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Archive - 2011-11-25
Nurses strike continues
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Nurses strike continues

FAISALABAD: Strike of nursing staff of three government hospitals of Faisalabad continued on the third consecutive day o
Published 25 Nov, 2011 11:16pm
Sri Lanka bat in Pakistan T20
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Sri Lanka bat in Pakistan T20

ABU DHABI: Sri Lanka captain Tillakartne Dilshan won the toss and decided to bat in the Twenty20 against Pakistan at Abu
Published 25 Nov, 2011 05:24pm
Romanian govt approves 2012 budget
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Romanian govt approves 2012 budget

BUCHAREST: Romania's centrist coalition government approved the 2012 budget bill on Friday state news agency Agerpres re
Published 25 Nov, 2011 04:40pm
Weekly inflation decreases by 1.09pc
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Weekly inflation decreases by 1.09pc

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended on November 24, for the lowest income group up to Rs.8
Published 25 Nov, 2011 03:19pm
Oil prices drop as dollar firms
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Oil prices drop as dollar firms

LONDON: Oil prices retreated on Friday as the dollar firmed on new eurozone debt tensions, traders said. New York's main
Published 25 Nov, 2011 02:26pm
USAID launches $ 45m CVP for Sindh
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USAID launches $ 45m CVP for Sindh

KARACHI: US Agency for International Development (USAID) on Friday launched $ 45 million "Citizens' Voice Project" to en
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:50pm
Inflation decline by 1.09pc: SPI
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Inflation decline by 1.09pc: SPI

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended on November 24, for the lowest income group up to Rs.8
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:31pm
NBP goes online in Gilgit-Baltistan
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NBP goes online in Gilgit-Baltistan

KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has converted its entire branch network on-line in Gilgit & Baltistan. A spoke
Published 25 Nov, 2011 10:14am
Forex reserves decline
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Forex reserves decline

RECORDER REPORT KARACHI: The total liquid foreign exchange reserves held by the country stood at $16,961.4 million on
Published 25 Nov, 2011 07:06am
SC rejects NRO case
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SC rejects NRO case

KARACHI : Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan rejects Government NRO review petition. SC said documents presented have n
Published 25 Nov, 2011 06:15am
KSE stages smart recovery
Markets

KSE stages smart recovery

RECORDER REPORT KARACHI: After witnessing a declining trend during the last many sessions, the KSE-100 index on Thurs
Published 25 Nov, 2011 05:48am
Benazir wasn't part of NRO deal: CJP
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Benazir wasn't part of NRO deal: CJP

KHUDAYAR MOHLA ISLAMABAD: A 17-member bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday allowed federation's counsel Babar Awan
Published 25 Nov, 2011 05:40am
Philippines' Sept imports up 11.7pc
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Philippines' Sept imports up 11.7pc

MANILA: Philippine imports rose 11.7 percent in September from a year earlier, the fastest growth in five months even as
Published 25 Nov, 2011 05:22am
Oil mixed in Asia
Energy

Oil mixed in Asia

SINGAPORE: Oil prices were mixed in Asian trade Friday as a slump in US crude inventories was offset by economic concern
Published 25 Nov, 2011 04:08am
DGKC goes green in style
BR Research

DGKC goes green in style

Complacency is not a trait the countrys cement sector is known for. Despite impressive volumetric growth in domestic markets this year, lead
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Global oil: Price paradox
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Global oil: Price paradox

Yet another year of challenges is upon us as crude oil makes no mistake in dictating the world economy. Although the world continues to reco
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
RPPs were the only short-term measure: former minister

RPPs were the only short-term measure: former minister

Former minister of Water and Power Raja Pervez Ashraf told Supreme Court on Thursday that contracts of Rental Power Projects were awarded to meet growing power shortages as it was the only short-term measure to provide some relief to consumers facing long
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Sherry discusses her assignment with Zardari

