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Archive - 2012-03-08
Saudi Ambassador calls on President
Top News

Saudi Ambassador calls on President

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Abdul Aziz Ibrahim Al-Ghadeer called on President Asif Ali Zardari her
Published 08 Mar, 2012 03:59pm
US jobless claims rise 8,000 last week
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US jobless claims rise 8,000 last week

WASHINGTON: New US claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week, a government report showed on Thursday,
Published 08 Mar, 2012 03:54pm
Gold jumps to Rs50,314
Markets

Gold jumps to Rs50,314

KARACHI: Gold surged by Rs 472 to close at Rs 50,314 per 10 grams in the local market Thursday as its international pric
Published 08 Mar, 2012 02:56pm
DIBP reports record profit of Rs316mn
Top News

DIBP reports record profit of Rs316mn

KARACHI: Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Limited (DIBPL) has reported a record pre-tax profit of Rs316 million for the year
Published 08 Mar, 2012 02:37pm
ECB holds key rate steady at 1.0pc
Top News

ECB holds key rate steady at 1.0pc

FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank held its key interest rates steady, as expected on Thursday, leaving eurozone borro
Published 08 Mar, 2012 01:11pm
French trade deficit rises in January
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French trade deficit rises in January

PARIS: France had a trade deficit of 5.324 billion euros ($7.0 billion) in January, an increase of nearly 300 million eu
Published 08 Mar, 2012 11:24am
RECORDER REPORT: KSE mid day update
Top News

RECORDER REPORT: KSE mid day update

KARACHI: On Thursday, until 12:33 P.M., KSE-100 Index remained positive and was at 13,309.56 with a positive change of 6
Published 08 Mar, 2012 08:08am
UN condemns Yemen raid
Middle East

UN condemns Yemen raid

UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council on Wednesday condemned "in the strongest terms" an attack on an army camp in sou
Published 08 Mar, 2012 06:14am
Required - Financial literacy
BR Research

Required - Financial literacy

It has been rightly said that literacy is a key to unlock development potentials. To implement this recipe for success, State Bank of Pakist
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Greece at its most vulnerable
BR Research

Greece at its most vulnerable

In a move that spooked international markets, bringing European and US stock markets to their worst day in 2012, Greece literally threatened
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Where now for gold?
BR Research

Where now for gold?

Central bank gold reserves, fiscal and political tensions, oil prices, foreign exchange rates, hedgers (gold miners), key indicators of deve
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Current Year 2011 banking industry NPLs surge by Rs 56 billion

Current Year 2011 banking industry NPLs surge by Rs 56 billion

Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) of banking industry posted a phenomenal rise of over Rs 56 billion at the end of calendar year 2011 (CY11), creating new challenges and credit risks for the financial sector of Pakistan. Sources in the banking industry told
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Current Year 2011 banking industry NPLs surge by Rs 56 billion

Current Year 2011 banking industry NPLs surge by Rs 56 billion

Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) of banking industry posted a phenomenal rise of over Rs 56 billion at the end of calendar year 2011 (CY11), creating new challenges and credit risks for the financial sector of Pakistan. Sources in the banking industry told
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Index loses 79.39 points

Index loses 79.39 points

Despite healthy foreign buying, the KSE-100 index on Wednesday lost 79.39 points to close at 13,244.95 points due to profit taking mainly by local investors during last hours. The foreign investors remained net buyers of shares worth dollars 3.18 million.
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Index loses 79.39 points

Index loses 79.39 points

Despite healthy foreign buying, the KSE-100 index on Wednesday lost 79.39 points to close at 13,244.95 points due to profit taking mainly by local investors during last hours. The foreign investors remained net buyers of shares worth dollars 3.18 million.
Published 08 Mar, 2012 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 Wednesday (March 07, 2012).

Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Index loses 79.39 points

Index loses 79.39 points

Despite healthy foreign buying, the KSE-100 index on Wednesday lost 79.39 points to close at 13,244.95 points due to profit taking mainly by local investors during last hours. The foreign investors remained net buyers of shares worth dollars 3.18 million.
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
BRIndex30 falls 0.11 points

BRIndex30 falls 0.11 points

On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened at 10,039.78. It touched an intraday high of 10,170.50 and an intraday low of 10,006.23 and closed at 10,039.67, which was -0.11 points or zero percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 208,076,935, which was 65.31
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Wednesday (March 07, 2012).
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
BRIndex30 falls 0.11 points

BRIndex30 falls 0.11 points

On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened at 10,039.78. It touched an intraday high of 10,170.50 and an intraday low of 10,006.23 and closed at 10,039.67, which was -0.11 points or zero percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 208,076,935, which was 65.31
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Wednesday (March 07, 2012).

Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Woman 'MPA' disqualified on eve of women's day

Woman 'MPA' disqualified on eve of women's day

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Wednesday disqualified Waheeda Shah, a Pakistan People's Party's (PPP's) candidate from PS-53, from taking part in any election for two years for slapping a woman presiding officer. She was declared in the initial
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Woman 'MPA' disqualified on eve of women's day

Woman 'MPA' disqualified on eve of women's day

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Wednesday disqualified Waheeda Shah, a Pakistan People's Party's (PPP's) candidate from PS-53, from taking part in any election for two years for slapping a woman presiding officer. She was declared in the initial
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Senate passes 'Industrial Relation Bill, 2012'

Senate passes 'Industrial Relation Bill, 2012'

The Senate on Wednesday passed "The Industrial Relation Bill, 2012" unanimously to ensure more rights to labourers and for formation of trade unions and federations of trade unions for better relations between employers and workers. The Bill was moved by
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Senate passes 'Industrial Relation Bill, 2012'

Senate passes 'Industrial Relation Bill, 2012'

The Senate on Wednesday passed "The Industrial Relation Bill, 2012" unanimously to ensure more rights to labourers and for formation of trade unions and federations of trade unions for better relations between employers and workers. The Bill was moved by
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Senate passes ''Industrial Relation Bill, 2012''

Senate passes ''Industrial Relation Bill, 2012''

The Senate on Wednesday passed "The Industrial Relation Bill, 2012" unanimously to ensure more rights to labourers and for formation of trade unions and federations of trade unions for better relations between employers and workers. The Bill was moved by
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Senate passes ''''Industrial Relation Bill, 2012''''

Senate passes ''''Industrial Relation Bill, 2012''''

The Senate on Wednesday passed "The Industrial Relation Bill, 2012" unanimously to ensure more rights to labourers and for formation of trade unions and federations of trade unions for better relations between employers and workers. The Bill was moved by
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Six powers seek joint stance on Iran at UN meeting

Six powers seek joint stance on Iran at UN meeting

The six world powers sought on Wednesday to hammer out a unified stance on Iran as they prepare to resume long-stalled talks with the Islamic state over its contested nuclear ambitions, diplomats at the UN nuclear agency said. The United States and its We
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Six powers seek joint stance on Iran at UN meeting

Six powers seek joint stance on Iran at UN meeting

The six world powers sought on Wednesday to hammer out a unified stance on Iran as they prepare to resume long-stalled talks with the Islamic state over its contested nuclear ambitions, diplomats at the UN nuclear agency said. The United States and its We
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Indian police arrest man with Iran link over Israel attack

Indian police arrest man with Iran link over Israel attack

An Indian journalist who worked for an Iranian news agency has been arrested in connection with last month's Israeli embassy car bomb blast, police and court officials said on Wednesday, the first arrest linked to the attack.
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Indian police arrest man with Iran link over Israel attack

Indian police arrest man with Iran link over Israel attack

An Indian journalist who worked for an Iranian news agency has been arrested in connection with last month's Israeli embassy car bomb blast, police and court officials said on Wednesday, the first arrest linked to the attack.
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Wednesday (March 07, 2012).

Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
LSE gains 18.47 points

LSE gains 18.47 points

Bullish sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Wednesday and the equities registered further gains amid ascending transaction volume following fresh buying in select scrips. The lSE-25 index was further improved by 18.47 points and was close
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
LSE gains 18.47 points

LSE gains 18.47 points

Bullish sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Wednesday and the equities registered further gains amid ascending transaction volume following fresh buying in select scrips. The lSE-25 index was further improved by 18.47 points and was close
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Equities show negative signs on ISE

Equities show negative signs on ISE

Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 45.83 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,897.64 to 2,851.81
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Equities show negative signs on ISE

Equities show negative signs on ISE

Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 45.83 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,897.64 to 2,851.81
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Anonymous takes down Vatican websites

Anonymous takes down Vatican websites

The hacking group Anonymous took down several Vatican websites on Wednesday, saying it was targeting the "corrupt" Catholic Church, a day after a high-profile bust of the group's alleged leaders. "Anonymous decided today to besiege your site in response t
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Anonymous takes down Vatican websites

Anonymous takes down Vatican websites

The hacking group Anonymous took down several Vatican websites on Wednesday, saying it was targeting the "corrupt" Catholic Church, a day after a high-profile bust of the group's alleged leaders. "Anonymous decided today to besiege your site in response t
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Recovery of missing persons: Senate unanimously passes resolution

Recovery of missing persons: Senate unanimously passes resolution

The Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution for recovery and release of missing persons. The resolution was moved by Professor Khurshid Ahmed of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) in the Upper House of the Parliament. The House passed the resolution unanimo
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 07, 2012).

Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Recovery of missing persons: Senate unanimously passes resolution

Recovery of missing persons: Senate unanimously passes resolution

The Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution for recovery and release of missing persons. The resolution was moved by Professor Khurshid Ahmed of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) in the Upper House of the Parliament. The House passed the resolution unanimo
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 07, 2012).

Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Mexico's Slim world's richest for third year: Forbes

Mexico's Slim world's richest for third year: Forbes

Mexico telecoms czar Carlos Slim topped the Forbes annual world's richest list Wednesday, sporting a $69 billion fortune that while down from last year still outpaced the runner-up, Microsoft founder Bill Gates. Forbes said 1,226 tycoons made it onto its
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 07, 2012).

Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Mexico's Slim world's richest for third year: Forbes

Mexico's Slim world's richest for third year: Forbes

Mexico telecoms czar Carlos Slim topped the Forbes annual world's richest list Wednesday, sporting a $69 billion fortune that while down from last year still outpaced the runner-up, Microsoft founder Bill Gates. Forbes said 1,226 tycoons made it onto its
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES

JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES

Jubilee Life Insurance Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 07, 2012).

Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Mexico''s Slim world''s richest for third year: Forbes

Mexico''s Slim world''s richest for third year: Forbes

Mexico telecoms czar Carlos Slim topped the Forbes annual world''s richest list Wednesday, sporting a $69 billion fortune that while down from last year still outpaced the runner-up, Microsoft founder Bill Gates. Forbes said 1,226 tycoons made it onto its
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES

JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES

Jubilee Life Insurance Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 07, 2012).

Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES

JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES

Jubilee Life Insurance Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 07, 2012).

Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
US says Iranian general key in Afghan heroin trade

US says Iranian general key in Afghan heroin trade

Washington on Wednesday named a general in Iran's elite al-Quds force as a key figure in trafficking heroin from Afghanistan. The US Treasury designated General Gholamreza Baghbani, who runs the Revolutionary Guards' Quds force office in Zahedan near the
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
US says Iranian general key in Afghan heroin trade

US says Iranian general key in Afghan heroin trade

Washington on Wednesday named a general in Iran's elite al-Quds force as a key figure in trafficking heroin from Afghanistan. The US Treasury designated General Gholamreza Baghbani, who runs the Revolutionary Guards' Quds force office in Zahedan near the
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
S&P warns on instability

