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Archive - 2012-03-18
King of Tonga dead: report
Asia

King of Tonga dead: report

NUKA'ALOFA: The King of Tonga George Tupou V died Sunday in a hospital in Hong Kong, a report said, but there was no imm
Published 18 Mar, 2012 01:03pm
Tax-to-GDP ratio fell to 8.6pc in FY11
Top News

Tax-to-GDP ratio fell to 8.6pc in FY11

RECORDER REPORT ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's tax-to-GDP ratio declined from 9.1 percent in 2008-09 (registering the same rat
Published 18 Mar, 2012 07:55am
Air New Zealand grounds ATR fleet
Asia

Air New Zealand grounds ATR fleet

WELLINGTON: Air New Zealand grounded 11 aircraft after cracks were found around the cockpit windows of one plane by wh
Published 18 Mar, 2012 05:58am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 17, 2012).

Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (March 17, 2012).

Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (March 17, 2012) and the forecast for Sunday (March 18, 2012).

Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
PML(N) legislators lead walkout

PML(N) legislators lead walkout

Amidst noisy scenes, legislators belonging to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and other opposition parties staged a walkout to protest against the presidential address and what they said a dismal performance of the government during the last four yea
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
PML(N) legislators lead walkout

PML(N) legislators lead walkout

Amidst noisy scenes, legislators belonging to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and other opposition parties staged a walkout to protest against the presidential address and what they said a dismal performance of the government during the last four yea
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
India not to tax rupee payments for Iranian oil

India not to tax rupee payments for Iranian oil

India has exempted payment in rupees for oil imports from Iran from hefty local taxes, a move that would help refiners settle some of their oil trade with the sanctions-hit country if the current mechanism through Turkey folds under fresh sanctions.
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
India not to tax rupee payments for Iranian oil

India not to tax rupee payments for Iranian oil

India has exempted payment in rupees for oil imports from Iran from hefty local taxes, a move that would help refiners settle some of their oil trade with the sanctions-hit country if the current mechanism through Turkey folds under fresh sanctions.
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
India not to tax rupee payments for Iranian oil

India not to tax rupee payments for Iranian oil

India has exempted payment in rupees for oil imports from Iran from hefty local taxes, a move that would help refiners settle some of their oil trade with the sanctions-hit country if the current mechanism through Turkey folds under fresh sanctions.
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
First regulatory body from South Asia: CCP nominated for GCR Award

First regulatory body from South Asia: CCP nominated for GCR Award

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has become the first regulatory authority from South Asia to be short-listed by the Global Competition Review (GCR) for the Enforcement Award in the category 'Agency of the Year - Asia-Pacific, Middle East and
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
First regulatory body from South Asia: CCP nominated for GCR Award

First regulatory body from South Asia: CCP nominated for GCR Award

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has become the first regulatory authority from South Asia to be short-listed by the Global Competition Review (GCR) for the Enforcement Award in the category 'Agency of the Year - Asia-Pacific, Middle East and
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
First regulatory body from South Asia: CCP nominated for GCR Award

First regulatory body from South Asia: CCP nominated for GCR Award

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has become the first regulatory authority from South Asia to be short-listed by the Global Competition Review (GCR) for the Enforcement Award in the category ''Agency of the Year - Asia-Pacific, Middle East and
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Five Syrian opposition groups form new coalition

Five Syrian opposition groups form new coalition

Five Syrian opposition groups on Saturday announced the formation of a new coalition, a sign of how difficult opponents of the Damascus regime find it to cooperate, a year after the start of the protest movement. The five groups, meeting here, said their
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Five Syrian opposition groups form new coalition

Five Syrian opposition groups form new coalition

Five Syrian opposition groups on Saturday announced the formation of a new coalition, a sign of how difficult opponents of the Damascus regime find it to cooperate, a year after the start of the protest movement. The five groups, meeting here, said their
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Twin bombings in Damascus kill at least 27

Twin bombings in Damascus kill at least 27

Twin blasts hit the heart of Damascus on Saturday, killing at least 27 people in an attack on security installations that state television blamed on "terrorists" seeking to oust President Bashar al-Assad. Syrian television reported that cars packed with e
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Twin bombings in Damascus kill at least 27

Twin bombings in Damascus kill at least 27

Twin blasts hit the heart of Damascus on Saturday, killing at least 27 people in an attack on security installations that state television blamed on "terrorists" seeking to oust President Bashar al-Assad. Syrian television reported that cars packed with e
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Saudi accused of sending military gear to rebels

Saudi accused of sending military gear to rebels

Saudi Arabia is delivering military equipment to Syrian rebels in an effort to stop bloodshed by President Bashar al-Assad's regime, a top Arab diplomat said on Saturday. "Saudi military equipment is on its way to Jordan to arm the Free Syrian Army," the
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Saudi accused of sending military gear to rebels

Saudi accused of sending military gear to rebels

Saudi Arabia is delivering military equipment to Syrian rebels in an effort to stop bloodshed by President Bashar al-Assad's regime, a top Arab diplomat said on Saturday. "Saudi military equipment is on its way to Jordan to arm the Free Syrian Army," the
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
In one day, Obama is $5 million man

In one day, Obama is $5 million man

US President Barack Obama, juggling dual roles as fundraiser extraordinary and commander-in-chief, piled up a cool five million dollars in a lucrative single-day campaign blitz. In no other country is a leader expected to tend to a deteriorating war he is
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
In one day, Obama is $5 million man

In one day, Obama is $5 million man

US President Barack Obama, juggling dual roles as fundraiser extraordinary and commander-in-chief, piled up a cool five million dollars in a lucrative single-day campaign blitz. In no other country is a leader expected to tend to a deteriorating war he is
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
US suspect in Afghan massacre held at military base

