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Archive - 2011-04-09
Explosions rock Libyan battleground town
Top News

Explosions rock Libyan battleground town

NEAR AJDABIYA: Loud explosions rocked the Libyan battleground town of Ajdabiya for a second day Sunday, as rebel fighter
Published 09 Apr, 2011 03:14pm
Moderate quake hits southwest Japan
Top News

Moderate quake hits southwest Japan

TOKYO: A moderate earthquake hit off southwest Japan late Saturday but there no immediate reports of casualties or damag
Published 09 Apr, 2011 02:00pm
Trade deficit narrows to $920mn in March
Top News

Trade deficit narrows to $920mn in March

ISLAMABAD: Trade deficit narrowed to $920 million in March from $1.5 billion a year earlier, the Federal Bureau of Stati
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:15pm
Remittances increase over $1billion: SBP
Top News

Remittances increase over $1billion: SBP

KARACHI: Overseas Pakistani workers remitted a historic amount of $1,052.88 million in March, 2011 as against $763.72 mi
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:09pm
Clarke century boosts Australia
Cricket

Clarke century boosts Australia

DHAKA: Michael Clarke hit an impressive century in his first match as captain to help Australia post a challenging 270-7
Published 09 Apr, 2011 08:24am
Hafeez asks FBR to broaden tax base
Top News

Hafeez asks FBR to broaden tax base

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Saturday asked the Federal Board
Published 09 Apr, 2011 08:00am
Djibouti president leads in vote
Africa

Djibouti president leads in vote

DJIBOUTI: Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh garnered 80.58 percent of votes cast in the country's elections on Fr
Published 09 Apr, 2011 06:58am
Vietnam raises fuel reserves
Energy

Vietnam raises fuel reserves

HANOI: Vietnam will increase its reserves of crude oil and oil products to ensure enough to meet domestic needs for abou
Published 09 Apr, 2011 06:17am
ART FACTS: Dusty impressions of rural Sindh

ART FACTS: Dusty impressions of rural Sindh

Peeping through the paintings into a different social system of people living around you is a diverse experience. Many artists have been inspired by the rural life of Sindh and portrayed it in their paintings Ali Abbas Jafri is one of those artists but hi
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) - issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Commi
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Strong inflationary pressure to persist

Strong inflationary pressure to persist

Inflationary pressures are likely to remain strong through the rest of FY11 since continuation of the IMF program would require additional revenue generation measures and upward adjustments in power tariffs, according to State Bank of Pakistan's second qu
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (April 08, 2011).

Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Strong inflationary pressure to persist

Strong inflationary pressure to persist

Inflationary pressures are likely to remain strong through the rest of FY11 since continuation of the IMF program would require additional revenue generation measures and upward adjustments in power tariffs, according to State Bank of Pakistan's second qu
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Friday (April 08, 2011).

Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Strong inflationary pressure to persist

Strong inflationary pressure to persist

Inflationary pressures are likely to remain strong through the rest of FY11 since continuation of the IMF program would require additional revenue generation measures and upward adjustments in power tariffs, according to State Bank of Pakistan''s second q
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Friday (April 08, 2011).

Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Strong inflationary pressure to persist

Strong inflationary pressure to persist

Inflationary pressures are likely to remain strong through the rest of FY11 since continuation of the IMF program would require additional revenue generation measures and upward adjustments in power tariffs, according to State Bank of Pakistan''''s second
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Energy shortages hampering manufacturing

Energy shortages hampering manufacturing

Acute energy shortage, especially gas, and the prevailing political uncertainty have hampered manufacturing productive activity in the country, said the State Bank of Pakistan in its second quarterly report on economy on Friday. According to SBP, large-sc
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Energy shortages hampering manufacturing

Energy shortages hampering manufacturing

Acute energy shortage, especially gas, and the prevailing political uncertainty have hampered manufacturing productive activity in the country, said the State Bank of Pakistan in its second quarterly report on economy on Friday. According to SBP, large-sc
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Energy shortages hampering manufacturing

Energy shortages hampering manufacturing

Acute energy shortage, especially gas, and the prevailing political uncertainty have hampered manufacturing productive activity in the country, said the State Bank of Pakistan in its second quarterly report on economy on Friday. According to SBP, large-sc
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (April 08, 2011).

Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Energy shortages hampering manufacturing

Energy shortages hampering manufacturing

Acute energy shortage, especially gas, and the prevailing political uncertainty have hampered manufacturing productive activity in the country, said the State Bank of Pakistan in its second quarterly report on economy on Friday. According to SBP, large-sc
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
SBP urges government to impose tax on agriculture, services sectors

SBP urges government to impose tax on agriculture, services sectors

The State Bank of Pakistan has urged the government to remove revenue leakages and impose tax on agriculture and services to raise more revenue. The SBP in its second quarterly report has again drawn government's attention towards non-taxed agricultural s
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Friday (April 08, 2011).
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
SBP urges government to impose tax on agriculture, services sectors

SBP urges government to impose tax on agriculture, services sectors

The State Bank of Pakistan has urged the government to remove revenue leakages and impose tax on agriculture and services to raise more revenue. The SBP in its second quarterly report has again drawn government's attention towards non-taxed agricultural s
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Friday (April 08, 2011).

Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
SBP urges government to impose tax on agriculture, services sectors

SBP urges government to impose tax on agriculture, services sectors

The State Bank of Pakistan has urged the government to remove revenue leakages and impose tax on agriculture and services to raise more revenue. The SBP in its second quarterly report has again drawn government''s attention towards non-taxed agricultural
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
SBP urges government to impose tax on agriculture, services sectors

SBP urges government to impose tax on agriculture, services sectors

The State Bank of Pakistan has urged the government to remove revenue leakages and impose tax on agriculture and services to raise more revenue. The SBP in its second quarterly report has again drawn government''''s attention towards non-taxed agricultura
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Agriculture sector to perform well

Agriculture sector to perform well

The State bank of Pakistan has predicted that agricultural sector will perform well during the Rabi 2011 with the support of high commodity price and favourable weather. According to SBP quarterly report, agriculturs performance during Rabi is likely to c
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Agriculture sector to perform well

Agriculture sector to perform well

The State bank of Pakistan has predicted that agricultural sector will perform well during the Rabi 2011 with the support of high commodity price and favourable weather. According to SBP quarterly report, agriculturs performance during Rabi is likely to c
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Agriculture sector to perform well

Agriculture sector to perform well

The State bank of Pakistan has predicted that agricultural sector will perform well during the Rabi 2011 with the support of high commodity price and favourable weather. According to SBP quarterly report, agriculturs performance during Rabi is likely to c
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Agriculture sector to perform well

Agriculture sector to perform well

The State bank of Pakistan has predicted that agricultural sector will perform well during the Rabi 2011 with the support of high commodity price and favourable weather. According to SBP quarterly report, agriculturs performance during Rabi is likely to c
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Friday protests erupt in Arab world, 17 die in Syria

Friday protests erupt in Arab world, 17 die in Syria

Protests erupted across much of the Arab world on Friday, the Muslim day of congregational prayer, with demonstrators killed in Syria and Yemen while Egyptians staged one of the biggest rallies since President Hosni Mubarak's fall. Syrian security forces
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Friday protests erupt in Arab world, 17 die in Syria

Friday protests erupt in Arab world, 17 die in Syria

Protests erupted across much of the Arab world on Friday, the Muslim day of congregational prayer, with demonstrators killed in Syria and Yemen while Egyptians staged one of the biggest rallies since President Hosni Mubarak's fall. Syrian security forces
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Friday (April 08, 2011).

Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
With no US budget deal, government shutdown looms

With no US budget deal, government shutdown looms

With a midnight deadline looming, the White House and Congress scrambled on Friday to break a budget impasse that threatens to shut down the US government and idle hundreds of thousands of federal workers. Democratic and Republican congressional leaders b
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
With no US budget deal, government shutdown looms

With no US budget deal, government shutdown looms

With a midnight deadline looming, the White House and Congress scrambled on Friday to break a budget impasse that threatens to shut down the US government and idle hundreds of thousands of federal workers. Democratic and Republican congressional leaders b
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
With no US budget deal, government shutdown looms

With no US budget deal, government shutdown looms

With a midnight deadline looming, the White House and Congress scrambled on Friday to break a budget impasse that threatens to shut down the US government and idle hundreds of thousands of federal workers. Democratic and Republican congressional leaders b
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
All incomes to be taxed in fiscal year 2012: Hafeez

All incomes to be taxed in fiscal year 2012: Hafeez

Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh has said that all incomes, irrespective of agriculture, services sector and real estate, have to be taxed from the next year budget to broaden the tax base. Talking to media persons after a lecture by Nancy Dristall
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
All incomes to be taxed in fiscal year 2012: Hafeez

All incomes to be taxed in fiscal year 2012: Hafeez

Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh has said that all incomes, irrespective of agriculture, services sector and real estate, have to be taxed from the next year budget to broaden the tax base. Talking to media persons after a lecture by Nancy Dristall
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
All incomes to be taxed in fiscal year 2012: Hafeez

All incomes to be taxed in fiscal year 2012: Hafeez

Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh has said that all incomes, irrespective of agriculture, services sector and real estate, have to be taxed from the next year budget to broaden the tax base. Talking to media persons after a lecture by Nancy Dristall
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Budget surplus: no firm commitment from provinces

Budget surplus: no firm commitment from provinces

Federal government has not been able to get a firm commitment from provinces to give 0.7 percent budget surplus to contain the fiscal deficit of 5.5 percent for the current fiscal year. Sources said the issue was discussed here on Friday in a meeting betw
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Budget surplus: no firm commitment from provinces

Budget surplus: no firm commitment from provinces

Federal government has not been able to get a firm commitment from provinces to give 0.7 percent budget surplus to contain the fiscal deficit of 5.5 percent for the current fiscal year. Sources said the issue was discussed here on Friday in a meeting betw
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Budget surplus: no firm commitment from provinces

Budget surplus: no firm commitment from provinces

Federal government has not been able to get a firm commitment from provinces to give 0.7 percent budget surplus to contain the fiscal deficit of 5.5 percent for the current fiscal year. Sources said the issue was discussed here on Friday in a meeting betw
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
ST refunds: exporters asked to submit records

ST refunds: exporters asked to submit records

A large number of notices have been issued by the Inland Revenue Department, requisitioning sales tax records from exporters, under Rule 36 of Sales Tax Rules 2006. These pertain to their sales tax refund claims for the month of September, 2004, which wer
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
ST refunds: exporters asked to submit records

ST refunds: exporters asked to submit records

A large number of notices have been issued by the Inland Revenue Department, requisitioning sales tax records from exporters, under Rule 36 of Sales Tax Rules 2006. These pertain to their sales tax refund claims for the month of September, 2004, which wer
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
ST refunds: exporters asked to submit records

ST refunds: exporters asked to submit records

A large number of notices have been issued by the Inland Revenue Department, requisitioning sales tax records from exporters, under Rule 36 of Sales Tax Rules 2006. These pertain to their sales tax refund claims for the month of September, 2004, which wer
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Kharif season: Punjab to give 50 percent water share to Sindh: Irsa

Kharif season: Punjab to give 50 percent water share to Sindh: Irsa

Punjab has voluntarily agreed to give 50 percent of its water share to Sindh during current Kharif season. This was decided in Indus River System Authority's (IRSA) advisory committee meeting here on Friday. Talking to reporters, Irsa Chairman Rao Irshad
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Kharif season: Punjab to give 50 percent water share to Sindh: Irsa

Kharif season: Punjab to give 50 percent water share to Sindh: Irsa

Punjab has voluntarily agreed to give 50 percent of its water share to Sindh during current Kharif season. This was decided in Indus River System Authority's (IRSA) advisory committee meeting here on Friday. Talking to reporters, Irsa Chairman Rao Irshad
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Kharif season: Punjab to give 50 percent water share to Sindh: Irsa

