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Archive - 2011-03-06
Tajik President due on Monday
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Tajik President due on Monday

ISLAMABAD: Tajik President Emomali Rahman will arrive here Monday (March 7) on a three-day state visit to hold talks wit
Published 06 Mar, 2011 06:53pm
Zardari condoles death of Amin Khattak
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Zardari condoles death of Amin Khattak

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of Amin Khattak, Secretary Gene
Published 06 Mar, 2011 06:26pm
Italy to keep troops in Afghanistan
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Italy to keep troops in Afghanistan

ROME: Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said Sunday that he had no plans to pull troops out of Afghanistan and pr
Published 06 Mar, 2011 03:03pm
Seven militants killed in Central Kurram
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Seven militants killed in Central Kurram

PARACHINAR: Seven militants were killed and three others injured when gunship helicopters shelled their hideouts at Chin
Published 06 Mar, 2011 01:55pm
Japan's foreign minister resigns
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Japan's foreign minister resigns

TOKYO: Japan's centre-left government suffered a blow Sunday when its foreign minister resigned for taking money from an
Published 06 Mar, 2011 01:36pm
Sports goods export up by 12pc
Industry

Sports goods export up by 12pc

ISLAMABAD: The exports of sports goods have registered an increase of 11.92 per cent during last seven months of the cur
Published 06 Mar, 2011 01:08pm
Africa banking set for growth
Africa

Africa banking set for growth

JOHANNESBURG: Africa's $107 billion financial services industry will log impressive growth for the rest of the decade as
Published 06 Mar, 2011 01:06pm
Amin Khattak passes away
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Amin Khattak passes away

KARACHI: ANP leader Amin Khattak passed away after a heart stroke. He was the Secretary General ANP Sindh. ANP announ
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:07pm
Budgeting processes
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Budgeting processes

KARACHI: Budget means to evaluate the expenditures and revenues for specified period to state the organizational policie
Published 06 Mar, 2011 11:18am
Tripoli celebrates regime 'victories'
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Tripoli celebrates regime 'victories'

TRIPOLI: Thousands of Libyans celebrated victories over rebel forces claimed by Moamer Qadhafi's regime on Sunday in the
Published 06 Mar, 2011 09:46am
Six killed in south Iraq blast
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Six killed in south Iraq blast

BASRA: A roadside bomb killed six people and wounded 12 aboard a bus in Iraq's southern port city of Basra on Sunday, a
Published 06 Mar, 2011 09:26am
Libya oil town still in rebel hands
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Libya oil town still in rebel hands

RAS LANUF: The key Libyan oil pipeline hub of Ras Lanuf was still in rebel hands on Sunday, AFP correspondents reported,
Published 06 Mar, 2011 07:33am
Nine killed in Taiwan pub blaze
Asia

Nine killed in Taiwan pub blaze

TAIPEI: Nine people were killed and 12 injured in a blaze that gutted a pub in central Taiwan early Sunday, firefighters
Published 06 Mar, 2011 07:02am
Libya refugee aid operation intensifies
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Libya refugee aid operation intensifies

TUNIS: Libya's neighbours Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt, mobilised to receive and repatriate a tide of refugees fleeing the
Published 06 Mar, 2011 06:43am
Heavy gunfire in Tripoli's city centre.
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Heavy gunfire in Tripoli's city centre.

TRIPOLI: Heavy automatic gunfire erupted early Sunday in the centre of Tripoli, an area that has so far been relatively
Published 06 Mar, 2011 05:17am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Saturday (March 05, 2011).
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Saturday (March 05, 2011).

Published 06 Mar, 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 (March 05, 2011).

Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (March 05, 2011).

Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: parity stays put

THE RUPEE: parity stays put

The rupee, somehow, managed to hold its overnight levels against dollar and euro on the currency market on Saturday, dealers said.
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: parity stays put

THE RUPEE: parity stays put

The rupee, somehow, managed to hold its overnight levels against dollar and euro on the currency market on Saturday, dealers said.
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (March 05, 2011).

Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (March 05, 2011).

Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (March 05, 2011).

Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (March 05, 2011).

Published 06 Mar, 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 (March 05, 2011).

Published 06 Mar, 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 (March 05, 2011).

Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Rates of Pipe Fittings

Rates of Pipe Fittings

Pipe fitting rates in rupees prevailing in the markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 05, 2011).

Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 05, 2011).

Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 05, 2011).

Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 05, 2011).

Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 05, 2011).

Published 06 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 Saturday (March 05, 2011).

Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (March 05, 2011).

Published 06 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 Saturday (March 05, 2011).

Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (March 05, 2011).

Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (March 05, 2011) and for Sunday (March 06, 2011).
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (March 05, 2011).

Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (March 05, 2011).

Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (March 05, 2011) and the forecast for Sunday (March 06, 2011).

Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Termination of FIA DG: government seeks to buy more time

Termination of FIA DG: government seeks to buy more time

The government has sought more time from the Supreme Court for terminating FIA Director General Waseem Ahmed, citing security reasons, sources in the Establishment Division told BR on Saturday.
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Termination of FIA DG: government seeks to buy more time

Termination of FIA DG: government seeks to buy more time

The government has sought more time from the Supreme Court for terminating FIA Director General Waseem Ahmed, citing security reasons, sources in the Establishment Division told BR on Saturday.
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Subsidy on fertilisers in Budget: no amount released so far

Subsidy on fertilisers in Budget: no amount released so far

Although, the government had allocated Rs 800 million subsidy for the manufacturers of phosphatic and potassic fertilisers while Rs 200 million for importers of the same in the Budget 2010-11 but no amount has been released so far. Following queries of th
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Subsidy on fertilisers in Budget: no amount released so far

Subsidy on fertilisers in Budget: no amount released so far

Although, the government had allocated Rs 800 million subsidy for the manufacturers of phosphatic and potassic fertilisers while Rs 200 million for importers of the same in the Budget 2010-11 but no amount has been released so far. Following queries of th
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Subsidy on fertilisers in Budget: no amount released so far

Subsidy on fertilisers in Budget: no amount released so far

Although, the government had allocated Rs 800 million subsidy for the manufacturers of phosphatic and potassic fertilisers while Rs 200 million for importers of the same in the Budget 2010-11 but no amount has been released so far. Following queries of th
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Rebels in Libyan city repel repeated attacks

Rebels in Libyan city repel repeated attacks

Rebels holding the Libyan city of Zawiyah said they repelled two attacks on Saturday by forces loyal to leader Muammar Gaddafi using tanks and artillery. In a second day of fierce fighting for control of the coastal town, 50 km (30 miles) west of Tripoli,
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Rebels in Libyan city repel repeated attacks

Rebels in Libyan city repel repeated attacks

Rebels holding the Libyan city of Zawiyah said they repelled two attacks on Saturday by forces loyal to leader Muammar Gaddafi using tanks and artillery. In a second day of fierce fighting for control of the coastal town, 50 km (30 miles) west of Tripoli,
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Saudi Arabia bans all protests

Saudi Arabia bans all protests

Saudi Arabia said on Saturday it would ban all protests and marches after minority Shias staged small protests in the oil-producing eastern province. Security forces would use all measures to prevent any attempt to disrupt public order, the interior minis
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Saudi Arabia bans all protests

Saudi Arabia bans all protests

Saudi Arabia said on Saturday it would ban all protests and marches after minority Shias staged small protests in the oil-producing eastern province. Security forces would use all measures to prevent any attempt to disrupt public order, the interior minis
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
If delay on RGST persists: some other options can be exercised

If delay on RGST persists: some other options can be exercised

Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Saturday hinted that the government could exercise other options for widening tax base, if the consultation process on Reformed General Sales Tax (RGST) got delayed. Talking to journalists after launching of 'Lev
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
If delay on RGST persists: some other options can be exercised

If delay on RGST persists: some other options can be exercised

Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Saturday hinted that the government could exercise other options for widening tax base, if the consultation process on Reformed General Sales Tax (RGST) got delayed. Talking to journalists after launching of 'Lev
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
If delay on RGST persists: some other options can be exercised

If delay on RGST persists: some other options can be exercised

Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Saturday hinted that the government could exercise other options for widening tax base, if the consultation process on Reformed General Sales Tax (RGST) got delayed. Talking to journalists after launching of ''Le
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Reformed GST: Parliamentary approval likely, IMF told

Reformed GST: Parliamentary approval likely, IMF told

Pakistan economic team has informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it is optimistic about getting approval for implementation of the Reformed General Sales Tax (RGST) from parliament after mending differences with political parties, well-infor
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Reformed GST: Parliamentary approval likely, IMF told

