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ISE-10 stays bearish
Markets

ISE-10 stays bearish

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE-10) here on Thursday witnessed bearish trend, as the index suffered a fractiona
Published 17 Nov, 2011 05:25pm
PAF delegation calls on Punjab Governor
Top News

PAF delegation calls on Punjab Governor

LAHORE: A 50-member delegation of the PAF War College officers called on Punjab Governor Sardar Latif Khan Khosa at the
Published 17 Nov, 2011 04:55pm
122 Indian fishermen held
Top News

122 Indian fishermen held

KARACHI: The Maritime Security Agency (MSA) Wednesday night seized 23 Indian boats along with 122 crew members for poach
Published 17 Nov, 2011 04:16pm
Gold eases at Rs 49,285
Top News

Gold eases at Rs 49,285

KARACHI: Gold slipped by Rs 172 to close at Rs 49,285 per 10 grams in the local market Thursday, as its international pr
Published 17 Nov, 2011 04:16pm
Italy already in recession
Top News

Italy already in recession

MILAN: Italy is likely already in recession and an economic downturn across the euro zone has made the task of Mario Mon
Published 17 Nov, 2011 03:31pm
Punjab CM meets Khosa
Pakistan

Punjab CM meets Khosa

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif met Punjab Governor Sardar Latif Khan Khosa at the Governor House here Thur
Published 17 Nov, 2011 03:04pm
Forex reserves slightly surge
Markets

Forex reserves slightly surge

KARACHI: The foreign exchange reserves of the country registered a growth of dollars 3.5 million to dollars 17.031 billi
Published 17 Nov, 2011 01:42pm
FBR extend filing date of returns
Top News

FBR extend filing date of returns

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the date of filing of Sales Tax/ Federal Excise Duty returns
Published 17 Nov, 2011 01:23pm
Rice exports to increase in near future
Top News

Rice exports to increase in near future

ISLAMABAD: Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) Vice Chairman, Safder Hussain Mehkri said that Pakistan will en
Published 17 Nov, 2011 10:15am
NPLs touch new level of Rs629bn
Top News

NPLs touch new level of Rs629bn

RECORDER REPORT KARACHI : With an increase of six percent, non-performing loans (NPLs) of banks and DFIs rose to a ne
Published 17 Nov, 2011 09:00am
Four new judges of SC take oath
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Four new judges of SC take oath

ISLAMABAD: Four newly appointed judges of the Supreme Court took oath on Thursday in a ceremony held at Supreme Court bu
Published 17 Nov, 2011 08:00am
Demonetisation of Rs5 banknote
Top News

Demonetisation of Rs5 banknote

RECORDER REPORT KARACHI : The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has again advised the general public to exchange Rs 5 bank
Published 17 Nov, 2011 05:54am
ASEAN opens annual summit in Bali
Asia

ASEAN opens annual summit in Bali

NUSA DUA : The Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Thursday opened a summit on the Indonesian island of Bali, exp
Published 17 Nov, 2011 05:20am
US to assist flood affectees: Martin
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US to assist flood affectees: Martin

KARACHI: United States is providing much needed humanitarian aid to flood affectees and will continue to do so and sta
Published 17 Nov, 2011 04:20am
Torture charges hurt UK status: Hague

Torture charges hurt UK status: Hague

Britain's international standing has been undermined by allegations that its spies colluded in torture, but reforms to remedy the damage should preserve the secrecy that espionage needs, the government said on Wednesday.
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Payment of redemption fine: smuggled cigarettes not to be released

Payment of redemption fine: smuggled cigarettes not to be released

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to expand the list of notified smuggled items by including all brands of cigarettes in SRO 566(I)/2005, enabling the customs department not to release smuggled cigarettes on payment of fine during adjudicatio
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Payment of redemption fine: smuggled cigarettes not to be released

Payment of redemption fine: smuggled cigarettes not to be released

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to expand the list of notified smuggled items by including all brands of cigarettes in SRO 566(I)/2005, enabling the customs department not to release smuggled cigarettes on payment of fine during adjudicatio
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Payment of redemption fine: smuggled cigarettes not to be released

