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Archive - 2011-03-17
Qadhafi changes tack on rebel assault
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Qadhafi changes tack on rebel assault

WASHINGTON: Libyan leader Moamer Qadhafi has changed tactics as "a humanitarian gesture" and no longer plans to send the
Published 17 Mar, 2011 11:37pm
UN votes to allow Libya air strikes
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UN votes to allow Libya air strikes

UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council voted on Thursday to allow air strikes to halt Moamer Qadhafi's offensive agains
Published 17 Mar, 2011 10:48pm
Moonis hands himself over to FIA
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Moonis hands himself over to FIA

LAHORE: Moonis Elahi, an MPA and son of former Punjab Chief Minister and Muslim League-Q leader Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi o
Published 17 Mar, 2011 08:32pm
COAS condemns US drone strike
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COAS condemns US drone strike

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Thursday strongly condemned a US drone strike in tribal r
Published 17 Mar, 2011 05:02pm
$6.5bn deal signed to buy Wind Telecom
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$6.5bn deal signed to buy Wind Telecom

OSLO: Shareholders of Russia's Vimpelcom approved Thursday a $6.5-billion deal to buy Wind Telecom, sending another blow
Published 17 Mar, 2011 04:40pm
Karzai invites Gilani to visit Kabul
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Karzai invites Gilani to visit Kabul

ISLAMABAD: Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Thursday telephoned Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and invited him
Published 17 Mar, 2011 03:34pm
NATO chief urges quick UN deal on Libya
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NATO chief urges quick UN deal on Libya

BRUSSELS: NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen Thursday urged the UN Security Council to quickly agree a resolution on Libya
Published 17 Mar, 2011 02:55pm
LHC rejects bail plea of Moonis Elahi
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LHC rejects bail plea of Moonis Elahi

LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High court on Thursday rejected bail petition of PML-Q leader, Moonis Elahi, alle
Published 17 Mar, 2011 11:07am
Swedish unemployment continues to fall
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Swedish unemployment continues to fall

STOCKHOLM: Sweden's unemployment rate dropped to 7.9% in February from 8.2% the previous month, the official statistics
Published 17 Mar, 2011 10:39am
GST fears ripen for farmers
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GST fears ripen for farmers

The presidential ordinance has not pleased the farming community as fertilisers would no more be waived from GST. The decision is bound to a
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Rice prices ebbing off
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Rice prices ebbing off

There have been mix-and-match reactions of commodity, forex, and financial markets to the destructive tsunami in Japan. In the middle of the
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Agility to roll back its system on March 31

Agility to roll back its system on March 31

Kuwait based software supplier Agility has decided to finally rollback Pakistan Automated Customs Computerised System (PaCCS) on March 31 in case Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) fails to arrive at some agreeable solution on the mode of continuing the syste
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Agility to roll back its system on March 31

Agility to roll back its system on March 31

Kuwait based software supplier Agility has decided to finally rollback Pakistan Automated Customs Computerised System (PaCCS) on March 31 in case Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) fails to arrive at some agreeable solution on the mode of continuing the syste
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Wednesday (March 16, 2011).

Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Agility to roll back its system on March 31

Agility to roll back its system on March 31

Kuwait based software supplier Agility has decided to finally rollback Pakistan Automated Customs Computerised System (PaCCS) on March 31 in case Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) fails to arrive at some agreeable solution on the mode of continuing the syste
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Bahrain forces launch crackdown on protesters

Bahrain forces launch crackdown on protesters

Bahraini forces backed by helicopters launched a crackdown on protesters on Wednesday, imposing a curfew and clearing hundreds from a camp that had become the symbol of an uprising by the Shia Muslim majority. Hospital sources said three policemen and thr
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Bahrain forces launch crackdown on protesters

Bahrain forces launch crackdown on protesters

Bahraini forces backed by helicopters launched a crackdown on protesters on Wednesday, imposing a curfew and clearing hundreds from a camp that had become the symbol of an uprising by the Shia Muslim majority. Hospital sources said three policemen and thr
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Arab unrest: perspectives - XII

Arab unrest: perspectives - XII

The reports coming out of Bahraini capital about the plight of Pakistani expatriates are indeed frightening. At least two Pakistani expatriates have been killed and several others injured allegedly by pro-opposition forces in this Persian Gulf island stat
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Arab unrest: perspectives - XII