Reformed GST: Parliamentary approval likely, IMF told

Pakistan economic team has informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it is optimistic about getting approval for implementation of the Reformed General Sales Tax (RGST) from parliament after mending differences with political parties, well-infor
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Reformed GST: Parliamentary approval likely, IMF told

Reformed GST: Parliamentary approval likely, IMF told

Pakistan economic team has informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it is optimistic about getting approval for implementation of the Reformed General Sales Tax (RGST) from parliament after mending differences with political parties, well-infor
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Work started on Bhasha Dam: Dr Nadeem

Work started on Bhasha Dam: Dr Nadeem

Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Dr Nadeem ul Haq has said that work has been started on Bhasha Dam and its construction phase will take 10 years. While public sector development programme for which Rs 280 billion had been allocated, now due to slow ec
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Work started on Bhasha Dam: Dr Nadeem

Work started on Bhasha Dam: Dr Nadeem

Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Dr Nadeem ul Haq has said that work has been started on Bhasha Dam and its construction phase will take 10 years. While public sector development programme for which Rs 280 billion had been allocated, now due to slow ec
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Work started on Bhasha Dam: Dr Nadeem

Work started on Bhasha Dam: Dr Nadeem

Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Dr Nadeem ul Haq has said that work has been started on Bhasha Dam and its construction phase will take 10 years. While public sector development programme for which Rs 280 billion had been allocated, now due to slow ec
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
FBR drops idea of moving summary to ECC: Nadra help for revenue boost

FBR drops idea of moving summary to ECC: Nadra help for revenue boost

The Federal Board of Revenue has dropped the idea of moving a summary to the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet for enforcement of the provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 to bring potential persons into the tax net with the help
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
FBR drops idea of moving summary to ECC: Nadra help for revenue boost

FBR drops idea of moving summary to ECC: Nadra help for revenue boost

The Federal Board of Revenue has dropped the idea of moving a summary to the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet for enforcement of the provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 to bring potential persons into the tax net with the help
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
FBR drops idea of moving summary to ECC: Nadra help for revenue boost

FBR drops idea of moving summary to ECC: Nadra help for revenue boost

The Federal Board of Revenue has dropped the idea of moving a summary to the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet for enforcement of the provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 to bring potential persons into the tax net with the help
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Raisani sacks minister on party complaint

Raisani sacks minister on party complaint

Chief Minister Balochistan on Saturday sacked Ghulam Jan Baloch, a member of the provincial cabinet on the recommendations of his own political party. Ghulam Jan Baloch hailed from Panjgur and was holding the portfolio of Minister for Environment.
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
State security building torched in Cairo

State security building torched in Cairo

A state security building on the outskirts of the Egyptian capital was set alight on Saturday, a security source said, one day after some 200 protesters stormed state security headquarters in the coastal city of Alexandria.
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Wapda owes over Rs 90 billion to Hubco

Wapda owes over Rs 90 billion to Hubco

The Hub Power Company's (Hubco) receivables against the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) have exceeded Rs 90 billion attributed to the inter circular debt.
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Wapda owes over Rs 90 billion to Hubco

Wapda owes over Rs 90 billion to Hubco

The Hub Power Company's (Hubco) receivables against the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) have exceeded Rs 90 billion attributed to the inter circular debt.
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Wapda owes over Rs 90 billion to Hubco

Wapda owes over Rs 90 billion to Hubco

The Hub Power Company''s (Hubco) receivables against the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) have exceeded Rs 90 billion attributed to the inter circular debt.
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
FCEL to host mega investment roadshow in New York

FCEL to host mega investment roadshow in New York

This year's biggest investment roadshow, the "Pakistan Day Conference 2011," is all set to begin on March 7, 2011 in New York. The event is hosted by Pakistan's renewed brokerage house, First Capital Equities in collaboration with its partner, AGCO, USA.
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
FCEL to host mega investment roadshow in New York

FCEL to host mega investment roadshow in New York

This year's biggest investment roadshow, the "Pakistan Day Conference 2011," is all set to begin on March 7, 2011 in New York. The event is hosted by Pakistan's renewed brokerage house, First Capital Equities in collaboration with its partner, AGCO, USA.
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
FCEL to host mega investment roadshow in New York