Payment of redemption fine: smuggled cigarettes not to be released

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to expand the list of notified smuggled items by including all brands of cigarettes in SRO 566(I)/2005, enabling the customs department not to release smuggled cigarettes on payment of fine during adjudicatio
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Woman pleads guilty in US on reactor scam

Woman pleads guilty in US on reactor scam

The former boss of a US company's Chinese subsidiary Tuesday pleaded guilty to illegally supplying material to Pakistan for use in a nuclear reactor and is now co-operating with US investigators. US prosecutors said that Xun Wang faces up to five years in
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Woman pleads guilty in US on reactor scam

Woman pleads guilty in US on reactor scam

The former boss of a US company's Chinese subsidiary Tuesday pleaded guilty to illegally supplying material to Pakistan for use in a nuclear reactor and is now co-operating with US investigators. US prosecutors said that Xun Wang faces up to five years in
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Zardari, Altaf discuss political situation

Zardari, Altaf discuss political situation

President Asif Ali Zardari and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain made a telephonic contact on Wednesday morning and discussed the overall political situation in the country. According to Presidential spokesman Farhatullah Babar, the two l
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
MQM leaders meet with chief minister

MQM leaders meet with chief minister

A three-member delegation of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), comprising Sindh Minister, Raza Haroon and members Sindh Assembly, Syed Faisal Sabzwari and Sheikh Muhammad Afzal met with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah at CM House on Wednesday.
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
MNAs from Fata meet President

MNAs from Fata meet President

A delegation comprising MNAs from Fata called on the President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Wednesday. The delegation included Munir Khan Orakzai, Shaukat Ullah, Minister for SAFRON, MNAs Malik Bilal Rehman, Sajid Hussain Turi, Jawad Hussain, Moham
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Babar Ghauri asks: is government still backing Mirza?

Babar Ghauri asks: is government still backing Mirza?

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Senator Babar Ghauri, while voicing serious concerns over toting gun-supports of Dr Zulfiqar Mirza has asked whether the former Sindh home minister still enjoyed government's support. He was speaking to journalist out
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
SECP changes name of registration dept to corporatisation

SECP changes name of registration dept to corporatisation

SECP has changed the name of its Registration Department to 'Corporatisation and Compliance Department.' The old name gave the impression that the department was responsible only for companies' registration, which is one of its functions. Whereas, the dep
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Arrangements for making Gwadar winter capital reviewed

Arrangements for making Gwadar winter capital reviewed

Chief Secretary Balochistan Mir Ahmad Bakhsh Lehri has visited coastal town of Gwadar to review the arrangements to make it winter capital of Balochistan. According to a handout issued here on Wednesday, on the instructions of Chief Minister Balochistan N
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Implementation of IP gas pipeline project is in progress

Implementation of IP gas pipeline project is in progress

The implementation of the Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project is in progress with pace, as the first gas flow is targeted by end of 2014. The route reconnaissance survey has been completed three months ago while the consultant is currently working on
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Mother of Nadeemul Haque dies

Mother of Nadeemul Haque dies

Batool Ikram-ul-Haque, wife of former Chief Secretary/Defence Secretary the late Sheikh Ikram-ul-Haque, mother of Dr Nadeem-ul-Haque, Deputy Chairman Planning Commission of Pakistan and Anis-ul-Haque and mother-in-law of Zaheer Sajjad, former Cabinet Secr
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Loadshedding span increases in Karachi

Loadshedding span increases in Karachi

Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) has once again increased the durations of load shedding in residential and commercial areas on the pretext of oil and gas shortage. It should be mentioned here that six to ten hours of load shedding are being carried
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

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

Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Pak-India trade talks a step towards progress: PIBC

Pak-India trade talks a step towards progress: PIBC

The Pak-India Business Council (PIBC) on Wednesday termed the successful trade talks between Pakistan and India a way forward towards progress and prosperity of the two countries. The two-day commerce secretaries talks were held in New Delhi on November 1
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Ibad summons Provisional Assembly session tomorrow

Ibad summons Provisional Assembly session tomorrow

Sindh Governor, Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan, has summoned the session of Sindh Assembly on Friday, November 18. An official announcement here on Wednesday said that the Governor in exercise of powers conferred upon him by clause (a) of Article 109 of the Consti
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
0s of Debt Securities

0s of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (November 16, 2011).

Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
78,000 flood victims in Sindh issued CNICs

78,000 flood victims in Sindh issued CNICs

Mobile Registration Vans (MRVs) of National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) have so far issued around 78,000 CNICs in rain-hit areas to help expedite the process of Pakistan Cards. The Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) are being iss
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
0s of Debt Securities

0s of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (November 16, 2011).

Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan says it should be allowed to buy Australian uranium

Pakistan says it should be allowed to buy Australian uranium

Pakistan says if Australia sells uranium to India, it too should be eligible for exports of the product. India's arch rival is also a nuclear power and, like India, a non-signatory of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Pakistan says it could use Australian
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
0s of Debt Securities

0s of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (November 16, 2011).

Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Agriculture University's teachers boycott classes

Agriculture University's teachers boycott classes

Students of Agricultural University, Peshawar suffered on Wednesday due to teachers' strike, who boycotted classes against the administration for not meeting their demands. The students had to returned homes without attending classes. The university teach
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar may hit Rs 87 level

THE RUPEE: dollar may hit Rs 87 level

Persisted fall in the value of the rupee, indicating that the national currency may hit the low level at 87 versus dollar in the near future, dealers said on Wednesday. The rupee shed 15 paisa in relation to dollar for buying at 86.89 and lost 14 paisa fo
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
WTI Light Sweet Crude touches $100.86/bbl in New York

WTI Light Sweet Crude touches $100.86/bbl in New York

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Light Sweet Crude oil prices reached four months high, while Natural Gas prices dropped to 12 months low. According to data, the prices of crude oil crossed $100 per barrel after four months as WTI prices on Wednesday touched
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar may hit Rs 87 level

THE RUPEE: dollar may hit Rs 87 level

Persisted fall in the value of the rupee, indicating that the national currency may hit the low level at 87 versus dollar in the near future, dealers said on Wednesday. The rupee shed 15 paisa in relation to dollar for buying at 86.89 and lost 14 paisa fo
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
APNS flays Sindh government advertisement malpractices

APNS flays Sindh government advertisement malpractices

The APNS has strongly flayed the advertisement malpractices prevailing in the Sindh Information Department which have aggravated during the present setup", stated a press release of the APNS.
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Wife of Professor S B Hassan dies

Wife of Professor S B Hassan dies

Atia Hassan, wife of Professor S. B. Hassan, President and Chief Editor, Investment & Marketing (I&M Group) passed away in Karachi on November 16th, 2011 after brief illness. Namaz-e-Janaza will be held after Juma prayers on 18th November 2011 at Masjid-e
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
APNS condoles

APNS condoles

The office-bearers and members of the APNS have expressed their profound grief over the sad demise of Mrs Ada Hasan, wife of Professor S B Hasan, Chief Editor, Monthly Investment & Marketing, Karachi, who breathed her last after a protracted illness. The
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

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

Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
No death from dengue reported in 24 hours

No death from dengue reported in 24 hours

With decline in the mercury, the deadly dengue virus has started receding, as no death was reported in Punjab during the last 24 hours. According to a report released by the Health Department Punjab, as many as 40 confirmed dengue cases have been reported
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

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

Published 17 Nov, 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 (November 16, 2011).

Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Punjab government literacy, livelihood programme launched in Multan

Punjab government literacy, livelihood programme launched in Multan

Besides introducing public private partnership model through Punjab Education Foundation (PEF), different holistic programmes have also been launched by the Punjab government to enhance functional literacy. This also includes introducing literacy programm
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
SAP welcomes passage of women bill

SAP welcomes passage of women bill

South Asia Partnership (SAP) has welcomed the unanimously passed The Prevention of Anti-Women Practices (Criminal Amendment Bill) Bill 2010' by National Assembly in the emergency meeting held here Wednesday. The meeting termed the passage of bill a great
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Private clinics block inaugurated at Shalamar Hospital