Arab unrest: perspectives - XII

The reports coming out of Bahraini capital about the plight of Pakistani expatriates are indeed frightening. At least two Pakistani expatriates have been killed and several others injured allegedly by pro-opposition forces in this Persian Gulf island stat
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Mixed sentiments prevail on LSE

Mixed sentiments prevail on LSE

Mixed sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Wednesday where equities moved both ways and finally stayed in negative zone amid marginally decreased trading turnover. The LSE-25 index lost 7.11 points and was finished at 3571.84 points
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Mixed sentiments prevail on LSE

Mixed sentiments prevail on LSE

Mixed sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Wednesday where equities moved both ways and finally stayed in negative zone amid marginally decreased trading turnover. The LSE-25 index lost 7.11 points and was finished at 3571.84 points
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Bears dominate ISE

Bears dominate ISE

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 12.66 points, as the Index moved from 2,765.93 to 2,753.27 points.
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Bears dominate ISE

Bears dominate ISE

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 12.66 points, as the Index moved from 2,765.93 to 2,753.27 points.
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Imran Farooq 'followed' before murder

Imran Farooq 'followed' before murder

British police on Wednesday released new images of Imran Farooq just before he was stabbed to death in London, and said he may have been followed before the attack. Farooq, 50, a founding member of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), died from stab wounds
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Imran Farooq 'followed' before murder

Imran Farooq 'followed' before murder

British police on Wednesday released new images of Imran Farooq just before he was stabbed to death in London, and said he may have been followed before the attack. Farooq, 50, a founding member of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), died from stab wounds
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
CLIC says it has nothing to do with Uch-II Project

CLIC says it has nothing to do with Uch-II Project

China Liaoning International Economic and Technical Co-operation Limited (CLIC), China oil and gas business giant, has denied that it is a participant in a consortium seeking an Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) $200 million contract for Uch-II devel
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
CLIC says it has nothing to do with Uch-II Project

CLIC says it has nothing to do with Uch-II Project

China Liaoning International Economic and Technical Co-operation Limited (CLIC), China oil and gas business giant, has denied that it is a participant in a consortium seeking an Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) $200 million contract for Uch-II devel
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
CLIC says it has nothing to do with Uch-II Project

CLIC says it has nothing to do with Uch-II Project

China Liaoning International Economic and Technical Co-operation Limited (CLIC), China oil and gas business giant, has denied that it is a participant in a consortium seeking an Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) $200 million contract for Uch-II devel
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Textile sector rejects 17 percent ST on domestic sales

Textile sector rejects 17 percent ST on domestic sales

Textile sector on Wednesday rejected 17 percent sales tax on local sales and demanded of the government to immediately withdraw SRO 231 (I) 2011. The ministry of finance on Tuesday announced withdrawal of zero rated sales tax facility on the sales of five
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Textile sector rejects 17 percent ST on domestic sales

Textile sector rejects 17 percent ST on domestic sales

Textile sector on Wednesday rejected 17 percent sales tax on local sales and demanded of the government to immediately withdraw SRO 231 (I) 2011. The ministry of finance on Tuesday announced withdrawal of zero rated sales tax facility on the sales of five
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Textile sector rejects 17 percent ST on domestic sales

Textile sector rejects 17 percent ST on domestic sales

Textile sector on Wednesday rejected 17 percent sales tax on local sales and demanded of the government to immediately withdraw SRO 231 (I) 2011. The ministry of finance on Tuesday announced withdrawal of zero rated sales tax facility on the sales of five
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Hamid Kazmi granted five-day physical remand

Hamid Kazmi granted five-day physical remand

Court has granted five-day physical remand of Hamid Saeed Kazmi, former Religious Affairs Minister and handed him over to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The FIA investigation team probing the multi-million Hajj corruption scandal presented Kazmi
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Hamid Kazmi granted five-day physical remand

Hamid Kazmi granted five-day physical remand

Court has granted five-day physical remand of Hamid Saeed Kazmi, former Religious Affairs Minister and handed him over to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The FIA investigation team probing the multi-million Hajj corruption scandal presented Kazmi
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Nawaz in hospital with suspected heart problem

Nawaz in hospital with suspected heart problem

PML-N Chief Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has been admitted to a London hospital after complaining of heart pain. Party sources said he felt pain in the chest region early on Wednesday morning and was taken to a Central London hospital for check where the do
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Nawaz in hospital with suspected heart problem