Sherry discusses her assignment with Zardari

Pakistan Ambassador-designate to Washington Sherry Rehman Thursday got briefing on her new assignment during her separate meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari and Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar. According to Presidential spokesman, Rehman called o
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Sherry discusses her assignment with Zardari

Sherry discusses her assignment with Zardari

Pakistan Ambassador-designate to Washington Sherry Rehman Thursday got briefing on her new assignment during her separate meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari and Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar. According to Presidential spokesman, Rehman called o
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Nawaz wants Haqqani's name on ECL: petition filed

Nawaz wants Haqqani's name on ECL: petition filed

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz chief Nawaz Sharif has filed a petition in the Supreme Court, seeking to place the name of former Pakistani envoy to the US, Hussain Haqqani, on the exit control list (ECL) over the memogate scandal. The petitioner submitted t
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Nawaz wants Haqqani's name on ECL: petition filed

Nawaz wants Haqqani's name on ECL: petition filed

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz chief Nawaz Sharif has filed a petition in the Supreme Court, seeking to place the name of former Pakistani envoy to the US, Hussain Haqqani, on the exit control list (ECL) over the memogate scandal. The petitioner submitted t
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Ogra ups gas tariffs for SNGPL, SSGC: effective from January 1, 2012

Ogra ups gas tariffs for SNGPL, SSGC: effective from January 1, 2012

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has increased the gas tariff for Sui-Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) by Rs 43.93 (14 percent) per million cubic feet (mmbtu) and for Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) by Rs 34 (11 percent) per mmbtu. The Og
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Ogra ups gas tariffs for SNGPL, SSGC: effective from January 1, 2012

Ogra ups gas tariffs for SNGPL, SSGC: effective from January 1, 2012

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has increased the gas tariff for Sui-Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) by Rs 43.93 (14 percent) per million cubic feet (mmbtu) and for Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) by Rs 34 (11 percent) per mmbtu. The Og
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Ogra ups gas tariffs for SNGPL, SSGC: effective from January 1, 2012

Ogra ups gas tariffs for SNGPL, SSGC: effective from January 1, 2012

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has increased the gas tariff for Sui-Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) by Rs 43.93 (14 percent) per million cubic feet (mmbtu) and for Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) by Rs 34 (11 percent) per mmbtu. The Og
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Government set to raise CNG price by Rs 4.5 per kg

Government set to raise CNG price by Rs 4.5 per kg

The government has decided to increase Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) price by Rs 4.5 per kg to bring CNG price at 55 percent parity level with petrol. The Petroleum Ministry wanted to impose Gas Development Surcharge on CNG sector, which would be collected
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Government set to raise CNG price by Rs 4.5 per kg

Government set to raise CNG price by Rs 4.5 per kg

The government has decided to increase Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) price by Rs 4.5 per kg to bring CNG price at 55 percent parity level with petrol. The Petroleum Ministry wanted to impose Gas Development Surcharge on CNG sector, which would be collected
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Government set to raise CNG price by Rs 4.5 per kg

Government set to raise CNG price by Rs 4.5 per kg

The government has decided to increase Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) price by Rs 4.5 per kg to bring CNG price at 55 percent parity level with petrol. The Petroleum Ministry wanted to impose Gas Development Surcharge on CNG sector, which would be collected
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
ISE index gains 39.45 points

ISE index gains 39.45 points

Equities moved in upward direction at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where gainers outclassed losers under the lead of star performers stocks amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an increase of 39.45 points, as the Index moved from 2,635.73 to
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
ISE index gains 39.45 points

ISE index gains 39.45 points

Equities moved in upward direction at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where gainers outclassed losers under the lead of star performers stocks amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an increase of 39.45 points, as the Index moved from 2,635.73 to
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Army exercises to help overcome terrorism: Kayani