Kharif season: Punjab to give 50 percent water share to Sindh: Irsa

Punjab has voluntarily agreed to give 50 percent of its water share to Sindh during current Kharif season. This was decided in Indus River System Authority''s (IRSA) advisory committee meeting here on Friday. Talking to reporters, Irsa Chairman Rao Irshad
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Supreme Court summons Azfar, others in NRO review petition

Supreme Court summons Azfar, others in NRO review petition

The Supreme Court has issued notices to Kamal Azfar advocate in Civil Review Petition in National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO), Federation of Pakistan through Secretary Law, Dr Mobashir Hassan and others to appear in the case already fixed for hearing o
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Supreme Court summons Azfar, others in NRO review petition

Supreme Court summons Azfar, others in NRO review petition

The Supreme Court has issued notices to Kamal Azfar advocate in Civil Review Petition in National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO), Federation of Pakistan through Secretary Law, Dr Mobashir Hassan and others to appear in the case already fixed for hearing o
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
KSE index gains 57.03 points

KSE index gains 57.03 points

The KSE-100 index on Friday gained 57.03 points to close at 11,905.87 points on the back of investors' interest, mainly in blue chip oil sector stocks. The market opened on a positive note and the index hit 11,955.06 points intra-day high level. However,
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
KSE index gains 57.03 points

KSE index gains 57.03 points

The KSE-100 index on Friday gained 57.03 points to close at 11,905.87 points on the back of investors' interest, mainly in blue chip oil sector stocks. The market opened on a positive note and the index hit 11,955.06 points intra-day high level. However,
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
KSE index gains 57.03 points

KSE index gains 57.03 points

The KSE-100 index on Friday gained 57.03 points to close at 11,905.87 points on the back of investors'' interest, mainly in blue chip oil sector stocks. The market opened on a positive note and the index hit 11,955.06 points intra-day high level. However,
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
BRIndex30 up 77.48 points

BRIndex30 up 77.48 points

On Friday, the BRIndex30 opened at 8,813.40 points and remained in positive throughout the trading session. It touched the intra-day high of 8,898.04 points and low of 8,813.40 points and closed at 8,890.88 points with a net positive change of 77.48 point
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
BRIndex30 up 77.48 points

BRIndex30 up 77.48 points

On Friday, the BRIndex30 opened at 8,813.40 points and remained in positive throughout the trading session. It touched the intra-day high of 8,898.04 points and low of 8,813.40 points and closed at 8,890.88 points with a net positive change of 77.48 point
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Ali Raza made chairman NBP board

Ali Raza made chairman NBP board

Renowned banker Syed Ali Raza has been appointed as chairman, Board of Directors, National Bank of Pakistan. A notification to this effect was issued on Friday.
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Ali Raza made chairman NBP board

Ali Raza made chairman NBP board

Renowned banker Syed Ali Raza has been appointed as chairman, Board of Directors, National Bank of Pakistan. A notification to this effect was issued on Friday.
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Ali Raza made chairman NBP board

Ali Raza made chairman NBP board

Renowned banker Syed Ali Raza has been appointed as chairman, Board of Directors, National Bank of Pakistan. A notification to this effect was issued on Friday.
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
LSE index gains 24.4 points

LSE index gains 24.4 points

Equities on Friday extended gains amid bullish sentiments on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) following fresh buying in banking and oil sectors shares. The LSE-25 index was increased by 24.40 points and was ended at 3345.37 against 3320.97 points of Thursd
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
LSE index gains 24.4 points

LSE index gains 24.4 points

Equities on Friday extended gains amid bullish sentiments on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) following fresh buying in banking and oil sectors shares. The LSE-25 index was increased by 24.40 points and was ended at 3345.37 against 3320.97 points of Thursd
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Equities move both ways on ISE

Equities move both ways on ISE

Equities moved both ways at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where investors adopted a cautious approach under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an increase of 30.78 points, as the Index moved from 2560.27 to 2591.05
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Equities move both ways on ISE