FCEL to host mega investment roadshow in New York

This year''s biggest investment roadshow, the "Pakistan Day Conference 2011," is all set to begin on March 7, 2011 in New York. The event is hosted by Pakistan''s renewed brokerage house, First Capital Equities in collaboration with its partner, AGCO, USA
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Rabi-us-Sani moon not sighted

Rabi-us-Sani moon not sighted

The Rabi-us-Sani moon has not been sighted. As such, the first of Rabi-us-Sani will fall on March 7. This was announced by the Chairman of Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee, Mufti Munib-ur-Rehman, here on Saturday after presiding over a meeting of the Commit
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Rabi-us-Sani moon not sighted

Rabi-us-Sani moon not sighted

The Rabi-us-Sani moon has not been sighted. As such, the first of Rabi-us-Sani will fall on March 7. This was announced by the Chairman of Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee, Mufti Munib-ur-Rehman, here on Saturday after presiding over a meeting of the Commit
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Trade preferences: US willing to consider unilateral programme

Trade preferences: US willing to consider unilateral programme

The United States administration has shown its willingness to consider unilateral trade preferences programme to help Pakistan overcome economic difficulties. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce here on Saturday this was revealed i
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Trade preferences: US willing to consider unilateral programme

Trade preferences: US willing to consider unilateral programme

The United States administration has shown its willingness to consider unilateral trade preferences programme to help Pakistan overcome economic difficulties. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce here on Saturday this was revealed i
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Trade preferences: US willing to consider unilateral programme

Trade preferences: US willing to consider unilateral programme

The United States administration has shown its willingness to consider unilateral trade preferences programme to help Pakistan overcome economic difficulties. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce here on Saturday this was revealed i
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Key India coalition ally withdraws from government

Key India coalition ally withdraws from government

The DMK party, a key member of India's ruling coalition, said on Saturday it was withdrawing from the Congress-led government, dealing a huge blow to Prime Minister Mammohan Singh as he battles a series of corruption scandals. The DMK said it would give i
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Key India coalition ally withdraws from government

Key India coalition ally withdraws from government

The DMK party, a key member of India's ruling coalition, said on Saturday it was withdrawing from the Congress-led government, dealing a huge blow to Prime Minister Mammohan Singh as he battles a series of corruption scandals. The DMK said it would give i
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Yunus removal from bank sparks Bangladesh protest

Yunus removal from bank sparks Bangladesh protest

Thousands of Bangladeshis protested on Saturday against the removal of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus from the top post at Grameen Bank, the microlender he founded. Protesters, mostly Grameen Bank borrowers, held hands to form human chains, carried placard
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Yunus removal from bank sparks Bangladesh protest

Yunus removal from bank sparks Bangladesh protest

Thousands of Bangladeshis protested on Saturday against the removal of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus from the top post at Grameen Bank, the microlender he founded. Protesters, mostly Grameen Bank borrowers, held hands to form human chains, carried placard
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Yunus removal from bank sparks Bangladesh protest

Yunus removal from bank sparks Bangladesh protest

Thousands of Bangladeshis protested on Saturday against the removal of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus from the top post at Grameen Bank, the microlender he founded. Protesters, mostly Grameen Bank borrowers, held hands to form human chains, carried placard
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
ASWJ leader, son and driver gunned down

ASWJ leader, son and driver gunned down

Founder of Jamia Mahmoodia, Muhammad Ahmad Madni, son and driver were gunned down in New Karachi on Saturday. Madni was shot dead along with his son in Sector 5-J in the limits of Khawaja Ajmair Nagri police station on Saturday night. The Maulana was a le
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
ASWJ leader, son and driver gunned down

ASWJ leader, son and driver gunned down

Founder of Jamia Mahmoodia, Muhammad Ahmad Madni, son and driver were gunned down in New Karachi on Saturday. Madni was shot dead along with his son in Sector 5-J in the limits of Khawaja Ajmair Nagri police station on Saturday night. The Maulana was a le
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Oman Sultan sacks two ministers after protests

Oman Sultan sacks two ministers after protests

Oman's Sultan Qaboos has replaced two ministers, days after protests erupted demanding an end to corruption and reforms in the normally placid Gulf state, official media reported on Saturday. The sultan has appointed Khaled bin Hilal bin Saud al-Busaidi a
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Oman Sultan sacks two ministers after protests