Private clinics block inaugurated at Shalamar Hospital

Private clinics block was formally inaugurated at Shalamar Hospital, here on Wednesday. Trustee of Businessmen Hospital Trust Shahid Hussain said that Shalamar Hospital had been providing quality medical facilities to the people of the area for the last t
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
PC to take up PPL's SPO today

PC to take up PPL's SPO today

The Privatisation Commission's board meeting will take up the matter of secondary public offering (SPO) of Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) on Thursday (today). Federal Minister of Privatisation Ghous Bux Mahar will chair the PC's board meeting in the con
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Sindh government signs three MoUs with CTG

Sindh government signs three MoUs with CTG

The government of Sindh signed three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with China Three Gorges (CTG) Corporation here on Tuesday evening. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Speaker of the Sindh Assembly Nisar Ahmed Khuhro, Chief Secretary of CTG Corp
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Rights bodies urged to take notice of Kashmiris' plight

Rights bodies urged to take notice of Kashmiris' plight

Minister for Information AJK Syed Bazil Ali Naqvi has urged the human rights organisations including Red Cross International and Amnesty International to take immediate notice of the plight of illegally-detained Kashmiri political activists languishing in
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Demonetisation of Rs 5 banknote

Demonetisation of Rs 5 banknote

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has again advised the general public to exchange Rs 5 banknote from the field offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation and the branches of all commercial banks operating throughout the country up to 31st December, 2011.
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Sindh government restores DGs, TMAs funds

Sindh government restores DGs, TMAs funds

The Sindh government has restored billions of rupees funds of the abolished City District Government Karachi (CDGK), 22 district governments and 101 Taulka Municipal Administrations (TMAs), it is learnt on Wednesday. With the restoration of Comissionerate
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
PTCL wins SAMENA Award 2011

PTCL wins SAMENA Award 2011

Pakistan Telecommunications Company Ltd (PTCL) CEO and President, Walid Irshaid, accepted the prestigious SAMENA Award 2011 for PTCL as "Best Telecom Operator in South Asia", conferred at the annual SAMENA 'Convergence to Doha' summit held in Doha on Nove
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Group of swindlers cheating rain-affected people

Group of swindlers cheating rain-affected people

"I have sent a money order of Rs 2,000 on the address of a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) of Karachi but they have not sent me the application form for funding of Rs 80,000," a rain-affected person told Business Recorder on telephone. A 45-yea
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Tribesmen urged to be vigilant of terrorists

Tribesmen urged to be vigilant of terrorists

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Barrister Masood Kausar on Wednesday urged the tribesmen to be vigilant of the elements, who might re-emerge to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere in Fata, which had been restored after many sacrifices and efforts by the law enfor
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Fixed price of sugarcane rejected

Fixed price of sugarcane rejected

Convenor National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Khawaja Mohammad Khan Hoti MNA, has outright rejected the fixed price of sugarcane and termed it as economic murder of the poor growers. Talking to a delegation of sugarcane growers here on Wednesday, he said t
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Hydro energy power projects: US willing to assist Pakistan

Hydro energy power projects: US willing to assist Pakistan

United States Ambassador Cameron Munter on Wednesday said that the United States was willing to assist Pakistan's hydro energy power projects to overcome the energy crisis crippling the industry. He was addressing students' gathering at Syndicate Hall, Un
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
PEF introduces literacy programme in 32 districts

PEF introduces literacy programme in 32 districts

Besides introducing public private partnership model through Punjab Education Foundation (PEF), different holistic programmes have also been launched by the Punjab government to enhance functional literacy. This also includes introducing literacy programm
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Chiniot Diabetic Centre of Excellence inaugurated

Chiniot Diabetic Centre of Excellence inaugurated

"Business with Service to Humanity" is the hallmark of Chiniot Sheikh Community and it would continue for ever, said S. M. Muneer President India-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IPCCI). He was addressing a function after inaugurating Chiniot Diab
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
PML-N committed to eliminating corruption: Nawaz

PML-N committed to eliminating corruption: Nawaz

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday slammed the PPP-led government for "causing harm to the country's economy". "Rampant corruption, inapt policies and poor governance of the PPP government has led to unpreced
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Dewali at PNCA today

