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Archive - 2011-10-27
Yandex shares jump
Financial

Yandex shares jump

MOSCOW: Russia's most popular search engine Yandex NV beat quarterly profit forecasts and played down a recent market sh
Published 27 Oct, 2011 04:41pm
Pakistan army denies BBC report
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Pakistan army denies BBC report

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan's military strongly denied on Thursday a BBC report that alleged the Pakistani military, along with
Published 27 Oct, 2011 04:39pm
Samsung Q3 profit seen down
Industry

Samsung Q3 profit seen down

SEOUL: Samsung Electronics Co , the world's top technology firm by revenue, is set to report a 14 percent fall in quarte
Published 27 Oct, 2011 04:00pm
German annual inflation slowed in Oct
Top News

German annual inflation slowed in Oct

BERLIN: German annual inflation unexpectedly slowed in October, strengthening the case for a growth-boosting interest ra
Published 27 Oct, 2011 03:14pm
NBP reports higher profit
Top News

NBP reports higher profit

KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has posted a higher profit after tax of Rs 11.517 billion during nine months en
Published 27 Oct, 2011 03:10pm
Zardari to attend Afghan summit
Top News

Zardari to attend Afghan summit

ISLAMABAD : President Asif Ali Zardari will hold talks with Afghan and Turkish leaders on the eve of a long-awaited c
Published 27 Oct, 2011 03:00pm
Teck Resources profit climbs
Industry

Teck Resources profit climbs

TORONTO : Teck Resources Ltd said on Thursday its quarterly net income more than doubled on a strong performance from it
Published 27 Oct, 2011 02:49pm
Defence budget to count $250-260bn: US
Top News

Defence budget to count $250-260bn: US

SEOUL: The Pentagon will unveil a five-year budget to Congress in February that will include about $250-$260 billion in
Published 27 Oct, 2011 11:44am
Metal group imports rise 4.41pc
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Metal group imports rise 4.41pc

ISLAMABAD: The imports of metal group registered an increase of 4.41 per cent during the fist quarter of current year ov
Published 27 Oct, 2011 10:31am
Silkbank reports profit
Top News

Silkbank reports profit

KARACHI: Silkbank Ltd has reported a profit after tax of Rs 210.733 million for the nine months ending September 30, 201
Published 27 Oct, 2011 10:27am
OGDC declares 15pc dividend
Markets

OGDC declares 15pc dividend

KARACHI: Oil and Gas Development Authority (OGDC) has posted higher profit after tax of Rs 21.915 billion for the quarte
Published 27 Oct, 2011 10:23am
Drone kills five in South Waziristan
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Drone kills five in South Waziristan

SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: A drone strike on a vehicle on Thursday killed five commanders of a Taliban leader, Maulvi Nazir, in S
Published 27 Oct, 2011 07:35am
Bomb wounds thirteen at grocer's: police
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Bomb wounds thirteen at grocer's: police

PESHAWAR: Thirteen people were wounded when a small bomb fitted with a timer exploded outside a grocery shop in a busy m
Published 27 Oct, 2011 05:24am
Spain firms win rail contract in Saudi Arabia

Spain firms win rail contract in Saudi Arabia

Spain's Infrastructure Ministry says a consortium that includes 12 Spanish companies has won a contract to build and maintain a high-speed rail link between the Saudi Arabian holy cities of Mecca and Medina. A ministry statement said Wednesday the contrac
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Spain firms win rail contract in Saudi Arabia

Spain firms win rail contract in Saudi Arabia

Spain''s Infrastructure Ministry says a consortium that includes 12 Spanish companies has won a contract to build and maintain a high-speed rail link between the Saudi Arabian holy cities of Mecca and Medina. A ministry statement said Wednesday the contra
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
CCAC projects cotton production at 12.22 million bales

CCAC projects cotton production at 12.22 million bales

Cotton Crop Assessment Committee (CCAC) has projected cotton production in the country at 12.22 million bales for the current season 2011-12. The first meeting of the CCAC held on Wednesday with Shahid Rashid, Secretary Ministry of Textile Industry in the
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
CCAC projects cotton production at 12.22 million bales