Oman Sultan sacks two ministers after protests

Oman's Sultan Qaboos has replaced two ministers, days after protests erupted demanding an end to corruption and reforms in the normally placid Gulf state, official media reported on Saturday. The sultan has appointed Khaled bin Hilal bin Saud al-Busaidi a
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Irregularities in tax machinery: Senate panel tells FBR to submit report

Irregularities in tax machinery: Senate panel tells FBR to submit report

The Senate Standing Committee on Interior on Saturday directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to submit a detailed report on irregularities in the tax machinery, otherwise the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) will be asked to probe the alleged corru
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Irregularities in tax machinery: Senate panel tells FBR to submit report

Irregularities in tax machinery: Senate panel tells FBR to submit report

The Senate Standing Committee on Interior on Saturday directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to submit a detailed report on irregularities in the tax machinery, otherwise the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) will be asked to probe the alleged corru
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Irregularities in tax machinery: Senate panel tells FBR to submit report

Irregularities in tax machinery: Senate panel tells FBR to submit report

The Senate Standing Committee on Interior on Saturday directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to submit a detailed report on irregularities in the tax machinery, otherwise the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) will be asked to probe the alleged corru
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
SECP forms six-member body

SECP forms six-member body

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has constituted a six member permanent committee to constantly review the newly launched leveraged products. The committee headed by Badiuddin Akbar, Head of Operations, National Clearing Company o
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
SECP forms six-member body

SECP forms six-member body

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has constituted a six member permanent committee to constantly review the newly launched leveraged products. The committee headed by Badiuddin Akbar, Head of Operations, National Clearing Company o
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
SECP forms six-member body

SECP forms six-member body

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has constituted a six member permanent committee to constantly review the newly launched leveraged products. The committee headed by Badiuddin Akbar, Head of Operations, National Clearing Company o
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Former Nepal Prime Minister dies

Former Nepal Prime Minister dies

Krishna Prasad Bhattarai, a former Nepalese prime minister who played a key role in the 1990 restoration of democracy to the country, has died at the age of 87. Bhattarai, who twice served as Nepal's prime minister - once in 1990 and again in 1999 - died
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Former Nepal Prime Minister dies

Former Nepal Prime Minister dies

Krishna Prasad Bhattarai, a former Nepalese prime minister who played a key role in the 1990 restoration of democracy to the country, has died at the age of 87. Bhattarai, who twice served as Nepal's prime minister - once in 1990 and again in 1999 - died
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Need stressed to develop strategy for engineering sector

Need stressed to develop strategy for engineering sector

Chairman, Engineering Science and Technology Sub-committee of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Azhar Wasim Puri has emphasised the need of developing the strategy for engineering sector in order to get more share in the world market which
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Rs 3.2 million looted from bank

Rs 3.2 million looted from bank

At least five armed dacoit looted Rs 3.2 million from a local bank in the limits of Saeedabad police station on Saturday. According to details, at least five armed robbers, who entered in a local bank located at 24 Market during rush hours and looted arou
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Date for application form extended

Date for application form extended

The Director Admissions University of Sindh has extended last date up to March, 19, 2011 for submission of application forms and admission fee by already enroll students studying in various departments and institutes for academic session 2010 for admissio
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
US Ambassador calls on Zardari

US Ambassador calls on Zardari

The US Ambassador Cameron P Munter called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Saturday. Pak-US bilateral issues were discussed during the meeting.
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
JUI-F chief telephones Prime Minister

JUI-F chief telephones Prime Minister

Chief of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman contacted Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on telephone on Saturday and invited his attention towards the protective embankments of the rivers in Dera Ismail Khan and adjoining areas. He a
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
'Parliamentary group of PML-N to strengthen democratic process'

'Parliamentary group of PML-N to strengthen democratic process'

Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that parliamentary group of Pakistan Muslim League has improved the image of politicians by upholding democratic norms and values rather than hankering after power and it will usher in a new era of p
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Bring agriculture sector into tax net: FAP

Bring agriculture sector into tax net: FAP

Farmers Associate Pakistan (FAP), Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi has strongly supported the demand of bringing the agricultural sector into the tax net and asked the big growers to pay agricultural income tax and contribute in the national revenue.
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Playing into the hands of land mafias

Playing into the hands of land mafias

What little breathing space is available to the citizens in congested towns of Sindh, particularly Karachi, is under a looming threat of theft and pilferage. And the threat stems not from any obscure and hidden source; it is now on the table of the Sindh
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan's perspective on Libyan situation