Nawaz in hospital with suspected heart problem

PML-N Chief Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has been admitted to a London hospital after complaining of heart pain. Party sources said he felt pain in the chest region early on Wednesday morning and was taken to a Central London hospital for check where the do
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
'Budget cuts could jeopardise Afghan mission'

'Budget cuts could jeopardise Afghan mission'

The top US military commander in Afghanistan warned congressional budget-cutters on Wednesday that failure to adequately fund US civilians working alongside his forces could jeopardise President Barack Obama's war aims.
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
'Budget cuts could jeopardise Afghan mission'

'Budget cuts could jeopardise Afghan mission'

The top US military commander in Afghanistan warned congressional budget-cutters on Wednesday that failure to adequately fund US civilians working alongside his forces could jeopardise President Barack Obama's war aims.
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Onion export to Afghanistan banned

Onion export to Afghanistan banned

Pakistan has banned the export of onion to Afghanistan via Chaman border, said Customs officials on Wednesday. The Customs official told that following the directives issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the ban has been placed on the export of o
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Onion export to Afghanistan banned

Onion export to Afghanistan banned

Pakistan has banned the export of onion to Afghanistan via Chaman border, said Customs officials on Wednesday. The Customs official told that following the directives issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the ban has been placed on the export of o
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Onion export to Afghanistan banned

Onion export to Afghanistan banned

Pakistan has banned the export of onion to Afghanistan via Chaman border, said Customs officials on Wednesday. The Customs official told that following the directives issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the ban has been placed on the export of o
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Fertilisers, other items: withdrawal of ST exemption notified

Fertilisers, other items: withdrawal of ST exemption notified

The federal government has withdrawn exemption of sales tax from fertilisers, pesticides and input tax on agricultural tractors by rescinding its notifications SRO No 535(I)/2008, dated 11.06.2008, SRO No 536(I)/2008, dated 11.06.2008 and SRO No 706(I)/20
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Fertilisers, other items: withdrawal of ST exemption notified

Fertilisers, other items: withdrawal of ST exemption notified

The federal government has withdrawn exemption of sales tax from fertilisers, pesticides and input tax on agricultural tractors by rescinding its notifications SRO No 535(I)/2008, dated 11.06.2008, SRO No 536(I)/2008, dated 11.06.2008 and SRO No 706(I)/20
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Fertilisers, other items: withdrawal of ST exemption notified

Fertilisers, other items: withdrawal of ST exemption notified

The federal government has withdrawn exemption of sales tax from fertilisers, pesticides and input tax on agricultural tractors by rescinding its notifications SRO No 535(I)/2008, dated 11.06.2008, SRO No 536(I)/2008, dated 11.06.2008 and SRO No 706(I)/20
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Pakistani, Uzbek teams meet to review transit trade accord

Pakistani, Uzbek teams meet to review transit trade accord

Pakistan and Uzbekistan will review status of Transit Trade and Transportation Agreement (TTAP) along with other options including Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to bolster bilateral trade in a meeting of Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) scheduled t
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Pakistani, Uzbek teams meet to review transit trade accord

Pakistani, Uzbek teams meet to review transit trade accord

Pakistan and Uzbekistan will review status of Transit Trade and Transportation Agreement (TTAP) along with other options including Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to bolster bilateral trade in a meeting of Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) scheduled t
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Pakistani, Uzbek teams meet to review transit trade accord

Pakistani, Uzbek teams meet to review transit trade accord

Pakistan and Uzbekistan will review status of Transit Trade and Transportation Agreement (TTAP) along with other options including Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to bolster bilateral trade in a meeting of Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) scheduled t
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
'JUI, ANP, PML-Q chiefs, Sherry on terrorists' hit list'

'JUI, ANP, PML-Q chiefs, Sherry on terrorists' hit list'

Interior Ministry has revealed before Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that the Ministry has received terror threats to take lives of political leaders including JUI Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, ANP chief Asfandyar Wali Khan, PML-Q Chief Chaudhry Shujaat H
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
'JUI, ANP, PML-Q chiefs, Sherry on terrorists' hit list'

'JUI, ANP, PML-Q chiefs, Sherry on terrorists' hit list'

Interior Ministry has revealed before Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that the Ministry has received terror threats to take lives of political leaders including JUI Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, ANP chief Asfandyar Wali Khan, PML-Q Chief Chaudhry Shujaat H
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Exporter arrested for bank default