S&P warns on instability

Pakistan's near-term risk of political instability has risen in recent months, but the country's sovereign rating of B- with a stable outlook remains unchanged, ratings agency Standard & Poor's said. Standard & Poor's, or S&P, warned in a report on Tuesda
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
S&P warns on instability

S&P warns on instability

Pakistan's near-term risk of political instability has risen in recent months, but the country's sovereign rating of B- with a stable outlook remains unchanged, ratings agency Standard & Poor's said. Standard & Poor's, or S&P, warned in a report on Tuesda
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
S&P warns on instability

S&P warns on instability

Pakistan''s near-term risk of political instability has risen in recent months, but the country''s sovereign rating of B- with a stable outlook remains unchanged, ratings agency Standard & Poor''s said. Standard & Poor''s, or S&P, warned in a report on Tu
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Earth braces for biggest space storm in five years

Earth braces for biggest space storm in five years

A pair of steamy explosions on the Sun's surface in recent days is sparking the biggest radiation and geomagnetic storm the Earth has experienced in five years, space weather experts said Wednesday. The full brunt of the storm is expected to hit Earth ear
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Earth braces for biggest space storm in five years

Earth braces for biggest space storm in five years

A pair of steamy explosions on the Sun's surface in recent days is sparking the biggest radiation and geomagnetic storm the Earth has experienced in five years, space weather experts said Wednesday. The full brunt of the storm is expected to hit Earth ear
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Key positive developments: analysts revise KSE index target to 14,300

Key positive developments: analysts revise KSE index target to 14,300

The government's likely acceptance of SECP capital gain tax (CGT) proposal, better than anticipated foreign flows and improved earnings projection are key positive developments that have compelled the analysts to revise their 2012 KSE-100 index target fro
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Key positive developments: analysts revise KSE index target to 14,300

Key positive developments: analysts revise KSE index target to 14,300

The government's likely acceptance of SECP capital gain tax (CGT) proposal, better than anticipated foreign flows and improved earnings projection are key positive developments that have compelled the analysts to revise their 2012 KSE-100 index target fro
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Key positive developments: analysts revise KSE index target to 14,300

Key positive developments: analysts revise KSE index target to 14,300

The government''s likely acceptance of SECP capital gain tax (CGT) proposal, better than anticipated foreign flows and improved earnings projection are key positive developments that have compelled the analysts to revise their 2012 KSE-100 index target fr
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Terrorists may be eyeing cyber attacks on US: FBI

Terrorists may be eyeing cyber attacks on US: FBI

FBI Director Robert Mueller says terrorists may seek to train their own recruits or hire outsiders with an eye toward pursuing cyber attacks on the United States. The FBI director says terrorists have not used the Internet to launch a full-scale cyber att
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Terrorists may be eyeing cyber attacks on US: FBI

Terrorists may be eyeing cyber attacks on US: FBI

FBI Director Robert Mueller says terrorists may seek to train their own recruits or hire outsiders with an eye toward pursuing cyber attacks on the United States. The FBI director says terrorists have not used the Internet to launch a full-scale cyber att
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
SECP clarifies: no trade between brokers of same exchange

SECP clarifies: no trade between brokers of same exchange

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has said that no broker whether individual or corporate can trade with any other broker of the same exchange on proprietary and/or client account.
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
SECP clarifies: no trade between brokers of same exchange

SECP clarifies: no trade between brokers of same exchange

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has said that no broker whether individual or corporate can trade with any other broker of the same exchange on proprietary and/or client account.
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
SECP clarifies: no trade between brokers of same exchange

SECP clarifies: no trade between brokers of same exchange

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has said that no broker whether individual or corporate can trade with any other broker of the same exchange on proprietary and/or client account.
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Tarbela on 'dead' level: Punjab blames Irsa, Sindh for water crisis

Tarbela on 'dead' level: Punjab blames Irsa, Sindh for water crisis

The country's main water reservoir on river Indus, Tarbela has prematurely reached its dead level at a critical stage of the Rabi crops flowering and maturity that would reduce per acre yield especially of wheat this year. Punjab Irrigation department eng
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Tarbela on 'dead' level: Punjab blames Irsa, Sindh for water crisis