US suspect in Afghan massacre held at military base

An American soldier who allegedly shot dead 16 civilians in Afghanistan was being held Saturday in a US military jail in Kansas, awaiting trial as new details of his past emerged. The suspect, identified Friday as 38-year-old US Army Staff Sergeant Robert
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
US suspect in Afghan massacre held at military base

US suspect in Afghan massacre held at military base

An American soldier who allegedly shot dead 16 civilians in Afghanistan was being held Saturday in a US military jail in Kansas, awaiting trial as new details of his past emerged. The suspect, identified Friday as 38-year-old US Army Staff Sergeant Robert
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Tax-to-GDP ratio fell to 8.6 percent in fiscal year 2011

Tax-to-GDP ratio fell to 8.6 percent in fiscal year 2011

Pakistan's tax-to-GDP ratio declined from 9.1 percent in 2008-09 (registering the same ratio in 2009-10) to 8.6 percent in 2010-11 while revenue collection, the President proudly announced in his speech to the joint sitting of parliament, doubled from Rs
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Tax-to-GDP ratio fell to 8.6 percent in fiscal year 2011

Tax-to-GDP ratio fell to 8.6 percent in fiscal year 2011

Pakistan's tax-to-GDP ratio declined from 9.1 percent in 2008-09 (registering the same ratio in 2009-10) to 8.6 percent in 2010-11 while revenue collection, the President proudly announced in his speech to the joint sitting of parliament, doubled from Rs
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Tax-to-GDP ratio fell to 8.6 percent in fiscal year 2011

Tax-to-GDP ratio fell to 8.6 percent in fiscal year 2011

Pakistan''s tax-to-GDP ratio declined from 9.1 percent in 2008-09 (registering the same ratio in 2009-10) to 8.6 percent in 2010-11 while revenue collection, the President proudly announced in his speech to the joint sitting of parliament, doubled from Rs
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Traders observe strike against incidents of extortion

Traders observe strike against incidents of extortion

The city's markets on Saturday remained closed in response to a shutter-down strike call given by traders in protest against the increasing incidents of extortion's and robberies and abduction of traders. The city presented a deserted look particularly in
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Traders observe strike against incidents of extortion

Traders observe strike against incidents of extortion

The city's markets on Saturday remained closed in response to a shutter-down strike call given by traders in protest against the increasing incidents of extortion's and robberies and abduction of traders. The city presented a deserted look particularly in
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Traders observe strike against incidents of extortion

Traders observe strike against incidents of extortion

The city''s markets on Saturday remained closed in response to a shutter-down strike call given by traders in protest against the increasing incidents of extortion''s and robberies and abduction of traders. The city presented a deserted look particularly
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Rushdie 'ridicules' Imran

Rushdie 'ridicules' Imran

British author Salman Rushdie on Saturday attacked "growing intolerance" in India as he returned to the country for the first time since Islamic activists forced him to cancel a visit two months ago. Rushdie, who withdrew from a literary festival in Janua
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Rushdie 'ridicules' Imran

Rushdie 'ridicules' Imran

British author Salman Rushdie on Saturday attacked "growing intolerance" in India as he returned to the country for the first time since Islamic activists forced him to cancel a visit two months ago. Rushdie, who withdrew from a literary festival in Janua
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Goldman person leaked Apple, Intel secrets: lawyer

Goldman person leaked Apple, Intel secrets: lawyer

A person at Goldman Sachs Group Inc, who has not been identified or charged in a broad US insider-trading probe, was caught on a wiretap leaking secrets about Intel Corp and Apple Inc , a lawyer for former Goldman board member Rajat Gupta said in court on
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Goldman person leaked Apple, Intel secrets: lawyer

Goldman person leaked Apple, Intel secrets: lawyer

A person at Goldman Sachs Group Inc, who has not been identified or charged in a broad US insider-trading probe, was caught on a wiretap leaking secrets about Intel Corp and Apple Inc , a lawyer for former Goldman board member Rajat Gupta said in court on
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Goldman person leaked Apple, Intel secrets: lawyer

Goldman person leaked Apple, Intel secrets: lawyer

A person at Goldman Sachs Group Inc, who has not been identified or charged in a broad US insider-trading probe, was caught on a wiretap leaking secrets about Intel Corp and Apple Inc , a lawyer for former Goldman board member Rajat Gupta said in court on
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
War effort hits new low; Karzai at 'end of rope'

War effort hits new low; Karzai at 'end of rope'

President Hamid Karzai says he is at "the end of the rope," and a majority of Americans feel the same way. Of all the past decade's setbacks in the endeavour to form a solid alliance with Afghanistan and defeat the Taliban, the war effort has been driven
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
War effort hits new low; Karzai at 'end of rope'

War effort hits new low; Karzai at 'end of rope'

President Hamid Karzai says he is at "the end of the rope," and a majority of Americans feel the same way. Of all the past decade's setbacks in the endeavour to form a solid alliance with Afghanistan and defeat the Taliban, the war effort has been driven
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Family members of bin Laden remanded

Family members of bin Laden remanded

A court on Saturday remanded family members of Osama bin Laden including his Yemeni wife in judicial custody for nine days, their lawyer said. Bin Laden's youngest wife Amal Abdulfattah was with him in a compound in Abbottabad when he was killed in a US N
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Family members of bin Laden remanded

Family members of bin Laden remanded

A court on Saturday remanded family members of Osama bin Laden including his Yemeni wife in judicial custody for nine days, their lawyer said. Bin Laden's youngest wife Amal Abdulfattah was with him in a compound in Abbottabad when he was killed in a US N
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Brazil to file charges against Chevron executives

Brazil to file charges against Chevron executives

Brazilian prosecutors say they will file criminal charges against 17 Brazil-based executives of Chevron Corp for a new oil leak near its offshore well where at least 110,000 gallons (about 416,000 liters) spilled late last year. Federal prosecutors' spoke
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Brazil to file charges against Chevron executives