Army exercises to help overcome terrorism: Kayani

Pak-China joint anti-terrorist military exercises concluded at Mangla, here on Thursday. Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani and Chinese Deputy Army Chief General Hou Shushen attended the concluding ceremony of the exercises conducted by spec
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Army exercises to help overcome terrorism: Kayani

Army exercises to help overcome terrorism: Kayani

Pak-China joint anti-terrorist military exercises concluded at Mangla, here on Thursday. Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani and Chinese Deputy Army Chief General Hou Shushen attended the concluding ceremony of the exercises conducted by spec
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Man angry about food prices slaps Indian minister

Man angry about food prices slaps Indian minister

A man has slapped India's agriculture minister in the face, apparently to draw attention to rising food prices. Sharad Pawar was talking to reporters at a political function Thursday when the man attacked him. TV news reports said the man was shouting slo
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Man angry about food prices slaps Indian minister

Man angry about food prices slaps Indian minister

A man has slapped India's agriculture minister in the face, apparently to draw attention to rising food prices. Sharad Pawar was talking to reporters at a political function Thursday when the man attacked him. TV news reports said the man was shouting slo
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Mugabe calls British Prime Minister 'satanic'

Mugabe calls British Prime Minister 'satanic'

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has called British Prime Minister David Cameron "satanic" for his support of gay rights, in a speech railing at Western influence in the country, state media said Thursday. "It becomes worse and satanic when you get a pr
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Mugabe calls British Prime Minister 'satanic'

Mugabe calls British Prime Minister 'satanic'

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has called British Prime Minister David Cameron "satanic" for his support of gay rights, in a speech railing at Western influence in the country, state media said Thursday. "It becomes worse and satanic when you get a pr
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Pillion-riding banned in Karachi

Pillion-riding banned in Karachi

The Sindh Home department on Thursday imposed a ban on pillion riding in Karachi under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) The ban will be effective from Friday, November 25, till the 10th of Muharram. Senior citizens, women and media person
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Pillion-riding banned in Karachi

Pillion-riding banned in Karachi

The Sindh Home department on Thursday imposed a ban on pillion riding in Karachi under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) The ban will be effective from Friday, November 25, till the 10th of Muharram. Senior citizens, women and media person
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Egypt military apologises, says vote will go on

Egypt military apologises, says vote will go on

Egypt's military rulers apologised on Thursday for the deaths of demonstrators at the hands of police, while insisting elections will go ahead next week as planned. "The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) presents its regrets and deep apologies fo
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Egypt military apologises, says vote will go on

Egypt military apologises, says vote will go on

Egypt's military rulers apologised on Thursday for the deaths of demonstrators at the hands of police, while insisting elections will go ahead next week as planned. "The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) presents its regrets and deep apologies fo
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Former Prime Minister invited to form new government

Former Prime Minister invited to form new government

Egypt's ruling military council asked former prime minister Kamal Ganzouri to form a new government on Thursday after protesters demanded the army sack the previous cabinet, Al Jazeera television reported, citing unspecified reports. Ganzouri headed a cab
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Former Prime Minister invited to form new government

Former Prime Minister invited to form new government

Egypt's ruling military council asked former prime minister Kamal Ganzouri to form a new government on Thursday after protesters demanded the army sack the previous cabinet, Al Jazeera television reported, citing unspecified reports. Ganzouri headed a cab
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Libya's new government takes office

Libya's new government takes office

Libya's new transitional government was sworn in Thursday tasked with uniting the war-ravaged country and paving the way to a new constitution and general elections in seven months. The ministers pledged to remain faithful to the "objectives of the Februa
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Libya's new government takes office

Libya's new government takes office

Libya's new transitional government was sworn in Thursday tasked with uniting the war-ravaged country and paving the way to a new constitution and general elections in seven months. The ministers pledged to remain faithful to the "objectives of the Februa
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (November 24, 2011).

Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Four Shias killed in Saudi Arabia

Four Shias killed in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's minority Shias have staged protests in an eastern city, and four were shot dead, the Interior Ministry said Thursday. The ministry statement did not say who fired the fatal shots in the city of Qatif, but a top official said security forces
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Four Shias killed in Saudi Arabia

Four Shias killed in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's minority Shias have staged protests in an eastern city, and four were shot dead, the Interior Ministry said Thursday. The ministry statement did not say who fired the fatal shots in the city of Qatif, but a top official said security forces
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (November 24, 2011).

Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Grenade attacks kill three in Kenya

Grenade attacks kill three in Kenya

Two grenade attacks in the eastern Kenyan town of Garissa close to the border with Somalia on Thursday killed three people and injured 27, police said. One explosion in the local Holiday Inn killed two people while another in a street killed a third, a lo
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (November 24, 2011).

Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Grenade attacks kill three in Kenya

Grenade attacks kill three in Kenya

Two grenade attacks in the eastern Kenyan town of Garissa close to the border with Somalia on Thursday killed three people and injured 27, police said. One explosion in the local Holiday Inn killed two people while another in a street killed a third, a lo
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (November 24, 2011).

Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Imran Farooq murder case: no arrests made, says UK Home Secretary

Imran Farooq murder case: no arrests made, says UK Home Secretary

The visiting UK Home Secretary Theresa May said on Thursday that no arrests have been made in connection with Dr Imran Farooq murder case. Earlier, Interior Minister Rehman Malik had also denied that any arrests had been made in the case. The British home
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar higher

THE RUPEE: dollar higher

The rupee fell in relation to dollar on the currency market on Thursday, dealers said. The rupee dropped by 15 paisa in relation to dollar for buying at 87.65 and lost 13 paisa for selling at 87.67, they said.
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Imran Farooq murder case: no arrests made, says UK Home Secretary

Imran Farooq murder case: no arrests made, says UK Home Secretary

The visiting UK Home Secretary Theresa May said on Thursday that no arrests have been made in connection with Dr Imran Farooq murder case. Earlier, Interior Minister Rehman Malik had also denied that any arrests had been made in the case. The British home
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar higher

THE RUPEE: dollar higher

The rupee fell in relation to dollar on the currency market on Thursday, dealers said. The rupee dropped by 15 paisa in relation to dollar for buying at 87.65 and lost 13 paisa for selling at 87.67, they said.
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (November 24, 2011).

Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
India opens supermarket sector to foreign players

India opens supermarket sector to foreign players

India threw open its $450 billion retail market to global supermarket giants on Thursday, approving its biggest reform in years that may boost sorely needed investment in Asia's third-largest economy. The world's largest retail group, Wal-Mart Stores Inc,
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (November 24, 2011).

Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
India opens supermarket sector to foreign players

India opens supermarket sector to foreign players

India threw open its $450 billion retail market to global supermarket giants on Thursday, approving its biggest reform in years that may boost sorely needed investment in Asia's third-largest economy. The world's largest retail group, Wal-Mart Stores Inc,
Published 25 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 Thursday (November 24, 2011).

Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
India opens supermarket sector to foreign players

India opens supermarket sector to foreign players

India threw open its $450 billion retail market to global supermarket giants on Thursday, approving its biggest reform in years that may boost sorely needed investment in Asia''s third-largest economy. The world''s largest retail group, Wal-Mart Stores In
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (November 24, 2011).

Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Another incident of cannibalism

Another incident of cannibalism

Another incident of Cannibalism has surfaced in the country, as a woman, who is alleged to have slaughtered her husband, was caught red-handed while cooking her husband's flesh. According to police and rescuers, the incident took place at Green Town withi
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Thursday (November 24, 2011) and for Friday (November 25, 2011).
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Another incident of cannibalism

Another incident of cannibalism

Another incident of Cannibalism has surfaced in the country, as a woman, who is alleged to have slaughtered her husband, was caught red-handed while cooking her husband's flesh. According to police and rescuers, the incident took place at Green Town withi
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (November 24, 2011).

Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Taxpayers' data: secrecy of banks will not be compromised: FBR

Taxpayers' data: secrecy of banks will not be compromised: FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue has conveyed to the banking sector that the secrecy of banks will not be compromised if they provide the taxpayers' data to the tax department in the current global scenario. Presently different governments are obtaining infor
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Taxpayers' data: secrecy of banks will not be compromised: FBR

Taxpayers' data: secrecy of banks will not be compromised: FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue has conveyed to the banking sector that the secrecy of banks will not be compromised if they provide the taxpayers' data to the tax department in the current global scenario. Presently different governments are obtaining infor
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Taxpayers'' data: secrecy of banks will not be compromised: FBR

Taxpayers'' data: secrecy of banks will not be compromised: FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue has conveyed to the banking sector that the secrecy of banks will not be compromised if they provide the taxpayers'' data to the tax department in the current global scenario. Presently different governments are obtaining info
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (November 24, 2011).

Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
MCCI hails wheat price increase

MCCI hails wheat price increase

Chairman Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI)'s agriculture Committee Shahid Naseem Khokhar on Thursday hailed Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani for increasing wheat support price from Rs 950 to 1,050 per 40 kg, and termed it a right decision
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (November 24, 2011).

Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (November 24, 2011) and the forecast for Friday (November 25, 2011).

Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Pakistani businessmen's concerns on MFN to be addressed: Indian HC

Pakistani businessmen's concerns on MFN to be addressed: Indian HC

Indian High Commissioner Sharat Sabharwal on Thursday said the business community concerns regarding MFN to India will be addressed fully and in this regard a team of Indian experts is visiting Pakistan in the first quarter of 2012 to discuss Non-Tariff B
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Imran asked to scrap Christmas rally

Imran asked to scrap Christmas rally

A Christian rights group on Thursday urged Imran Khan to scrap a major rally planned for Christmas Day, calling the move insensitive to the minority group. He now hopes to top that success with a rally in Karachi, which holds special significance as the b
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Major Sharif Sabir (Retd) convicted

Major Sharif Sabir (Retd) convicted

Accountability Court No IV Rawalpindi Thursday convicted Major Muhammad Sharif Sabir (Retd), former General Secretary, Employees Co-operative Housing Society, Ministry of Interior, Islamabad on the charges of embezzlement in MIECHS funds. The court awarde
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Illegal input tax adjustments: FBR decides to compile updated list

Illegal input tax adjustments: FBR decides to compile updated list

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to compile an updated list of illegal input tax adjustments to be communicated to the Large Taxpayer Units (LTUs) and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) on monthly basis. In this connection, the FBR has issued instr
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
LHC reserves verdict

LHC reserves verdict

Lahore High Court here Thursday reserved its verdict in a petition of former computerisation consultant of all education boards in Punjab, Dr Majid Naeem challenging his arrest by the National Accountability Bureau. Dr Majid pleaded through his counsel th
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
'Government to support farming community in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa'

'Government to support farming community in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa'

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Barrister Masood Kausar on Thursday said the KP government to encourage farming community of Kurram Agency to make best use of the available resources. Talking about the possibility of agricultural development in the Khurram Ag
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Mild tremor rattles parts of Quetta

Mild tremor rattles parts of Quetta

Mild tremor shook Ziarat and surrounding areas on Thursday evening without causing any damage to life and property local officials said. The magnitude of the tremor on the Richter scale was 3.0 and it was felt in Ziarat, Khanozai and adjacent areas of Que
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Weather remains dry in most parts of country

Weather remains dry in most parts of country

Foggy/misty conditions are likely to prevail in plain areas of Punjab, Khyber-Pukhtunkhwa during late night and early morning in the next 24 hours, said the Met Office on Thursday. "Continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country. A shallow t
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
80 Afghans held in Chaman