Pakistan's perspective on Libyan situation

Pakistan has finally spoken on the Libyan situation, but what it said is an impression of mature diplomacy. In these pages we have already expressed that after rather easy victories against dictatorships in Tunisia and Egypt the Arab Revolution is going i
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Dispute over Nile water share escalates

Dispute over Nile water share escalates

Can you believe that the future war(s) will be fought not on oil, territory but on water? If the supposition carries some weight do you imagine where will be the battleground? I think it will be Africa and main players will be Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt.
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Quaid's vision of Pakistan: Some reflections - I

Quaid's vision of Pakistan: Some reflections - I

Some people have raised questions about the vision, the father of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, had for Pakistan. They maintain that he was simply a barrister. They are ignorant of his socio-economic version for growth, development and pro
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Use Facebook like a pro

Use Facebook like a pro

With over 500 million users, Facebook is not just popular. It's also filled with features and customisation options that most don't even know about. Learn a few of the Facebook tricks below, and you can separate yourself from the crowd and increase your p
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Davis spate

Davis spate

The Mozang Chungi incident, in which two Pakistanis were shot dead by an American, has become a great problem not only for Pakistan but also for the United States of America. Besides these two, another Pakistani whose name was Obaid-ur-Rehman was crushed
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Avalanche fall claims one life in Khuzdar

Avalanche fall claims one life in Khuzdar

A man was killed when a mud-avalanche fell on him in Karkh tehsil on Saturday. "Khuzdar region is receiving heavy torrential rains, causing land sliding," a Levies Force official said adding that as a result, a man was killed when a mud-avalanche fell on
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
'No vote against Shahbaz if PML-N stops turncoats policy'

'No vote against Shahbaz if PML-N stops turncoats policy'

Opposition leader in Punjab Assembly and Pakistan People's Party leader Raja Riaz said on Saturday not to vote against Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif if the PML-N stops the policy of encouraging turncoats. He was talking to media outside the Punjab Assembl
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
JSMM terrorist killed, two others hurt in blast

JSMM terrorist killed, two others hurt in blast

An alleged terrorist was killed and two other injured in a blast that occurred in the limits of Ibrahim Hyderi police station on Saturday. According to details, the bomb went off inside a house located at unprivileged area of Korangi sector 50-C where the
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Health department signs 'Work Plan' with Unicef

Health department signs 'Work Plan' with Unicef

Punjab Health Department and Unicef signed a two years work plan (2011-12) with a planned budget of 17.72 million dollars. This plan is based on the agreement of co-operation between Government of Pakistan and Unicef. Major focus of this work plan is to a
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Oracle Financial Services Data Warehouse introduced

Oracle Financial Services Data Warehouse introduced

Oracle recently unveiled Oracle Financial Services Data Warehouse, which offers financial institutions the ability to readily access crucial information across the entire organisation.
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Anti-polio campaign in Punjab from March 7

Anti-polio campaign in Punjab from March 7

The three-day national anti-polio campaign will formally start in Punjab from March 7. Provincial Parliamentary Secretary Health Punjab, Dr Saeed Elahi inaugurated the campaign on Saturday by administrating anti-polio drops to the children at Children Hos
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Directives to improve cleanliness system of Quetta

Directives to improve cleanliness system of Quetta

Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Mohammad Aslam Khan Raisani has issued directives to improve sanitation and cleanliness system of the provincial capital Quetta, adding that the provincial government would ensure provision of all basic civic facilities to
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
BQATI discusses problems with chairman PQA

BQATI discusses problems with chairman PQA

A delegation of Bin Qasim Association of Trade & Industry (BQATI) managing committee along with prominent industrial members held a meeting with Chairman Port Qasim Authority, Muhammad Shafi to discuss upon current law & order situation, completion certif
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
International Women's Day programme chalked out

International Women's Day programme chalked out

First Women Bank Ltd (FWBL) has chalked out programmes for the International Women's Day throughout the country. The celebration will be held in the Business Development and Training Centers and area offices of the bank.
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Fire prevention, safety: CDA to hold audit of buildings

Fire prevention, safety: CDA to hold audit of buildings

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to hold complete audit regarding fire prevention and life safety of category-II, III and IV buildings as per 'CDA Building Standards for Fire Prevention & Life Safety 2010' and 'Islamabad Fire Prevention
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Fazal condemns adventurism in cover of Bhatti's murder