Equities move both ways on ISE

Equities moved both ways at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where investors adopted a cautious approach under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an increase of 30.78 points, as the Index moved from 2560.27 to 2591.05
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Bomb in IHK kills prominent religious leader

Bomb in IHK kills prominent religious leader

A bomb went off outside a mosque in occupied Kashmir's main city on Friday, killing a prominent Muslim cleric, police and witnesses said, the first such attack near a religious place in recent years. Moulana Showkat Shah, chief of the Jammu and Kashmir Ja
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Bomb in IHK kills prominent religious leader

Bomb in IHK kills prominent religious leader

A bomb went off outside a mosque in occupied Kashmir's main city on Friday, killing a prominent Muslim cleric, police and witnesses said, the first such attack near a religious place in recent years. Moulana Showkat Shah, chief of the Jammu and Kashmir Ja
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Gilani calls on Nawaz Sharif

Gilani calls on Nawaz Sharif

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani called on PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif at the latter's Park Lane apartment here on Friday to inquire about his health and welfare. The PML-N leader has been convalescing following a minor heart operation last month. The Prime
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Gilani calls on Nawaz Sharif

Gilani calls on Nawaz Sharif

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani called on PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif at the latter's Park Lane apartment here on Friday to inquire about his health and welfare. The PML-N leader has been convalescing following a minor heart operation last month. The Prime
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
FBR empowers DGI&I to collect information from other agencies

FBR empowers DGI&I to collect information from other agencies

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has empowered the newly established Directorate-General of Intelligence and Investigation, Inland Revenue, to interact with other intelligence agencies like Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to thoroughly probe organise
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
FBR empowers DGI&I to collect information from other agencies

FBR empowers DGI&I to collect information from other agencies

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has empowered the newly established Directorate-General of Intelligence and Investigation, Inland Revenue, to interact with other intelligence agencies like Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to thoroughly probe organise
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
FBR empowers DGI&I to collect information from other agencies

FBR empowers DGI&I to collect information from other agencies

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has empowered the newly established Directorate-General of Intelligence and Investigation, Inland Revenue, to interact with other intelligence agencies like Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to thoroughly probe organise
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
FARC, Taliban are among largest traffickers: US

FARC, Taliban are among largest traffickers: US

A top US State Department anti-narcotics official said Thursday that Colombia's leftist rebels and the Taliban are among the world's largest drug-trafficking organisations. Assistant Secretary of State William Brownfield said drug-trafficking organisation
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
FARC, Taliban are among largest traffickers: US

FARC, Taliban are among largest traffickers: US

A top US State Department anti-narcotics official said Thursday that Colombia's leftist rebels and the Taliban are among the world's largest drug-trafficking organisations. Assistant Secretary of State William Brownfield said drug-trafficking organisation
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
China speaks better English than India: study

China speaks better English than India: study

Emerging market giant China has pipped neighbouring rival India in English language proficiency skills, despite the South Asian nation's strong anglophone tradition, according to a new study. Both countries were given a "low-proficiency" score, with China
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
China speaks better English than India: study

China speaks better English than India: study

Emerging market giant China has pipped neighbouring rival India in English language proficiency skills, despite the South Asian nation's strong anglophone tradition, according to a new study. Both countries were given a "low-proficiency" score, with China
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Tribal areas: CoAS satisfied with conduct of stability operations

Tribal areas: CoAS satisfied with conduct of stability operations

137th Corps Commanders' Conference was held at General Headquarters, here on Friday. The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani chaired the meeting. The conference was part of regular monthly meetings. According to a press release of the
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (April 08, 2011).

Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Tribal areas: CoAS satisfied with conduct of stability operations

Tribal areas: CoAS satisfied with conduct of stability operations

137th Corps Commanders' Conference was held at General Headquarters, here on Friday. The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani chaired the meeting. The conference was part of regular monthly meetings. According to a press release of the
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
US criticises Saudi Arabia for internet restrictions

US criticises Saudi Arabia for internet restrictions

The United States criticised Saudi Arabia on Friday for internet restrictions that blocked access to religious websites considered incompatible with Islamic law. Saudi Arabia was one of numerous countries faulted in the State Department's annual report on
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
US criticises Saudi Arabia for internet restrictions

US criticises Saudi Arabia for internet restrictions

The United States criticised Saudi Arabia on Friday for internet restrictions that blocked access to religious websites considered incompatible with Islamic law. Saudi Arabia was one of numerous countries faulted in the State Department's annual report on
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
US criticises Saudi Arabia for internet restrictions

US criticises Saudi Arabia for internet restrictions

The United States criticised Saudi Arabia on Friday for internet restrictions that blocked access to religious websites considered incompatible with Islamic law. Saudi Arabia was one of numerous countries faulted in the State Department''s annual report o
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Israeli air strikes, shelling kill nine in Gaza

Israeli air strikes, shelling kill nine in Gaza

Israeli air strikes and shelling killed nine Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Friday, with no end in sight to an Israeli operation against Hamas Islamists in retaliation for a rocket attack on an Israeli school bus. Israel has said it will teach Hamas a
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Israeli air strikes, shelling kill nine in Gaza

Israeli air strikes, shelling kill nine in Gaza

Israeli air strikes and shelling killed nine Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Friday, with no end in sight to an Israeli operation against Hamas Islamists in retaliation for a rocket attack on an Israeli school bus. Israel has said it will teach Hamas a
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Ecuador's Correa lashes out at US embassy for spying

Ecuador's Correa lashes out at US embassy for spying

Ecuador's leftist President Rafael Correa on Friday accused the US embassy of spying on the country's police and military, adding the espionage was a factor in his expulsion this week of the US ambassador. Ecuador on Tuesday told Washington's envoy Heathe
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar under pressure

THE RUPEE: dollar under pressure

The dollar was still under pressure on the currency market on Friday as the rupee breached the barrier of 85 on the open market due to good supply of the US currency, experts said. The rupee extended its gain versus dollar, rising two paisa for buying at
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Ecuador's Correa lashes out at US embassy for spying

Ecuador's Correa lashes out at US embassy for spying

Ecuador's leftist President Rafael Correa on Friday accused the US embassy of spying on the country's police and military, adding the espionage was a factor in his expulsion this week of the US ambassador. Ecuador on Tuesday told Washington's envoy Heathe
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar under pressure

THE RUPEE: dollar under pressure

The dollar was still under pressure on the currency market on Friday as the rupee breached the barrier of 85 on the open market due to good supply of the US currency, experts said. The rupee extended its gain versus dollar, rising two paisa for buying at
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Teen says 400 suicide bombers in training

Teen says 400 suicide bombers in training

A teenager arrested as an accomplice to the deadliest suicide bombing of the year has said that up to 400 suicide bombers are being groomed to wage carnage in the nuclear-armed nation. Umar Fidayee, 14, said the would-be bombers were being trained in Nort
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Teen says 400 suicide bombers in training

Teen says 400 suicide bombers in training

A teenager arrested as an accomplice to the deadliest suicide bombing of the year has said that up to 400 suicide bombers are being groomed to wage carnage in the nuclear-armed nation. Umar Fidayee, 14, said the would-be bombers were being trained in Nort
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
'Culture of impunity' in Pakistan: US report

'Culture of impunity' in Pakistan: US report

A US report said Friday that Pakistan had a "culture of impunity" on human rights abuses and stated that security forces were operating outside the control of the civilian government. An annual State Department survey on human rights reported widespread c
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (April 08, 2011).

Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
'Culture of impunity' in Pakistan: US report

'Culture of impunity' in Pakistan: US report

A US report said Friday that Pakistan had a "culture of impunity" on human rights abuses and stated that security forces were operating outside the control of the civilian government. An annual State Department survey on human rights reported widespread c
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (April 08, 2011).

Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
CNG association threatens to go on strike

CNG association threatens to go on strike

All Pakistan CNG Association on Friday threatened to go on an indefinite strike from Wednesday throughout Punjab to protest against the ongoing weekly gas load shedding in the province and unjust distribution of gas as well as the forcible demolition of p
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Friday (April 08, 2011).

Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
CNG association threatens to go on strike

CNG association threatens to go on strike

All Pakistan CNG Association on Friday threatened to go on an indefinite strike from Wednesday throughout Punjab to protest against the ongoing weekly gas load shedding in the province and unjust distribution of gas as well as the forcible demolition of p
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
CNG association threatens to go on strike

CNG association threatens to go on strike

All Pakistan CNG Association on Friday threatened to go on an indefinite strike from Wednesday throughout Punjab to protest against the ongoing weekly gas load shedding in the province and unjust distribution of gas as well as the forcible demolition of p
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (April 08, 2011).

Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
PPP manifesto will be revisited: Zardari chairs meeting

PPP manifesto will be revisited: Zardari chairs meeting

Co-Chairman Pakistan People's Party President Asif Ali Zardari has said that manifesto of a dynamic political party like the PPP should be a living and vibrant document that responds to the aspirations of the largest number of people on one hand, and brea
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (April 08, 2011) and for Saturday (April 09, 2011).
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Zardari orders constitution of 8th Wage Board

Zardari orders constitution of 8th Wage Board

Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has expressed its gratitude to President Asif Ali Zardari for constituting the 8th Wage Board award. The president ordered the constitution of 8th Wage Board award following a meeting with PFUJ delegation which
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on April 05, 2011.

Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Naek for promoting gardening culture

Naek for promoting gardening culture

Chairman Senate Farooq H Naek has underlined the need of promoting gardening culture, adding that flowers not only make the surroundings beautiful, but also bring healthy changes in the life.
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on April 05, 2011.

Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on April 05, 2011.

Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Qubee introduces 'Prepay Broadband' Service

Qubee introduces 'Prepay Broadband' Service

"Youngsters and students will benefit the most from the facility of hi-speed internet at very reasonable costs which will suitably fit in their budgets as Qubee has introduced 'True Prepay Broadband' first-time ever in Pakistan", this was stated by the ch
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
CDA organises '29th Spring & Vegetable Show'

CDA organises '29th Spring & Vegetable Show'

Green character and beautiful landscape are the hallmarks of Islamabad, which makes it unique amongst the modern capital cities of the world. Flowers not only add beauty to this green city, but also depict the esthetics of the residents.
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Devolving HEC: PML-Q rejects proposed move

Devolving HEC: PML-Q rejects proposed move

Pakistan Muslim League-Q on Friday rejected proposed move of devolving the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to the provinces under the 18th Amendment by terming it as a politically motivated campaign. "This is a politically motivated campaign against the
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
IPO laws to be implemented: Afridi

IPO laws to be implemented: Afridi

Chairman Intellectual Property Organisation (IPO) Pakistan Hameedullah Jan Afridi has said that the IPO laws would be implemented to protect the researchers, inventors and writers for ensuring fair trade and business practices. "The prime goal of IPO Paki
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
'Joint Business Council' being set up

'Joint Business Council' being set up

In order to establish "Joint Business Council" on bilateral basis for promotion of trade and industry with the objective to improve trade relationship with partner countries, business councils would be registered with the Directorate General of Trade Orga
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (April 08, 2011).

Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
CID arrests two suspected TTP militants

CID arrests two suspected TTP militants

The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of police on Friday claimed to have arrested two militants of banned Tehreek Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and recovered weapons from their possessions. SSP CID Fayyaz Khan said a police party on a tip-off conducted a rai
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (April 08, 2011).

Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
'Corporate Finance, Economic Challenges' moot begins

'Corporate Finance, Economic Challenges' moot begins

Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) is organising an international conference on "Corporate Finance and Economic Challenges" from Friday. The conference would deliberate on the repercussions of recent global financial crisis o
Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (April 08, 2011) and the forecast for Saturday (April 09, 2011).

Published 09 Apr, 2011 12:00am
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