Tarbela on 'dead' level: Punjab blames Irsa, Sindh for water crisis

The country's main water reservoir on river Indus, Tarbela has prematurely reached its dead level at a critical stage of the Rabi crops flowering and maturity that would reduce per acre yield especially of wheat this year. Punjab Irrigation department eng
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Tarbela on ''dead'' level: Punjab blames Irsa, Sindh for water crisis

Tarbela on ''dead'' level: Punjab blames Irsa, Sindh for water crisis

The country''s main water reservoir on river Indus, Tarbela has prematurely reached its dead level at a critical stage of the Rabi crops flowering and maturity that would reduce per acre yield especially of wheat this year. Punjab Irrigation department en
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Nawaz nominates Dar PML-N's parliamentary leader in Senate

Nawaz nominates Dar PML-N's parliamentary leader in Senate

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Mian Nawaz Sharif has nominated Senator Ishaq Dar as party's parliamentary leader in Upper House of the Parliament. According to a press release issued here on Wednesday by the party's central secretariat, Dar ha
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Allotment of shares approved

Allotment of shares approved

In order to complete the subscription of unsubscribed Right Shares, the Board of Directors of Silkbank has approved the allotment of 1,028,710,173 shares to Shaukat Tarin. Earlier, these unsubscribed shares were allotted to Azmat Tarin. Silkbank board of
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Allotment of shares approved

Allotment of shares approved

In order to complete the subscription of unsubscribed Right Shares, the Board of Directors of Silkbank has approved the allotment of 1,028,710,173 shares to Shaukat Tarin. Earlier, these unsubscribed shares were allotted to Azmat Tarin. Silkbank board of
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Abbottabad Commission holds interactive session

Abbottabad Commission holds interactive session

A meeting of the inquiry commission on Abbottabad Operation was held here on Wednesday with Justice Javed Iqbal, former senior judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and the President of the Commission in the chair. The meeting was attended by Lieutenant
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
'Government making efforts to provide basic facilities to labourers'

'Government making efforts to provide basic facilities to labourers'

Provincial Minister for Labour Haji Ehsaan-ud-Din Qureshi said on Wednesday that the Punjab government was making efforts to provide state-of-the-art health care, education and best residential facilities to the labourer community. He expressed these view
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Terrorism will not harm Pakistan ties: China

Terrorism will not harm Pakistan ties: China

Cross-border terrorism in China's ethnically divided far western region of Xinjiang will not harm the nation's diplomatic ties with Pakistan and other neighbouring countries, a regional official said on Wednesday. Chinese security authorities had found "c
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (March 07, 2012).

Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Increased computer use by adolescents cause for concern

Increased computer use by adolescents cause for concern

Researchers have found a strong association between computer and Internet use in adolescents and engagement in multiple-risk behaviours (MRB). "This research is based on social cognitive theory, which suggests that seeing people engaged in behaviour is a
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
PMC, UAF to revive Environment Watch in Faisalabad

PMC, UAF to revive Environment Watch in Faisalabad

Punjab Medical College (PMC) and University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) on Wednesday agreed to revive Environment Watch in the district for conducting tangible researches and making products for environment as well as alleviating the hazardous effects
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (March 07, 2012).

Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
National Assembly summoned on March 12

National Assembly summoned on March 12

President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday, on the advice of Prime Minister, has summoned National Assembly session on March 12, 2012 at 5.00 pm.
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (March 07, 2012).

Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Bomb blast kills child

Bomb blast kills child

A low intensity bomb planted in a sewer on Kohat-Peshawar Road here on Wednesday went off, killing a nine-year old child and wounding three others, DSP Riazul Islam said. Talking to reporters at site of bomb explosion, he said it was a remote-control expl
Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (March 07, 2012).

Published 08 Mar, 2012 12:00am
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