Dewali at PNCA today

Ministry of National Harmony will hold a colourful event to celebrate Hindu Festival of Lights - Dewali here on November 17 at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA). Adviser to Prime Minister for National Harmony Dr Paul Bhatti will be chief guest
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Qureshi, Nawaz meeting on the cards

Qureshi, Nawaz meeting on the cards

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif is going to meet Gilani government's former foreign minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, on latter's return from Dubai. A former PPP Punjab president, Qureshi resigned from basic membership of Pakista
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Punjab food department working on enhancing grain storage capacity

Punjab food department working on enhancing grain storage capacity

Punjab Food Department which is working on enhancing its present grain storage capacity has planned to revive one of its 'silo's situated at Multan with a capacity of storing 40,000 metric tons grain. This storage facility was built with the assistance of
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Sardar Khosa admits he married actress Zeba Khan

Sardar Khosa admits he married actress Zeba Khan

Former Chief Minister Punjab and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) sitting MPA Sardar Dost Muhammad Khosa here on Wednesday admitted before the Lahore High Court (LHC) that he had married actress Zeba Khan alias Sapna Khan, whom he later divorced.
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Qureshi to decide his future course after meeting PPP dissidents

Qureshi to decide his future course after meeting PPP dissidents

Former Foreign Minister, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, will decide his future political course after ascertaining support from the sitting members of the assemblies belonging to PPP. Qureshi will hold marathon meetings with PPP's dissident leaders in Multan, Isla
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Accountants for Business Global Forum Pakistan 2011 today

Accountants for Business Global Forum Pakistan 2011 today

ACCA Pakistan is organising Accountants for Business Global Forum Pakistan 2011 on 17 November 2011 in Lahore. Participants including senior HR, finance and accounting professionals from private and public sector will attend the event. More and more busin
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
GCU RQS holds Faiz Quiz Competition

GCU RQS holds Faiz Quiz Competition

Government College University Lahore Ravians Quiz Society (GCU RQS) on Wednesday organised the Faiz Ahmed Faiz Quiz Competition 2011, which was won by the university's History Department with overall 155 points. GCU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Muhammad K
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan, India embarking on a new era of cooperation

Pakistan, India embarking on a new era of cooperation

The government of Pakistan's recent decision to grant Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India has been warmly welcomed by the representatives of trade and industry as they strongly believe that this positive development, which was being demanded by the
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Municipal bankruptcies soar in the US

Municipal bankruptcies soar in the US

Debt-ridden, bailout-dependent Greece has nothing on Jefferson County, Alabama, which is already bankrupt. Home to Birmingham, Alabama's largest city, Jefferson County's government has suffered from a combination of political mistakes, the bad economy and
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Economic crisis drains Spain

Economic crisis drains Spain

Madrid high school graduate Laura would like a temporary job before beginning her university studies, but she does not even intend to look for one. "There are no jobs in Spain," the 19-year-old says with a sigh. "The only hope would be to have an influent
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
VIEWPOINT The changing face of our politics

VIEWPOINT The changing face of our politics

It is common for a certain variety of wise men and women in this country to say people are themselves to blame for so much that is wrong with this country. They keep electing the same leaders over and over again and then complain of corruption and bad gov
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Another brick in the wall

Another brick in the wall

Small headways made in the brick kiln industry in Pakistan during the last four years are about to go to waste owing to the political apathy and official mismanagement. According to media reports, an environment-friendly, energy-efficient and cost-effecti
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan-India economic cooperation

Pakistan-India economic cooperation

In a joint statement at the end of the sixth round of talks on commercial and economic cooperation between the Pakistan and Indian commerce secretaries, the two countries agreed to enhance bilateral trade. Several such statements were made in the past sub
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
India can become large market for Pakistani fruits, vegetables

India can become large market for Pakistani fruits, vegetables

India could become a large market for Pakistani fruits and vegetables in a free trade environment and exports of these commodities could fetch three billion dollars in next five years, trade experts said. "There is need that we focus on free trade of frui
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (November 16, 2011) and the forecast for Thursday (November 17, 2011).

Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Iqbal Day celebrated at PNCA

Iqbal Day celebrated at PNCA

Children from various educational institutions of twin cities on Wednesday presented colourful cultural show to mark the birth anniversary of National Poet, Allama Muhammed Iqbal. Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in connection with Iqbal Day c
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Wednesday (November 16, 2011) and for Thursday (November 17, 2011).
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Traders welcome increase in number of trading days

Traders welcome increase in number of trading days

The traders and manufacturers in occupied Kashmir have welcomed extension of cross-LoC trade to four days a week. The traders, calling it a good omen, expressed hope that other obstacles in the trade would be removed by the governments of both the countri
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

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

Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Benazir murder: Raja Riaz gives clean chit to PML-Q

Benazir murder: Raja Riaz gives clean chit to PML-Q

Opposition leader in the Punjab assembly Raja Riaz has given a clean chit to the PML-Q on assassination of Benazir Bhutto. Addressing a press conference in the Punjab Assembly on Wednesday, Raja Riaz criticised Shah Mehmood Qureshi and said that the intel
Published 17 Nov, 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 (November 16, 2011).

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

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
'CNG buses to be introduced in Faisalabad under PPP'

'CNG buses to be introduced in Faisalabad under PPP'

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that the provincial government would introduce CNG buses in Faisalabad under Pubic-Private Partnership (PPP). Initially as many as 150 buses would be brought on the roads within four months under the project,
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
DCO Lahore defends his previous appointment

DCO Lahore defends his previous appointment

District Co-ordination Officer (DCO) Lahore Ahad Cheema, here on Wednesday appearing before the Judicial Commission defended his previous appointment as Chairman Higher Education Department (HED) saying that the Chief Minister have discretion to appoint a
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

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

Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
SKMCH&RC organising cancer symposium

SKMCH&RC organising cancer symposium

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC) is organising its 10th Cancer Symposium in the provincial metropolis from November 18 to 20, 2011. Chairman Symposium organising committee, Dr Khalid Nawaz informed media persons at a
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

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

Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Tabligi Ijtama: Railways allows Karachi Express to stop at Raiwind

Tabligi Ijtama: Railways allows Karachi Express to stop at Raiwind

Pakistan Railway Administration has decided to allow Karachi Express 15-Up (departing from Karachi to Lahore) to stop at Raiwind Railway Station for three minutes on November, 17 to 25 for the convenience of people on the eve of Tabligi Ijtama, which will
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
All Pakistan Music Conference: PUCAD student wins gold medal

All Pakistan Music Conference: PUCAD student wins gold medal

Punjab University College of Art & Design (PUCAD) students has shown excellence performance in All Pakistan Music Conference held at Alhamra Lahore. College student Amjad Ali performed well in Light Classical (Thumri) category and bagged gold medal, while
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Summoning Qureshi in Raymond's case Application moved

Summoning Qureshi in Raymond's case Application moved

A bar member submitted an application in his already pending petition pertaining to Raymond Davis praying to summon former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi to ascertain the court about the pressure for giving diplomatic immunity to CIA contractor Ray
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Justice Saeed to take oath as CJ of LHC

Justice Saeed to take oath as CJ of LHC

Justice Sh Azmat Saeed will take oath as new Chief Justice Lahore High Court on Thursday (today) at a ceremony arranged at Governor House. Governor Punjab Sardar Latif Khan Khosa will administer oath to new Chief Justice. Justice Saeed has been made LHC C
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Condolence reference to pay tribute to Hameed Akhtar held

Condolence reference to pay tribute to Hameed Akhtar held

A condolence reference was held at Lahore Press Club on Wednesday to pay tribute to the veteran journalist, progressive writer and film maker Hameed Akhtar for his services to Urdu literature, freedom of expression, free thought and empowerment of poor wh
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Minister for implementation of labour laws

Minister for implementation of labour laws

Provincial Minister for Labour Haji Ehsaan-ud-Din Qureshi on Tuesday directed officials of the labour department to ensure the implementation of labour laws specially for timely payment of minimum wages Rs 7000 per month by the employers. He directed for
Published 17 Nov, 2011 12:00am
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