Brazil to file charges against Chevron executives

Brazilian prosecutors say they will file criminal charges against 17 Brazil-based executives of Chevron Corp for a new oil leak near its offshore well where at least 110,000 gallons (about 416,000 liters) spilled late last year. Federal prosecutors' spoke
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Brazil to file charges against Chevron executives

Brazil to file charges against Chevron executives

Brazilian prosecutors say they will file criminal charges against 17 Brazil-based executives of Chevron Corp for a new oil leak near its offshore well where at least 110,000 gallons (about 416,000 liters) spilled late last year. Federal prosecutors'' spok
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Suspected mosque arsonist charged with terrorism

Suspected mosque arsonist charged with terrorism

A man suspected of setting fire to a Brussels mosque, killing an imam, has been charged with a terrorism offence, Belgium's Belga news agency reported Saturday, quoting prosecutors. The man had originally been charged with causing death by arson, with the
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Suspected mosque arsonist charged with terrorism

Suspected mosque arsonist charged with terrorism

A man suspected of setting fire to a Brussels mosque, killing an imam, has been charged with a terrorism offence, Belgium's Belga news agency reported Saturday, quoting prosecutors. The man had originally been charged with causing death by arson, with the
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Prices of eatables increase substantially

Prices of eatables increase substantially

The prices of most of the essential kitchen items including ghee/cooking oil, flour, pulses and fruits witnessed substantial increase during the week under review, as compared to the preceding week, reveals a survey conducted by Business Recorder o
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Prices of eatables increase substantially

Prices of eatables increase substantially

The prices of most of the essential kitchen items including ghee/cooking oil, flour, pulses and fruits witnessed substantial increase during the week under review, as compared to the preceding week, reveals a survey conducted by Business Recorder o
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Prices of eatables increase substantially

Prices of eatables increase substantially

The prices of most of the essential kitchen items including ghee/cooking oil, flour, pulses and fruits witnessed substantial increase during the week under review, as compared to the preceding week, reveals a survey conducted by Business Recorder o
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Outgoing DG ISI meets Prime Minister

Outgoing DG ISI meets Prime Minister

Outgoing Director General Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Lieutenant General Ahmed Shuja Pasha paid farewell call on Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani at PM House here on Saturday. The Prime Minister appreciated the meritorious services of the outg
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Seventh FAS programme: PEF announces QAT results to select new schools

Seventh FAS programme: PEF announces QAT results to select new schools

The Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) has announced the result of Quality Assurance Test (QAT) held to select new schools for partnership under Phase-7 of Foundation Assisted Schools (FAS) Programme. These schools will be selected in different districts o
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Government urged not to allow export of sugar

Government urged not to allow export of sugar

Agri Forum Pakistan, Chairman, Muhammad Ibrahim Mughal, has urged the government not to allow export of sugar till the sugar industry declares the final production figures. In a statement issued on Saturday, Mughal said that sugar price should not cross R
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Terrorism hampers investment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Bilour

Terrorism hampers investment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Bilour

ANP leader, Senator Ilyas Ahmed Bilour has said that terrorism has discouraged the local investors to invest in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, saying the province is full of natural resources, which can help to grow industry and tackle with the growing unemployment
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
PML-N expresses disappointment over presidential address

PML-N expresses disappointment over presidential address

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Saturday has expressed 'utter disappointment' on President Asif Ali Zardari's speech to the joint session of the parliament, saying that "it was nothing but repetition of mere tall claims." Commenting on the address
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Workshop for journalists on climate change from March 20

Workshop for journalists on climate change from March 20

Leadership for Environment and Development (LEAD) is going to hold a three-day workshop on titled "Framing responses: Journalist workshop on climate change impacts and challenges", which will start from March 20 in Islamabad. The journalists from South As
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
World Tuberculosis Day on March 24

World Tuberculosis Day on March 24

With the theme of childhood TB, 'World Tuberculosis Day-2012' is being observed here on March 24 like other parts of the world with a pledge to raise awareness about tuberculosis, which remains an epidemic in much of the world, causing deaths of several m
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
'Rs 500 billion out of 1.3 trillion subsidy not properly utilised'

'Rs 500 billion out of 1.3 trillion subsidy not properly utilised'

Chief Executive PEPCO-IPA Saleem Ahmad Siddiqui said that government has pumped Rs 1.3 trillion into power sector as subsidy during the last four years, of which over Rs 500 billion were not properly utilised due to mismanagement and corruption. He was de
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
'Women's role is vital in establishment of peace'

'Women's role is vital in establishment of peace'

Speakers at a seminar have underlined that women role is vital for establishment of peace, saying that the entire region was in grip of terrorism in general and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in particular. They stressed that it was duty of every member of the so
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Trade exhibitions play vital role in economic activities

Trade exhibitions play vital role in economic activities

Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab on Food and Environment, Mansha Ullah Butt has said that the business exhibitions play a vital role in promoting economic activities in any country and creating a soft image. He was addressing the inaugural cerem
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
PTCL team awarded 'Region of the Month' shield

PTCL team awarded 'Region of the Month' shield

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has awarded its region team with the 'Region of the Month' shield in recognition of its outstanding efforts for provision of best customer care and outreach services during January 2012. Executive Vice Pre
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Pharmacists stage demonstration before Balochistan Assembly

Pharmacists stage demonstration before Balochistan Assembly

A large number of pharmacists and drug inspectors staged demonstration outside Balochistan Assembly here on Saturday to press their demands. The protesters led by President of Pharmacists' Association Balochistan Syed Sultan Muhammad and other leaders gat
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Zardari first President to address Parliament for fifth time

Zardari first President to address Parliament for fifth time

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday became the country's first Head of State as he addressed the joint sitting of the Parliament for the fifth time. "This is the first time in our history that an elected President is addressing the joint sitting for th
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Roadside bomb kills three in Bara