Fazal condemns adventurism in cover of Bhatti's murder

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman had an informal meeting with Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Syed Munawar Hassan at Mansoora here on Saturday. Talking to media after the meeting he condemned certain secular lobbies busy in adventurism for m
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
NADRA to launch free women registration drive: centennial IWD on March 8

NADRA to launch free women registration drive: centennial IWD on March 8

NADRA is launching free Women registration drive across the country to achieve the target of 100 per cent women registration by making them aware of importance of registration, enabling them to get their basic rights," said Tariq Malik, Deputy Chairman NA
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Safeguard partners with Unicef for flood relief efforts

Safeguard partners with Unicef for flood relief efforts

Safeguard, Procter and Gamble's leading anti-bacterial soap is collaborating with Unicef in Pakistan to curb the spread of preventable diseases amongst those affected by the flood. This donation will impact over 2 million Pakistanis affected by the monsoo
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
'Hamara' Karachi Festival rally

'Hamara' Karachi Festival rally

A rally was organised on Saturday in connection with the 'Hamara' Karachi Festival. The rallies from all the 18 towns in the metropolis had converged at the Mazar of Quaid-i-Azam. The former Naib City Nazim, and president of Hamara Karachi Foundation, Nas
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Former Korean envoy appointed HIC

Former Korean envoy appointed HIC

The Board of Investment (BoI) has appointed former Korean Ambassador Un Shin as Honorary Investment Counsellor (HIC) for Pakistan in South Korea. Un Shin has a track record of being a successful professional and his appointment as Honorary Counsellor will
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
AJK government achieves major breakthrough in health sector

AJK government achieves major breakthrough in health sector

The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has achieved a major breakthrough in the health sector with the support of German government. German government has supplied latest teaching laboratories and established Paramedical Teaching Institute (PTI) u
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Supreme Court's four benches for next week

Supreme Court's four benches for next week

Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has constituted four benches at the Principal seat to hear a number of important cases in the next week starting from March 7.
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
One injured in attack on police post

One injured in attack on police post

Taliban militants on Saturday attacked a police check post with hand grenades injuring one policeman at a boundary area between Peshawar and Khyber agency, police said. The policeman injured as the miscreants lobbed hand grenades at the police check post
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Seminar on International Women's Day on March 8

Seminar on International Women's Day on March 8

Under the supervision of Professor Dr Nasreen Aslam Shah, Director Centre of Excellence for Women's Studies, University of Karachi, one day seminar will be conducted to celebrate International Women's Day on Tuesday 8th March 2011 from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
LHC disposes of ETPB employees' petition

LHC disposes of ETPB employees' petition

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has disposed of a petition of nine employees of Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) challenging their transfer as the impugned orders had already been withdrawn. Ghulam Sarwar, deputy secretary (BPS-18) and other eight employee
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Traffic police lack facilities

Traffic police lack facilities

Now-a-days when man has reached on the moon and western societies have reached to such extent of advancement that they only press a button and get the job done; but Pakistani society is standing at the brim of modernisation, one of its examples is the sys
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
CJ LHC meets Lahore bar delegation

CJ LHC meets Lahore bar delegation

The Lahore High Court Chief Justice (CJ) Ijaz Ahmad Chaudhry asked the newly elected body of the Lahore High Court Bar Association to serve the community rising above its personal liking and disliking but to the best interest of the bar. The CJ while meet
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
PQA Dock workers to stage rally

PQA Dock workers to stage rally

Dock workers of Port Qasim Authority (PQA) on Saturday announced to hold a protest demonstration for their legal rights in front of the main office of Fauji Akbar Portia Marine Terminals Karachi, shortly. Speaking at a press conference held at Karachi Pre
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Apex court moved to reopen case

Apex court moved to reopen case

A constitutional petition has been filed before the Supreme Court for reopening and adjudicating the matter of an Indian spy Sarbajit Singh, who is waiting execution at Kot Lakhpat Jail. Advocate Awais Sheikh had submitted that the real culprit of bomb bl
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Street crimes on the rise in Capital

Street crimes on the rise in Capital

The incidents of street crime, car snatching, highway robberies, bootlegging and drug pushing shown upward trend during the week, wherein people were deprived of their valuables worth millions in the federal capital. Capital Police have claimed to have bu
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
District uplift programme: timely utilisation of resources directed