Exporter arrested for bank default

A leading exporter has been arrested by National Accountability Bureau (Sindh) allegedly for wilful bank default amounting to Rs 311 million. According to an announcement of NAB (Sindh) here on Wednesday, Abdul Qadir Jangda, proprietor of M/s Bukhari Comm
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Exporter arrested for bank default

Exporter arrested for bank default

A leading exporter has been arrested by National Accountability Bureau (Sindh) allegedly for wilful bank default amounting to Rs 311 million. According to an announcement of NAB (Sindh) here on Wednesday, Abdul Qadir Jangda, proprietor of M/s Bukhari Comm
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Exporter arrested for bank default

Exporter arrested for bank default

A leading exporter has been arrested by National Accountability Bureau (Sindh) allegedly for wilful bank default amounting to Rs 311 million. According to an announcement of NAB (Sindh) here on Wednesday, Abdul Qadir Jangda, proprietor of M/s Bukhari Comm
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Tetra inaugurates packaging material factory

Tetra inaugurates packaging material factory

Tetra Pak, the world's leading food processing and packaging solutions provider, inaugurated on Wednesday its state-of-the-art packaging material factory in Lahore. The factory is set to meet the growing demand of Pakistan's juice and dairy industries for
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Need for meeting current expenditures from tax revenue stressed

Need for meeting current expenditures from tax revenue stressed

The Controller General of Accounts, Masud Muzaffar (Retd), has emphasised the need for meeting current expenditures from the tax revenue rather than utilising internal and external borrowings for the purpose and said the spending of borrowings should be r
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Protest demonstration after release of Davis

Protest demonstration after release of Davis

Protests erupt in Islamabad after acquittal of Raymond Davis from a double murder and people have shown anger towards the government decision to release the CIA Contractor. Students of International Islamic University Islamabad strongly resented the acqui
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
JI chief expresses resentment over release of Davis

JI chief expresses resentment over release of Davis

Jamaat-i-Islami Chief Syed Munawar Hassan while expressing strong indignation over release of Raymond Davis said his party would hold a protest rally in the city on Thursday (today) He was addressing an emergent news conference after release of Davis by d
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Kissan convention: speakers for adopting modern technology

Kissan convention: speakers for adopting modern technology

Speakers at Kissan convention urged farmers to adopt modern technology keeping in view precision agriculture bio-technology and other techniques that would double agriculture and livestock production in a short span of time. "Pakistan can not only meet it
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (March 16, 2011).

Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Gilani links multifaceted Pak-Kyrgyz ties with prosperity

Gilani links multifaceted Pak-Kyrgyz ties with prosperity

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday said Pakistan desires multifaceted and vibrant ties with Kyrgyzstan for the progress and prosperity of two countries. In a meeting with Kyrgyz President Roza Otenbayeva at her presidential office - White
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Kyrgyz businessmen urged to play role for region's prosperity

Kyrgyz businessmen urged to play role for region's prosperity

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Wednesday that it was time for the business communities of Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan to play role in bringing prosperity to the region. Talking to a delegation of Kyrgyz businessmen and investors, the prime minister
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Central Asian transit routes to boost Pak-Kyrgyz trade: Hina

Central Asian transit routes to boost Pak-Kyrgyz trade: Hina

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar on Wednesday said Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have the potential to benefit from the transit routes of Central Asia to boost their bilateral trade. Talking to APP, Ms Khar who is also the State Minister
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Gilani, Kyrgyz foreign minister discuss bilateral ties

Gilani, Kyrgyz foreign minister discuss bilateral ties

Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Ruslan Kazakbaev called on Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday and discussed issues of mutual and bilateral interest. In a meeting held at the Ala Archa State Residence, the Kyrgyz Foreign Minister conveyed to Prime
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: all-round fall

THE RUPEE: all-round fall

Bearish sentiment was witnessed on the currency market on Wednesday as the rupee depreciated versus dollar and euro, dealers said. The rupee shed nine paisa against dollar for buying and selling at 85.47 and 85.52, they said.
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: all-round fall

THE RUPEE: all-round fall

Bearish sentiment was witnessed on the currency market on Wednesday as the rupee depreciated versus dollar and euro, dealers said. The rupee shed nine paisa against dollar for buying and selling at 85.47 and 85.52, they said.
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Karachi citizens: '5000 visas to be issued daily for performing Umrah'