CCAC projects cotton production at 12.22 million bales

Cotton Crop Assessment Committee (CCAC) has projected cotton production in the country at 12.22 million bales for the current season 2011-12. The first meeting of the CCAC held on Wednesday with Shahid Rashid, Secretary Ministry of Textile Industry in the
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
CCAC projects cotton production at 12.22 million bales

CCAC projects cotton production at 12.22 million bales

Cotton Crop Assessment Committee (CCAC) has projected cotton production in the country at 12.22 million bales for the current season 2011-12. The first meeting of the CCAC held on Wednesday with Shahid Rashid, Secretary Ministry of Textile Industry in the
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Listing regulations: KSE board takes several key decisions

Listing regulations: KSE board takes several key decisions

The board of directors of Karachi Stock Exchange has taken some key decisions in its meeting held on October 25, 2011. The KSE board decided amendments in general regulations of the exchange to incorporate "Fit & Proper Criteria" applicable to members of
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Listing regulations: KSE board takes several key decisions

Listing regulations: KSE board takes several key decisions

The board of directors of Karachi Stock Exchange has taken some key decisions in its meeting held on October 25, 2011. The KSE board decided amendments in general regulations of the exchange to incorporate "Fit & Proper Criteria" applicable to members of
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Listing regulations: KSE board takes several key decisions

Listing regulations: KSE board takes several key decisions

The board of directors of Karachi Stock Exchange has taken some key decisions in its meeting held on October 25, 2011. The KSE board decided amendments in general regulations of the exchange to incorporate "Fit & Proper Criteria" applicable to members of
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
US man jailed for exporting military parts to Iran

US man jailed for exporting military parts to Iran

A Georgia man was jailed for nearly four years Wednesday for his role in a "broad conspiracy" to illegally export sensitive military equipment to Iran, officials said. Michael Todd, president of The Parts Guys company, was also ordered to forfeit more tha
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
US man jailed for exporting military parts to Iran

US man jailed for exporting military parts to Iran

A Georgia man was jailed for nearly four years Wednesday for his role in a "broad conspiracy" to illegally export sensitive military equipment to Iran, officials said. Michael Todd, president of The Parts Guys company, was also ordered to forfeit more tha
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Board meetings in progress

Board meetings in progress

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

Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited

Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited

Established in 1936, the Fatima Group has expanded the scope of its business from trading in commodities in the early era to the manufacturing of textiles, sugar, fertilizer as well as in the fields of mining and energy generation. Eyeing the mushrooming
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited

Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited

Established in 1936, the Fatima Group has expanded the scope of its business from trading in commodities in the early era to the manufacturing of textiles, sugar, fertilizer as well as in the fields of mining and energy generation. Eyeing the mushrooming
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Nine killed in bus-car collision

Nine killed in bus-car collision

At least nine people were killed and 30 other injured in a pile-up near Adda Shabbir on Chiniot road, here on Wednesday. According to details, a speeding bus crashed into a car and a passenger van at Sultanpura adda.
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Zardari holding: PPP leadership unlawfully: PML-N

Zardari holding: PPP leadership unlawfully: PML-N

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Wednesday came hard on ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP), saying that President Zardari was holding party leadership 'unconstitutionally' and 'unlawfully'. "PPP co-chairman (Zardari) is unlawfully and unconstitut
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
PML Like-minded's 'Roadmap to Pakistan's Recovery' launched

PML Like-minded's 'Roadmap to Pakistan's Recovery' launched

Secretary General Pakistan Muslim League (Like-minded) Humayun Akhtar Khan said on Wednesday that to avoid any further financial crunch, the country should reduce non-productive expenditures by 1/3 while debt would have to be brought in line with Fiscal R
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
PML-N chief for opposing terrorism in every way

PML-N chief for opposing terrorism in every way

The International Strategic Research Organisation (USAK) - a premier Turkish think-tank in Ankara hosted a seminar in which Former Prime Minister and President Pakistan Muslim League (N) Nawaz Sharif was the chief guest. The seminar was organised to revie
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (October 26, 2011).

Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Minorities to attend PML-N rally

Minorities to attend PML-N rally

The minorities across Punjab will attend PML-N rally on Friday (tomorrow) against corruption, loadshedding and galloping inflation in the country. Provincial Finance Minister Kamran Michael said the minority wing of the PML-N would ensure maximum attendan
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
On-line system for Matric exam: LHC seeks reply from Punjab government

On-line system for Matric exam: LHC seeks reply from Punjab government

Lahore High Court (LHC) here on Wednesday called for reply from the Punjab government by November 4 in a petition questioning the On-line system for the Intermediate and Matric examination. The petitioner counsel Muhammad Azhar Siddique, argued that the O
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Former MNA passes away

Former MNA passes away

Former Member National Assembly Mian Muhammad Aqeelur Rehman passed away on Wednesday after an illness in age of 75. He was father of PML-N MNA Mian Muhammad Balighur Rehman. The deceased was Chairman Management Committee Quaid-e-Azam Medical College.
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Irsa stops extra water releases from Tarbela dam

Irsa stops extra water releases from Tarbela dam

Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has stopped extra water releases from the Tarbela dam for hydel power generation to conserve water for sowing, growing and maturing Rabi crops including wheat, grams, oil seeds, vegetables and fodder from November to Ap
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
'Negative List' of importable items from India under process

'Negative List' of importable items from India under process

Ministry of Commerce is in process of switching trade arrangements from existing `Positive List' to`Negative List' of importable items from India. The Ministry has requested all Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Trade Associations and stakeholders to id
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: sharp recovery on open market

THE RUPEE: sharp recovery on open market

The rupee performed well versus dollar on currency market on Wednesday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee inched up in relation to the dollar for buying, picking up two paisa at 86.79 and gained one paisa for selling at 86.83, they said.
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Begum Bhutto pioneered politics of reconciliation: President

Begum Bhutto pioneered politics of reconciliation: President

Paying rich tribute to late Begum Nusrat Bhutto for her meritorious services to democracy, Co-Chairman of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday said she pioneered the politics of reconciliation in Pakistan by bringi
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: sharp recovery on open market

THE RUPEE: sharp recovery on open market

The rupee performed well versus dollar on currency market on Wednesday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee inched up in relation to the dollar for buying, picking up two paisa at 86.79 and gained one paisa for selling at 86.83, they said.
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Unido initiates programme to bring creativity among Pakistani women

Unido initiates programme to bring creativity among Pakistani women

The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (Unido) has started a programme aimed at improving standard of living of Pakistani women by bringing creativity among them, Unido Chief, Pakistan, Engr. Shadia Yousif Bakhait said on Wednesday.
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Gilani for strengthening Pak-Qatar ties

Gilani for strengthening Pak-Qatar ties

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday said that Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with Qatar and desired to further expand the existing co-operation in various fields. In his meeting with Ambassador of Qatar, Sayar Bin Abdu
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Appointment of chairman NAB: LHC seeks reply from federal government

Appointment of chairman NAB: LHC seeks reply from federal government

The Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice here on Wednesday sought reply from federal government by November 04 in a petition challenging appointment of Admiral Fasih Bokhari (Retd), as chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB). Barrister Javed Iqbal
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (October 26, 2011).

Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Chicken price dips in local market

Chicken price dips in local market

Chicken price has dipped in retail market to Rs 220 per kg against Rs 270 per kg few weeks ago, as its demand has sharply declined in Karachi ahead of Eidul Azha, traders said. The sharp decline in chicken price is attributed by the traders to the persist
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Petition seeks a halt to PML-N rally

Petition seeks a halt to PML-N rally

A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court seeking a halt to the public rally of PML-N scheduled for October 28 in the city. The petitioner, Rana Abdul Hameed advocate contended that the Punjab government was using the public machinery to make the
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Appointment of Zaka Ashraf: LHC CJ issues notice to federal government

Appointment of Zaka Ashraf: LHC CJ issues notice to federal government

Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Ijaz Ahmad Chaudhry here on Wednesday issued notice to the Federal Government for November 4 and sought reply in a petition filed against the appointment of Zaka Ashraf as chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Traders reject steps for energy conservation

Traders reject steps for energy conservation

Trading community of Multan on Wednesday rejected the measures aimed at energy conservation and boosting tax collection terming it disastrous for the country and fatal for the economy.
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Let the chain break

Let the chain break

October 27 is observed as the 'Black Day' in length and breadth of Pakistan and on both sides of line of control. This day, Indian occupational forces landed in Srinagar in 1947. Since then, there is no end to the sufferings of Kashmiris.
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
The new old

The new old

After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, it was but natural to have discarded this phrase in the deepest, most unlikely to be ever recalled corners of the brain. The mere fact that it has any, however far-fetched, relevance to the world today, in i
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Regional cooperation for economic growth

Regional cooperation for economic growth

South Asia has been the fastest growing region since 1980s in terms of growth in gross domestic product. The region moved from 3 percent GDP growth during 1970s to an average growth of 7.2 percent during 2000s. South Asia is also the region that has colle
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
VIEWPOINT: Getting Qadhafi

VIEWPOINT: Getting Qadhafi

They loved him, and they hated him but no one could ignore Colonel Muammar Qadhafi. The Western world alternately treated him as a pariah and a respected leader depending on how willing he was at a particular point in time to do business with them. Others
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Out-of-turn allotments

Out-of-turn allotments

The monsters of corruption and nepotism that walk tall in today's Pakistan have many faces, and the one that stands unmasked in the wake of the Supreme Court's order seeking expulsion of illegal occupants from the government accommodation in the federal c
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline

Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline

Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Asim Hussain, in an interview to Voice of America, stated that "progress on the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project depends on international understanding." This statement finally lays to rest speculation that Pakistan wou
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa revokes licenses of defaulting security companies

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa revokes licenses of defaulting security companies

The Home and Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has revoked the licenses of defaulting private security companies operating in the province directing all district co-ordination officers (DCOs) and all district police officers (DPO
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
MCCI condemns new gas load management plan

MCCI condemns new gas load management plan

The Multan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) on Wednesday strongly and sharply reacted to the Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited's (SNGPL) move for three months gas suspension to industry and four days closure of CNG station. They termed the new gas
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
'Concept of Safai/Kamai has arrived'

'Concept of Safai/Kamai has arrived'

Speaking to a packed audience of BBAs and MBAs at Newport University, the head of GulBahao Trust Nargis Latif on Sunday declared that the concept of the Safai/Kamai or Garbage NGold Bank has arrived. This "Bank" in its rudimentary form is the backbone of
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Ufone launches 'HTC Wildfire S', 'HTC Cha Cha'

Ufone launches 'HTC Wildfire S', 'HTC Cha Cha'

Ufone recently launched two extremely stylish and exceptionally affordable android smartphones HTC Wildfire S and HTC Cha Cha for its valuable customers. Ufone is offering these two handsets with a cash back offer, a first of its kind in the industry, thr
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
NBP facilitating Railways pensioners

NBP facilitating Railways pensioners

National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) is making all out efforts to facilitate Pakistan Railways pensioners at all its pension disbursing branches. All the staff in the branches from where pension distribution is managed will work till late hours to facilitate a
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
All promotions in Site Limited restored

All promotions in Site Limited restored

Provincial Minister for Commerce and Industries Sindh Rauf Siddiqui announced to restore all promotions in Site Ltd and instructed the promotion committee to finalise the promotion lists according to the merit. He said we made promotions of employees and
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
CDGK directives

CDGK directives

City District Government Karachi (CDGK) has directed the constructors to remove all constructions material and debris lying on pavements and streets of the city. It said that challans would also be issued to the violators. The CDGK would also take action
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Bullet-riddled body of youth found