District uplift programme: timely utilisation of resources directed

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ameer Haider Khan Hoti has directed timely utilisation of resources under District Annual Developmental Programme for the welfare of people and issued directives for the identification of developmental schemes and their
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Forces kill six militants

Forces kill six militants

Security forces on Saturday targeted militant's position near Afghan border in Kurram agency, killing six militants, official said. The forces pounded militant's hideouts with artillery in central Kurram. Two hideouts destroyed in the shelling. Taliban mi
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Punjab Assembly session on March 11

Punjab Assembly session on March 11

The session of Punjab Assembly has been called on March 11, 2011 at 3pm and a notification in this regard has been issued by Punjab Governor, Sardar Latif Khan Khosa. Speaker Punjab Assembly, Rana Muhammad Iqbal will chair the session.
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Seventh flower show in RYK

Seventh flower show in RYK

The seventh annual flower show organised by district government is continuing successfully at Khawaja Fareed government college on Saturday. The stalls of different flowers in nine categories were presenting a tremendous scene and creating attraction for
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Firdous launches 'National Polio Eradication' programme

Firdous launches 'National Polio Eradication' programme

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Saturday launched the new National Emergency Action Plan for Polio Eradication by administering polio drops to few children. The inauguration ceremony of the campaign was held here
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Capital police arrest 33 suspects, recover weapons, drugs

Capital police arrest 33 suspects, recover weapons, drugs

Islamabad Police rounded up 33 suspects during search operation in different areas of the city and recovered illegal weapons and drugs from their possession, said a spokesman of Islamabad Police here on Saturday.
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Protest against robbery: traders block Quetta-Karachi highway

Protest against robbery: traders block Quetta-Karachi highway

Hundreds of vehicles including vehicles loaded with supplies for security forces were stuck up on Quetta-Karachi highway on Saturday after the traders blocked the road to protest massive robbery at Jhalawan Bus Terminal at night between Friday and Saturda
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
BISE conducts matriculation exams

BISE conducts matriculation exams

The board of intermediate and secondary education Multan conducted secondary school certificate (class-X) annual examination, 2011 on Saturday. The examination of class IX will begin from March 21. As many as 1,12,590 candidates are taking the examination
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Spring tree plantation campaign launched

Spring tree plantation campaign launched

Gujranwala Forest Circle has chalked out a comprehensive tree plantation under the spring tree plantation campaign launched in the province. Conservator Gujranwala Forest Circle Dr Muhammad Rafiq giving details said that plants and stumps have been made a
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
IHC's three benches for next week

IHC's three benches for next week

Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court (IHC) Iqbal Hameed-ur-Rehman has constituted three benches, including a divisional bench, to hear a number of cases from next week starting from March 7. The first bench comprises the Chief Justice Iqbal Hameed-ur-Reh
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Secretariat Group: Prime Minister approves promotion of four officers

Secretariat Group: Prime Minister approves promotion of four officers

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday approved promotion of four officers of the Secretariat Group from BS-20 to BS-21. The officers, who were promoted on the recommendations of the Central Selection Board (CSB), included Muhammad Yamin, Amir
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Multan doctors' strike enters fifth day

Multan doctors' strike enters fifth day

The strike of doctors to press the authorities for acceptance of their demands entered the fifth day in Multan. On the joint call of Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) and Young Doctors Association (YDA), the doctors observed strike at the Cardiology Inst
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan must tap alternate energy resources: Rana Iqbal

Pakistan must tap alternate energy resources: Rana Iqbal

Speaker Punjab Assembly, Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan has said that Pakistan should develop coal fired power plants and tap alternate energy resources like wind and solar energy. He was addressing the 33rd annual convention and general meeting of Institution
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
543 PARC employees' fate hangs in balance

543 PARC employees' fate hangs in balance

The inquiry committee, constituted to look into the irregularities in the Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC), has found 543 appointments illegal and in violation of merit.
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Court indicts Babar Awan in kidnapping, dacoity case

Court indicts Babar Awan in kidnapping, dacoity case

A local court on Saturday indicted Federal Minister of Law, Babar Awan in a kidnapping and dacoity case, which was registered against him in New Town Police Station of Rawalpindi. The court of Civil Judge Rawalpindi Mahar Sarfaraz Hussain formally charged
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:00am
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