Roadside bomb kills three in Bara

In the Mandi Kas area of Bara in Khyber Agency, a bomb planted at the roadside killed three women and injured two others on Saturday. According to the political administration, a car carrying passengers on Sapa Mandi Kas road was struck by the force of a
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Meeting with RAW chief: Yaseen Malik refutes Ijaz's charges

Meeting with RAW chief: Yaseen Malik refutes Ijaz's charges

Renowned leader of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Yaseen Malik on Saturday strongly refuted the claim of the main character in memo case Mansoor Ijaz that he (Yaseen) met the head of Indian intelligence agency RAW. Yaseen filed an application t
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Cotton to be sown on 10 million acres of land

Cotton to be sown on 10 million acres of land

Cotton sowing has begun in the different parts of the country with expectation of over 17 million bales production during the cotton season 2012-2013. Ihsan ul Haq executive member Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) has said that cotton cultivatio
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Sindh University administration takes exception to SUTA statement

Sindh University administration takes exception to SUTA statement

Sindh University administration has taken exception to the press statement issued by representatives of Sindh University Teachers Association (SUTA) on Saturday in which they have observed that the acting Vice Chancellor Dr Parveen Shah was not allowing t
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Traders observe Black Day: industrial activities come to a halt

Traders observe Black Day: industrial activities come to a halt

Industrial activities in the city came to a complete halt on Saturday due to strike call of trader to observe Black Day against extortionism. Chairman North Karachi Association of Trade and Industry (NKATI), Abdul Rasheed Fodderwala said that all industri
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
APOST & CI threaten countrywide protest against extortions

APOST & CI threaten countrywide protest against extortions

Central President All Pakistan Organisation of Small Traders and Cottage Industries, Mehboob Azam has threatened to launch countrywide protest against extortion mafia if traders were not be given security. He was addressing a protest demo jointly held by
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Two alleged extortionists held

Two alleged extortionists held

Sindh police and Citizen Police-Liaison Committee (CPLC) on Saturday claimed to have arrested two alleged extortionists in a joint raid in F B Area Block 18 in the limits of Gulberg police station. According to police officials, the action was taken on th
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
AVCC, CPLC recover body

AVCC, CPLC recover body

Anti-Violence Crime Cell (AVCC) and Citizen Police-Liaison Committee (CPLC) in a joint effort recovered a strangulated body of a 13-year-old captive on the information of kidnappers from Ahsanabad on Saturday. According to CPLC officials, a teenage boy, w
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Malik praises MQM for supporting Zardari

Malik praises MQM for supporting Zardari

Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Saturday hailed MQM for withdrawing its decision to boycott President Asif Ali Zardari's address to joint session of the Parliament. "It was Muttahida Qaumi Movement's statesmanlike decision which demonstrates Alt
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
MQM to continue protest against 'Bhatta Khori'

MQM to continue protest against 'Bhatta Khori'

Leader Mutahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Raza Haroon has said despite coalition partner of the government, MQM is a people's representative and it always raises voice on issues being faced by the people. Talking to a private news channel, he said MQM used its
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Drug smuggling bid foiled

Drug smuggling bid foiled

Foiling a drug smuggling bid security officials at Pak-Afghan border seized a huge cache of hashish near here, Saturday. According to local security officials, a patrol party of the security force signalled a suspicious land cruiser which entered the Paki
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Anti-dengue spray drive to begin from April

Anti-dengue spray drive to begin from April

Acting Commissioner/DCO Rawalpindi, Saqib Zafar, has directed the Health Department of City District Government and Municipal Administration authorities that the larva siding campaign would be finished up to March 31st and spray against Dengue Virus be st
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
SCCI concerned at prolonged, unscheduled power outages

SCCI concerned at prolonged, unscheduled power outages

President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Naeem Anwar Qureshi in a press statement issued on Saturday expressed concern over unscheduled loadshedding of 15 to 18 hours in Sialkot with power outages of 5 hours at a stretch. He said that mas
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Substandard food items: CDGL to cancel stall vendors' licenses

Substandard food items: CDGL to cancel stall vendors' licenses

The City District Government Lahore (CDGL) has warned on Saturday that it will cancel the licenses of stall vendors of Sunday bazaars if they are found guilty of selling substandard food items, over pricing or weighing less. District Co-ordination Officer
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Opportunities in energy sector attracting foreign investors

Opportunities in energy sector attracting foreign investors

Pakistan is fast attaining the status of Business Opportunity Zone (BOZ) for potential foreign investors, as it is not only the energy sector where investments can be made but huge untapped mineral resources worth trillions of dollar also a great attracti
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Crime rate increases in capital

Crime rate increases in capital

As many as nine incidents of robbery and five cases of car lifting were reported in the city's various police stations during the week but there were no arrests. In the last seven days nine cases of robberies including purse snatching incidents were repor
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Judges duty-bound to provide justice: CJ LHC

Judges duty-bound to provide justice: CJ LHC

The Lahore High Court Chief Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed observed that provision of justice to the people is our duty and added in his presence no one could use the judicial system in his favour. He was addressing a closing session of a training course of j
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
EU delivers sanitation equipment to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government

EU delivers sanitation equipment to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government

European Union (EU) delivered sanitation equipment to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa for attaining improved health and hygiene to the people of the rural areas of the province. The equipment was received by Senior Minister, Bashir Ahmed Bilour, in a ceremony held in
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Work on hydropower projects in Swat to begin next month: chief minister

Work on hydropower projects in Swat to begin next month: chief minister

Chief Minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ameeer Haider Khan Hoti has said that the provincial government is going to start work on two hydropower generation projects in Swat next month while foundation stone of two more such schemes with one each in Swat and C
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Judicial Assistant of Supreme Court placed under suspension