Bullet-riddled body of youth found

A bullet-riddled body of youth was found at Memon Goth in the limits of Khokhrapar police station. Police said the identity of victim was yet to be ascertained, while they found the body from the bushes of dairy farm situated in Memon Goth. They said the
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
KESC rights issue: KSE approves schedule

KESC rights issue: KSE approves schedule

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has approved the schedule of issue of right shares of Karachi Electric Supply Company Limited (KESC). The trading in the unpaid rights of the company will start on KSE with effect from October 28, 2011. The first settlemen
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Man killed

Man killed

A cyclist hit by a rashly driven car died at Tehsil headquarter hospital Khanpur late night Tuesday. According to Saddar police, Muneer Ahmed was riding his cycle when he was hit by a speeding car coming from the opposite direction near Jhatia bhatta, abo
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Met office issues advisory to farmers

Met office issues advisory to farmers

The Met Office on Wednesday informed the farmers of irrigated areas of the country that less water will be available during the cultivation of Rabbi crops. It advises the farmers to complete sowing of wheat and other Rabi crops including seasonal vegetabl
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
106 foreigners arrested in operation

106 foreigners arrested in operation

Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) in collaboration with FIA and Lahore Police following a grand operation arrested as many as 106 foreigners including four women and seized huge quantity of foreign liquor. This joint team also closed down six dance clubs against
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
All resources being used to overcome dengue

All resources being used to overcome dengue

Dengue Control Committee Nishter Town Chairman Naseer Bhutta MNA has said that free of cost treatment facilities to the dengue patients are being provided in public sector as well as in private hospitals. He said that all available resources are being uti
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Utility bills: Jamaat-e-Islami to abolish taxes if it comes to power

Utility bills: Jamaat-e-Islami to abolish taxes if it comes to power

The Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Liaqat Baloch, has said that the JI, on coming into power, would abolish all the taxes imposed on the utility bills besides substantially reducing POL, electricity, gas charges and fertiliser prices. Talking to differ
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
KBP to launch series of Kisan Baithak programme

KBP to launch series of Kisan Baithak programme

Kisan Board Pakistan (KBP) has planned to launch a series of programme entitled 'Kisan Baithak' (Farmers gathering) in Southern Punjab to disseminate information to the growers about latest techniques and methods of increasing crop and livestock productiv
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Broker commission: implementation put off: KSE

Broker commission: implementation put off: KSE

Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) on Wednesday announced that the implementation of the minimum broker commission for institutional clients has been deferred until further notice. The KSE in its notice to all members said that the decision has been taken to al
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Three of a family among four killed in accident

Three of a family among four killed in accident

Four persons, including three of a family, were killed in an accident on Vehari-Mailsi road in the early hours of Wednesday. According to hospital sources, Nawaz Elahi, w/o Panah Muhammad had come to Bahawal Victoria hospital to inquire after a relative b
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Wednesday (October 26, 2011).

Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (October 26, 2011).

Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Sindh University notification

Sindh University notification

Pre-entry test for admissions to Masters Degree programme for morning and evening session in all disciplines and MS/M Phil degree programme for academic session 2012 in various disciplines in the University of Sindh will be conducted on October, 30 at 9.0
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (October 26, 2011).

Published 27 Oct, 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 (October 26, 2011).

Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (October 26, 2011).

Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Ibrahim Jalees death anniversary observed

Ibrahim Jalees death anniversary observed

Famous Pakistani writer Ibrahim Jalees death anniversary was observed on Wednesday. Ibrahim Jalees was born on August 22, 1924, at Bangalore, with a flair for literature. He had begun broadcasting and writing for local newspapers and magazines during his
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Size of middle class in Pakistan is around 60 million: PIDE

Size of middle class in Pakistan is around 60 million: PIDE

A study conducted by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), has shown that the size of the middle class in Pakistan is around sixty million. In a research titled, 'Estimating the size of the middle class in Pakistan', Dr Durr-e-Nayab, Chi
Published 27 Oct, 2011 12:00am