Karachi citizens: '5000 visas to be issued daily for performing Umrah'

Chairman Memon Khidmat Forum Haji Masood Parekh said that this will be the first time in the history of the country that 5000 visas will be issued daily for performing Umrah to Karachi citizens by the Consulate of Saudia Arabia in metropolis, from coming
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Indian reporter wins AFP prize for work in held Kashmir

Indian reporter wins AFP prize for work in held Kashmir

Dilnaz Boga, an Indian photojournalist and reporter, has won the Agence France-Presse Kate Webb Prize for her courageous work in Indian-held Kashmir, the AFP Foundation announced Wednesday. Boga, 33, spent a year in Srinagar working for the respected news
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
CASA-1000 project to improve bilateral economic ties

CASA-1000 project to improve bilateral economic ties

Central Asia South Asia Regional Energy and Trade (CASA-1000) Project will further strengthen and improve the bilateral economic ties between Pakistan and Tajikistan. Syed Naveed Qamar Federal Minister for Privatisation, Water & Power said during a meetin
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (March 16, 2011).

Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Motions in National Assembly, Senate against ordinances

Motions in National Assembly, Senate against ordinances

Opposition parties in the National Assembly and Senate on Wednesday moved the Parliament against the promulgation of three ordinances by the President to impose new taxes. The major opposition party, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) submitted adjournm
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (March 16, 2011).

Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Urea, DAP demand exceeds production

Urea, DAP demand exceeds production

The urea and DAP demand has exceeded its domestic production and the National Fertiliser Corporation (NFC) has planned to install two new fertiliser plants to meet the local demand and save foreign exchange, it is learnt. According to documents made avail
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Constituting a National Energy Authority proposed

Constituting a National Energy Authority proposed

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) EMR Consultant and former Managing Director of SSGC and Pepco, Munawar B Ahmed has proposed constituting a National Energy Authority (NEA), as a statutory body, through a legislative process, which will have the overall respo
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
National Assembly body for concrete measures to tap Fata minerals

National Assembly body for concrete measures to tap Fata minerals

The National Assembly Standing Committee on States and Frontier Regions (Safron) Wednesday recommended concrete measures to tap the huge quantity of minerals in the tribal areas. The Committee also recommended establishment of industries at the site to pr
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Wednesday (March 16, 2011).

Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
International moot on IPR on March 19

International moot on IPR on March 19

Global Media Links and Business Milestones have joined hands to organise an international conference on intellectual property rights (IPR) in Karachi on March 19, 2011. Eminent national and international experts on IPR will present their papers and discus
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Nuclear reactors: Pakistan takes IAEA's approved safety steps: Dr Samar

Nuclear reactors: Pakistan takes IAEA's approved safety steps: Dr Samar

Pakistan scientist and Chairman Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission Dr Samar Mubarak Mand on Wednesday said that Pakistan took all safety measures under the safeguards of IAEA's for its nuclear reactors. Talking to VoA, he said the cooling system of Japan's
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (March 16, 2011).

Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (March 16, 2011).

Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Sales tax on agriculture sector: experts fear decline in GDP growth

Sales tax on agriculture sector: experts fear decline in GDP growth

The imposition of 17 percent sales tax on agricultural inputs will add to the troubles of the government as the overall contribution of agriculture sector in GDP growth may decline by 2-3 percent. Sources told Business Recorder that the growers wou
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
EPZA registered 69 percent growth in exports

EPZA registered 69 percent growth in exports

The exports from Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) showed a record grown of 69 percent during the current period July 2010-February 2011 as compared to the period July 2008-February 09. The exports were 41 percent higher when compared with the corr
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Documented regime: wealthy persons to be registered first: FBR

Documented regime: wealthy persons to be registered first: FBR

The wealthy undocumented persons in posh areas would be registered first by the Federal Board of Revenue for giving a clear message to all potential persons to voluntarily come into the documented regime. Sources told Business Recorder here on Wedn
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
LHC allows Saud's application

LHC allows Saud's application

The Lahore High Court Chief Justice (CJ) here on Wednesday allowed an application of Rawalpindi former CPO Saud Aziz to transfer his bail matter from Rawalpindi bench to principal seat of august court.
Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (March 16, 2011).

Published 17 Mar, 2011 12:00am
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