Judicial Assistant of Supreme Court placed under suspension

The Registrar Supreme Court has placed under suspension Muhammad Yousaf Jan, Judicial Assistant, working in the Record Section of the Court and has further initiated disciplinary proceedings against him under the Supreme Court (Appointment of Officers and
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Education department could still utilise Rs 0.72 billion

Education department could still utilise Rs 0.72 billion

Although Sindh Planning and Development department initiated work towards the preparation of ADP 2012-13, even then Provincial Education Department could utilise only Rs 0.72 billion out of Rs 1.14 billion released funds of Annual Development Programme (A
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Water-pipe smoking: Commissioner directs DCs to conduct survey

Water-pipe smoking: Commissioner directs DCs to conduct survey

The Commissioner Karachi on Saturday directed all five deputy commissioners to conduct a detailed survey of restaurants, hotels and shops serving water-pipe smoking at public places before launching action under Section-144 against pubs. He was presiding
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan good place to invest: British HC

Pakistan good place to invest: British HC

British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Adam Thomson has said Pakistan is a good place for British businessmen to invest. He inaugurated UK beauty care retailer - Crabtree & Evelyn's first store at Dolmen City Mall, here on Saturday. Thomson and Director o
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
CG, USAID specialist hold women entrepreneurs' roundtable

CG, USAID specialist hold women entrepreneurs' roundtable

Consul General William Martin and USAID specialist Dr Marilyn Wyatt, wife of US Ambassador Cameron Munter, hosted women entrepreneurs on Friday for a roundtable discussion over tea, at the CG's residence. The event was held in recognition of Women's Histo
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Indonesian products' exhibition inaugurated

Indonesian products' exhibition inaugurated

Commissioner Hyderabad Division, Ahmed Bukhsh Narejo inaugurated the two-day Indonesian Products' Exhibition in Indus Hotel, Hyderabad today. The exhibition, organised by the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, provided the opportunity to the
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
HSC Board notification

HSC Board notification

The Deputy Controller of Examinations, Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Hyderabad has notified that the date for Granting Necessary Permission for "Improvement of grade" candidates, who have passed HSC Part-II (Class-XII) in Supplementary Exa
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Bike manufacturers submit budget proposals

Bike manufacturers submit budget proposals

Bike industry has demanded to reduce in complete knocked down (CKD) rates from 15 to 10 per cent, while completely build unit (CBU) rates should also be reduced from 65 to 55 per cent. Besides, reduction in sub-assembly from 20 to 10 per cent and reductio
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Bike manufacturers submit budget proposals

Bike manufacturers submit budget proposals

Bike industry has demanded to reduce in complete knocked down (CKD) rates from 15 to 10 per cent, while completely build unit (CBU) rates should also be reduced from 65 to 55 per cent. Besides, reduction in sub-assembly from 20 to 10 per cent and reductio
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Need for setting up more BISP disbursement counters underscored

Need for setting up more BISP disbursement counters underscored

More counters for disbursement of monthly grant to deserving women under Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) should be opened in all districts of Hyderabad division so that they could draw their allocated monthly grant without any delay.
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
IGP Sindh meets SU vice chancellor

IGP Sindh meets SU vice chancellor

Inspector General Police (IGP) Sindh Syed Mushtaq Shah called on vice-chancellor University of Sindh Dr Parveen Shah on Friday to discuss law-and-order situation on the campus and to find ways and means improve the same.
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Two killed in different incidents

Two killed in different incidents

At least two persons were killed in separate incidents at different parts of metropolis on Saturday. According to police, a bullet-riddled body of a youth was found near Crown Cinema, Maripur Road, in the limits of Kalri police station. The identity of vi
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Private schools: vigilance team inspects exams centres

Private schools: vigilance team inspects exams centres

The Vigilance Committee, headed by Deputy Director Private Schools Hyderabad Shahida Abro, on Friday inspected seven private schools where the team monitored the process of examination. The committee is constituted by Provincial Education Department to in
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Warraich criticises PML-N for rumpus in joint session

Warraich criticises PML-N for rumpus in joint session

President Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) Punjab Imtiaz Safdar Warraich on Saturday has criticised the PML-N for creating rumpus in the joint parliamentary session for President address. Talking to Business Recorder, he said that the PML-N criticism against
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Over 80,000 books sold at Punjab University's fair

Over 80,000 books sold at Punjab University's fair

Pakistan's largest book fair organised by Punjab University concluded on Saturday evening with the largest-ever sale of over 80,000 books, giving a landmark and historical success to the event. Provincial Education Minister, Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman a
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Slaughterhouse established at Shahpur

Slaughterhouse established at Shahpur

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Punjab Agriculture and Meat Company (PAMCO) Dr Hamid Jalil said on Saturday that the provincial government had set up a state-of-the-art slaughterhouse at Shahpur Kanjran to provide hygienic and disease free meat to the citiz
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Rapidly transforming Afghan scenario

Rapidly transforming Afghan scenario

The Afghanistan scenario remains frustratingly grim and unpredictable. The little hope that the much-ballyhooed Qatar peace process would help Afghanistan moving out of the shadows of war and ushering in real peace seems to be fading out. The Taliban has
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Coping with climate change

Coping with climate change

Speaking at a disaster management event in Peshawar the other day Country Director of UNDP, Jean Luc Stalon, pointed out that Pakistan is among the countries hardest hit by global warming, where climate changes are happening fast. In fact, environmental e
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Unconventional pre-budget tax proposals - III

Unconventional pre-budget tax proposals - III

The gigantic and useless government apparatus - doing nothing for public welfare - is also busy wasting whatever taxes are collected. The army of ministers, state ministers, advisers, consultants, high-ranking government servants (sic) is not willing to c
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Baghdad marketplace oasis holds 'Iraq of dreams'