80 Afghans held in Chaman

Eighty Afghan nationals were held in Chaman for illegally entering Pakistan through Chaman border, Frontier Corps sources said on Thursday. The detained Afghans entered Pakistan from near the Babe Dosti gate of the Chaman border without legal travel docum
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Sindh University second semester exams

Sindh University second semester exams

The Controller of Examinations University of Sindh has announced on Thursday that second semester examinations of all institutes and departments under Bachelors and Masters classes for morning and evening session will commence from November, 28. It is fur
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
ICSP exams schedule

ICSP exams schedule

Executive Director of The Institute of Corporate Secretaries of Pakistan (ICSP) has announced that Winter examinations 2012 will be held at all centres ie Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad from January 23, 2012. Last date for submission of examination forms i
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Former activist of MQM-H among two persons killed

Former activist of MQM-H among two persons killed

At least two persons including a former activist of Mohajir Qaumi Movement (MQM-H) were gunned down in separate incidents at various parts of the metropolis here on Thursday. According to details, the former activist of MQM-H Aish Mohammad, 52, son of Kho
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
KMC Administrator notifies change of nomenclature

KMC Administrator notifies change of nomenclature

Administrator Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) Muhammad Hussain Syed has notified on Thursday the change of nomenclature as part of the Schedule of Establishment of KMC with immediate effect under consequent upon revival of the Sindh Local Governmen
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Students at DHA College pay homage to Iqbal

Students at DHA College pay homage to Iqbal

'Iqbal Day' was held with great fervour to pay homage to the national poet, thinker and philosopher Allama Mohammed Iqbal at Defence Authority Degree College for Women Phase-VII (Extn). Dr Uzma Farman Farooqui, Head of Urdu Department, Karachi University
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Etihad Airways sponsors glass exhibition

Etihad Airways sponsors glass exhibition

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is sponsoring a world-class art exhibition featuring renowned French glass maker Jean Claude Novaro from November 25 to December 2 in Karachi. According to a Etihad Airways' spokesperson he
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves decline

Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves decline

The total liquid foreign exchange reserves held by the country stood at $16,961.4 million on November 18, 2011 as compared to $17,031.5 million on November 11, 2011. Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) declined to $13,202.5
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Asia Pacific Space Agency Forum: DPS student to represent Pakistan

Asia Pacific Space Agency Forum: DPS student to represent Pakistan

The Pakistani girl, Fatima Hussain daughter of Hussain Khan, a student of class IX at Dawood Public School (DPS), Karachi has been selected to represent Pakistan at the Asia Pacific Space Agency Forum to be held at Singapore from December 3 to 5. Fatima H
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Jamaat-e-Islami flays increase in wheat support price

Jamaat-e-Islami flays increase in wheat support price

Naib Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Senator Professor Khurshid Ahmad has expressed his astonishment on increase of Rs 100 per each 40kg in the wheat support price. He has expressed his strong reservations about the Constitutional legality of the action
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
AKTI to support KCCI employees' protest

AKTI to support KCCI employees' protest

All Karachi Tajir Ittehad (AKTI) on Thursday said it would take part in the protest demonstration of employees union (CBA) of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), which will be held on Friday (today). Talking to Business Recorder at FPC
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Sindh University convocation 2010 on December 31

Sindh University convocation 2010 on December 31

A meeting of organising committee in connection with the academic convocation 2010 scheduled to be held on December 31, was convened on Thursday. The meeting was presided over by the Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Nazir A. Mughal while Pro Vice Chancellors
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Rear Admiral Hasnain's book 'Odyssey of a Sailor' launched

Rear Admiral Hasnain's book 'Odyssey of a Sailor' launched

Naval Chief Admiral Asif Sandila said on Thursday that the book 'Odyssey of a Sailor' is an invaluable narration of the author Rear Admiral Syed Zahid Hasnain's experiences and gives an insight into the trials and tribulations of Pakistan navy during the
Published 25 Nov, 2011 12:00am
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