Baghdad marketplace oasis holds 'Iraq of dreams'

After a recent wave of attacks in Baghdad, urbane intellectuals sought refuge, as they have for years, in a storied marketplace that has been their oasis in the capital's chaos: Mutanabi Street. It comes alive on Fridays, when its book market vies for the
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Imran - a name of determination

Imran - a name of determination

This is with reference to the scepticism often expressed by the critics of Imran Khan, about bringing about real change in Pakistan if Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is voted into power.
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
IN SHORT: Australia's bulk storage of wheat rises

IN SHORT: Australia's bulk storage of wheat rises

Australia's bulk storage of wheat grain rose by 1 million tonnes, or 3.9 percent, to 25.6 million tonnes at the end of January 2012 from the previous month, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said. Stocks of milling grade wheat grain were 17.6 million to
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
IN SHORT: Arabica coffee price seen steady

IN SHORT: Arabica coffee price seen steady

Arabica futures prices were seen holding between $1.80 and $2 a pound through September, the president of Illycaffe, Andrea Illy, said at an event in Sao Paulo on Thursday. He said Brazil's 2012/13 coffee crop is seen at 55 million 60-kg bags, unchanged f
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
IN SHORT: Indonesia may decide on rice imports by June

IN SHORT: Indonesia may decide on rice imports by June

Indonesia should decide on how much rice it will import by June, as that is when the government will have a clear idea about the size of the domestic crop, the head of the state rice procurement agency Bulog said on Thursday.
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
IN SHORT: maize output to climb

IN SHORT: maize output to climb

World maize production should climb in 2012/13 but is likely to remain below consumption, International Grains Council senior economist Amy Reynolds said on Wednesday. Reynolds, in a presentation at the Agra Europe outlook conference, put the 2012/13 glob
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
IN SHORT: Brazil cocoa arrivals slip

IN SHORT: Brazil cocoa arrivals slip

Cocoa deliveries to warehouses in Brazil eased in the last week, data from the Bahia Commercial Association showed, but output from top cocoa-growing state Bahia was still well above the usual for the time of year. Separately, Brazil's exports of cocoa pr
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
CF Partners to launch energy commodity fund

CF Partners to launch energy commodity fund

Carbon and energy investment firm and adviser CF Partners is preparing to launch a renewable energy investment product and a commodity fund, as it seeks to expand further in the broader commodities markets, a co-founder of the company said
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Commodity prices diverge on mixed global outlook

Commodity prices diverge on mixed global outlook

Commodity prices diverged last week as traders reacted to a mixed outlook for the global economy, while oil futures were also impacted by Middle East supply worries.
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Differentials for Asian robusta hardly changed

Differentials for Asian robusta hardly changed

Differentials for Asian robusta coffee hardly moved this week after volatile London futures kept foreign buyers at bay, but demand from domestic roasters helped stir up trade in Indonesia, dealers said on Friday.
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Fresh demand pushes up Thai, Vietnamese rice prices

Fresh demand pushes up Thai, Vietnamese rice prices

Thai rice prices rose this week because of demand from Nigerian buyers unhappy over port congestion in India, while Vietnamese prices were pushed up by demand from China, traders said on Wednesday. Thai parboiled rice jumped 11 percent to $612 per tonne f
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Manila sets March 19 tender for rice import permits

Manila sets March 19 tender for rice import permits

The Philippines' National Food Authority (NFA) said on Monday that it has set a March 19 tender for permits to import 190,000 tonnes of rice - 38 percent of the approved maximum import volume of 500,000 tonnes for this year.
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
India cotton arrivals fall, farmers hope for higher prices

India cotton arrivals fall, farmers hope for higher prices

Indian cotton farmers are holding back their latest crop in the hope of higher government prices after domestic levels slid 50 percent in the last year and now a ban on exports threatens to cut revenues further. Arrivals of product at domestic spot market
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
US gold ends flat, down three percent for the week

US gold ends flat, down three percent for the week

Gold was largely unchanged on Friday, but posted its second-biggest weekly decline this year due to an early week drop after the Federal Reserve withheld additional easing amid a string of encouraging US economic data. The metal fell 1 percent earlier in
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Copper supply to meet demand in 2013

Copper supply to meet demand in 2013

The global supply of copper will fall short of demand until the second half of 2013 as environmental and financing difficulties delay new production plants, the chief financial officer of Peru's Southern Copper said.
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Myanmar agrees to end forced labour by 2015

Myanmar agrees to end forced labour by 2015

Myanmar has signed an agreement with the International Labour Organisation to end forced labour by 2015, state media reported on Saturday. Deputy Labour Minister Myint Thein signed the memorandum of understanding with an ILO liaison officer on Friday in t
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
US sent detainees to banned Afghan prisons

US sent detainees to banned Afghan prisons

A report by two rights groups says the US sent some detainees to Afghan prisons where torture was found despite an announced suspension of such transfers. The report by the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission and the New York-based Open Society Ins
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Philippines to sell properties of former dictator Marcos

Philippines to sell properties of former dictator Marcos

The Philippines said Saturday it will auction off two properties once owned by late dictator Ferdinand Marcos for at least 315.8 million pesos ($7.3 million). Prime real estate in a Manila suburb and the northern mountain resort city of Baguio will be sol
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Sadr movement says it frees US soldier

Sadr movement says it frees US soldier

Followers of Iraqi Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr handed over a captive American soldier to the United Nations alive on Saturday, two senior officials in Sadr's movement said. The officials said the soldier, whom they named phonetically as Randy Michael or R
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
North Korea to invite observers to satellite launch

North Korea to invite observers to satellite launch

North Korea said Saturday it would invite foreign experts and journalists to observe a satellite launch which has sparked widespread condemnation and US threats that it could jeopardise food aid. The Korean Committee for Space Technology "will invite expe
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Artificial intelligence pioneer wins Turing Award

Artificial intelligence pioneer wins Turing Award

Judea Pearl, a pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence, has been awarded the prestigious 2011 am. Turing Award. Pearl, 75, was being honoured for "innovations that enabled remarkable advances in the partnership between humans and machines," the As
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Former Australian first lady dies

Former Australian first lady dies

Former Australian first lady Margaret Whitlam, one of the country's most respected figures, died on Saturday aged 92. Gough Whitlam, the only Australian prime minister to be sacked from the job, paid tribute to his wife in a statement, saying she had "enc
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Thai tycoon Chaleo, Red Bull co-founder, dies

Thai tycoon Chaleo, Red Bull co-founder, dies

Billionaire Chaleo Yoovidhya, the co-founder of energy drink Red Bull and the second richest man in Thailand, died Saturday at the age of 89, a company spokeswoman said. Chaleo was Thailand's second richest man, with a fortune of $5 billion last year acco
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
India issues arrest warrants for three Iranians

India issues arrest warrants for three Iranians

Indian police on Saturday identified three Iranian suspects in last month's bomb attack on an Israeli diplomat's wife in New Delhi, officials said Saturday. Arrest warrants were issued for the suspects who were allegedly helped by an Indian, Syed Mohammed
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Thousands rally for Syria at White House protest

Thousands rally for Syria at White House protest

Thousands of protesters gathered outside the White House Saturday to demand that the United States "stop the massacre in Syria," where an estimated 8,000 people have been killed in a regime crackdown. Wearing T-shirts declaring "I have a dream of a free S
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Iraq to pay $408 million Gulf War debt to Egyptians

Iraq to pay $408 million Gulf War debt to Egyptians

Iraq said on Saturday it had agreed to pay $408 million to hundreds of thousands of Egyptian workers who fled Iraq because of Saddam Hussein's 1990-91 invasion of Kuwait. Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshiyar Zebari signed a memorandum of understanding during a
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
East Timor presidential voting closes peacefully

East Timor presidential voting closes peacefully

East Timor's first-round presidential election ended peacefully late on Saturday, with polling stations now counting votes ahead of a provisional result due on Sunday. The election is seen as a critical test of whether Asia's youngest and poorest country
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
WikiLeaks' Assange to run for Australian Senate

WikiLeaks' Assange to run for Australian Senate

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is planning to run for election to the Australian Senate, the organisation announced Saturday on Twitter. Assange, an Australian citizen, is on bail awaiting a British court decision on his appeal against extradition to Sw
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Former Nazi guard Demjanjuk passes away

Former Nazi guard Demjanjuk passes away

John Demjanjuk, a retired US engine mechanic convicted for his role in killing 28,000 Jews as a guard at a Nazi death camp during World War Two, died on Saturday aged 91 in a care home in Germany, police said. Once top of the Nazi-hunting Simon Wiesenthal
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Chavez back in Venezuela

Chavez back in Venezuela

Venezuela's Hugo Chavez flew home on Friday after cancer surgery in Cuba, vowing to conquer the illness and win an October presidential election despite the need for radiation treatment. "Who said the path was going to be easy?" said Chavez, 57, in an emo
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
S&P 500 ends best week since December with quiet day

S&P 500 ends best week since December with quiet day

The S&P 500 closed out its best week in three months with a slim gain on Friday as investors continued to propel equities near four-year highs. Two slightly softer economic reports curbed broader gains, keeping both the Dow and the Nasdaq in modestly nega
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
India's unused bond limit auction to FIIs oversubscribed

India's unused bond limit auction to FIIs oversubscribed

India's auction of unused limits that allow foreign institutional investors (FIIs) to buy long-term government bonds and corporate bonds was oversubscribed, mirroring the global interest in picking up the current high bond yields on offer. The price inves
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
India's unused bond limit auction to FIIs oversubscribed

India's unused bond limit auction to FIIs oversubscribed

India's auction of unused limits that allow foreign institutional investors (FIIs) to buy long-term government bonds and corporate bonds was oversubscribed, mirroring the global interest in picking up the current high bond yields on offer. The price inves
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
TSX gains

TSX gains

Toronto's main stock index jumped on Friday as shares of Astral Media soared on news that BCE Inc will buy the media company for C$3 billion. The parent of Bell Canada said on Friday it has agreed to acquire Astral, its largest content provider, in a deal
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Turkish shares up, lira down

Turkish shares up, lira down

The Turkish lira fell against a strong dollar on Friday, holding above recent lows after the central bank cut the size of its repo auctions and signalled it might narrow its interest rate corridor, which boosted bonds. Istanbul's main stock index was 1.04
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Treasuries fall for eighth day on better economic outlook

Treasuries fall for eighth day on better economic outlook

US Treasuries prices fell for an eighth consecutive day on Friday and yields touched four-month highs as optimism the economic recovery was gaining momentum undermined the safe-haven allure of US government debt. Investors have been selling Treasuries and
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Treasuries fall for eighth day on better economic outlook

Treasuries fall for eighth day on better economic outlook

US Treasuries prices fell for an eighth consecutive day on Friday and yields touched four-month highs as optimism the economic recovery was gaining momentum undermined the safe-haven allure of US government debt. Investors have been selling Treasuries and
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Latam stocks edge up

Latam stocks edge up

Latin American stocks edged higher on Friday after weaker-than-expected US economic data undermined confidence that the outlook for the world's largest economy is improving. The MSCI Latin American stock index added 0.16 percent, gaining 0.44 percent for
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Waters still murky for US-listed Chinese IPOs

Waters still murky for US-listed Chinese IPOs

As the first Chinese company to tap the US stock market since last August, online discount sales site Vipshop faces a tough challenge - restoring confidence in a sector rocked by accounting scandals and slow growth. The company, which sells designer goods
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Molybdenum applies for $600 million IPO

Molybdenum applies for $600 million IPO

China Molybdenum Co, Ltd, the country's top miner of the metal, has applied for a share offering in Shanghai worth roughly $600 million to help it expand its processing facilities. China Molybdenum said it aimed to sell up to 542 million shares in Shangha
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
ADR Report: foreign shares post best week in four

ADR Report: foreign shares post best week in four

US-listed shares of foreign companies rose on Friday to close their best week in four, led by European stocks as their regional benchmark reached an eight-month high. The FTSEurofirst 300 index of top European shares rose for a fourth straight day to clos
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
JGBs rise on bargain hunting

JGBs rise on bargain hunting

Japanese government bonds staged a rebound on Friday with futures bouncing back from an eight-month low while cash bonds drew support from bargain hunting as stocks paused after their recent surge. JGBs were also supported by the minutes of the Bank of Ja
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
JGBs rise on bargain hunting

JGBs rise on bargain hunting

Japanese government bonds staged a rebound on Friday with futures bouncing back from an eight-month low while cash bonds drew support from bargain hunting as stocks paused after their recent surge. JGBs were also supported by the minutes of the Bank of Ja
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Bolivia to issue up to $500 million bonds

Bolivia to issue up to $500 million bonds

Bolivia plans to issue up to $500 million in global bonds in the first half of the year in the Andean country's first international debt sale in more than 90 years, Economy Minister Luis Arce said on Friday. Proceeds from the sale will go toward the $17 b
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Bolivia to issue up to $500 million bonds

Bolivia to issue up to $500 million bonds

Bolivia plans to issue up to $500 million in global bonds in the first half of the year in the Andean country's first international debt sale in more than 90 years, Economy Minister Luis Arce said on Friday. Proceeds from the sale will go toward the $17 b
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Airlines warn of Olympic chaos at London airports

Airlines warn of Olympic chaos at London airports

The heads of four leading airlines have warned the British government there could be chaos at London's airports during this summer's Olympic Games, which would cause major embarrassment to the country unless a deal can be reached over their concerns. In a
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Indian media slams 'zero risk' budget

Indian media slams 'zero risk' budget

Indian media on Saturday slammed the embattled Congress government's budget that eschewed bold reforms and opted for modest steps to rein in the deficit, describing it as "low on vision". Newspapers said the budget presented by Finance Minister Pranab Muk
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
RUSAL shareholder Vekselberg opposes new chairman

RUSAL shareholder Vekselberg opposes new chairman

Russian billionaire Viktor Vekselberg's Sual Partners, holder of a 15.8 percent stake in aluminium giant UC RUSAL, said the appointment on Friday of Barry Cheung as RUSAL's chairman was not in the long-term interests of the firm. Vekselberg quit as RUSAL
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Saudi utility SWCC eyes doubling water output by 2015

Saudi utility SWCC eyes doubling water output by 2015

State-run Saudi utility Saline Water Conversion Corp (SWCC) plans to nearly double energy-intensive desalinated water production to almost 6 million cubic metres per day by the end of 2015, its governor said on Saturday. SWCC now produces 3.3 million cubi
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Low gas pressure hits textile production

Low gas pressure hits textile production

Low pressure gas supply affected production of textile industries by 30 percent in Lahore and Sheikhupura zones, said industry sources on Saturday. According to the industry sources, the gas pressure remained dismal low due to rise in demand with drop in
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Pak Tea House: proposals rejected

Pak Tea House: proposals rejected

Commissioner Lahore Division Jawad Rafique Malik has rejected the proposals of restoration of Pak Tea House on the pattern of British style and issued instructions for evolving a new project within three days for revival of Pak Tea House in accordance wit
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Education through wireless

Education through wireless

The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) and World Engagement Institute (WEI-USA) have entered into a partnership to prepare a programme of educational collaboration through wireless communication. The MoU was signed on Saturday by UVAS Vic
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Jamaat-i-Islami rejects President's claims

Jamaat-i-Islami rejects President's claims

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Ameer, Syed Munawar Hasan, has termed that President Zardari's claims of establishing supremacy of the constitution and the law, containing inflation and devising new plans to overcome energy crisis, as totally false and a trickery o
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
PIAF expresses solidarity with Karachi business community

PIAF expresses solidarity with Karachi business community

Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has expressed solidarity with the business community of Karachi against extortions and urged the government to take a decisive action against the extortionist who are not only spoiling the business
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Workers, peasants take out huge rally

Workers, peasants take out huge rally

Thousands of peasants, workers and students from across the Punjab marched through the city on Saturday demanding a transformation of the national security state into a people's welfare state and a reformed electoral system.
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
UAF milk competition sets new record

UAF milk competition sets new record

University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) organised a milk competition in connection with its ongoing six-day Spring Festival. The competition set a new record. According to results, Qumber Maqbool from SB Dairy Farm clinched the first position with 51.8
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Riaz slams Shahbaz

Riaz slams Shahbaz

Raja Riaz has criticised Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif for not attending joint parliamentary session for Presidential address and termed it equal to 'mental sicknesses'. Addressing a press conference at the Punjab Assembly cafeteria, the Opposition
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Punjab University meeting held

Punjab University meeting held

Punjab University Syndicate meeting held on Saturday at the committee room of Vice Chancellor. The meeting summoned former PU Dean Professor Dr Qari Mughees uddin Sheik and ICS Director Professor Dr Ahsan Akhtar Naz who were served show-cause notices.
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
India face tough task against Pakistan

India face tough task against Pakistan

Stung by the upset defeat against minnows Bangladesh, India will be under immense pressure when they go into their must-win last Asia Cricket Cup league match against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday with bowling in slog overs continuing to be a big worry.
Published 18 Mar, 2012 12:00am
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