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Archive - 2012-03-20
Cigarette sale dips in Pakistan
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Cigarette sale dips in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Cigarette sales have gone down by Rs 1.85 billion in Pakistan during first 7-month of current Fiscal Year, a
Published 20 Mar, 2012 03:51pm
ISE witnesses bullish trend
Markets

ISE witnesses bullish trend

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Tuesday witnessed bullish trend as the index gained 19.49 points to clo
Published 20 Mar, 2012 03:39pm
Six wounded in Peshawar bomb blast
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Six wounded in Peshawar bomb blast

PESHAWAR : A bomb wounded four policemen and two civilians in Peshawar on Tuesday, police said. A police patrol veh
Published 20 Mar, 2012 02:28pm
Obama calls for 'basic freedom' in Iran
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Obama calls for 'basic freedom' in Iran

WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama, in a holiday message Tuesday to the Iranian people, said that the two nations des
Published 20 Mar, 2012 02:15pm
RECORDER REPORT: KSE close of day
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RECORDER REPORT: KSE close of day

KARACHI: The Karachi share market on Tuesday witnessed bullish trend on the back of investors’ interest in E&P, cement,
Published 20 Mar, 2012 02:00pm
Air Chief meets Prime Minister
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Air Chief meets Prime Minister

ISLAMABAD: Newly appointed Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal, Tahir Rafique Butt called on Prime Minister Syed Y
Published 20 Mar, 2012 02:00pm
CCP shines against all odds
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CCP shines against all odds

In a country where poor governance and absence of sound regulatory bodies are commonplace, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) emer
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
How NOT to quit your job
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How NOT to quit your job

Don burn bridges: is the advice swiftly dished out to anyone considering handing in a resignation letter to their boss. After all, given th
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
BRIndex30 drops 240.99 points

BRIndex30 drops 240.99 points

On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 10,033.12 and remained negative throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 10,041.26 and an intraday low of 9,764.33 and closed at 9,792.13 which was -240.99 points or -2.4 percent lower than previous clo
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
PCNS report, three bills to be tabled: joint sitting today

PCNS report, three bills to be tabled: joint sitting today

As many as three bills - The stock Exchange Bill, 2009, Domestic Violence Bill, 2009, The NFC Institute of Engineering and Technology Multan Bill, 2009 - and a report (recommendations) of Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) would be presen
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
PCNS report, three bills to be tabled: joint sitting today

PCNS report, three bills to be tabled: joint sitting today

As many as three bills - The stock Exchange Bill, 2009, Domestic Violence Bill, 2009, The NFC Institute of Engineering and Technology Multan Bill, 2009 - and a report (recommendations) of Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) would be presen
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
PCNS report, three bills to be tabled: joint sitting today

PCNS report, three bills to be tabled: joint sitting today

As many as three bills - The stock Exchange Bill, 2009, Domestic Violence Bill, 2009, The NFC Institute of Engineering and Technology Multan Bill, 2009 - and a report (recommendations) of Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) would be presen
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Deutsche Boerse challenges EU on merger veto

Deutsche Boerse challenges EU on merger veto

German stock market operator Deutsche Boerse said on Monday it would challenge a European Union veto against a merger with NYSE Euronext that would have created the world's largest exchange operator.
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
LSE declines by 129.52 points

LSE declines by 129.52 points

Bearish sentiments dominated on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday and the equities registered declines across the board amid descending transaction volume due to lacking interest on the part of investors. The LSE-25 was declined to 3409.56 against 3539.
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
LSE declines by 129.52 points

LSE declines by 129.52 points

Bearish sentiments dominated on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday and the equities registered declines across the board amid descending transaction volume due to lacking interest on the part of investors. The LSE-25 was declined to 3409.56 against 3539.
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
ISE dips 30.56 points

ISE dips 30.56 points

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 30.56 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,801.46 to 2,770.90
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
ISE dips 30.56 points

ISE dips 30.56 points

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 30.56 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,801.46 to 2,770.90
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
New DG ISI calls on Prime Minister

New DG ISI calls on Prime Minister

Prime Minister, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday said that Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) was an important arm of the security establishment assigned to safeguard national interests in consonance with the aspirations of the country's people. The Prime
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
New DG ISI calls on Prime Minister

New DG ISI calls on Prime Minister

Prime Minister, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday said that Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) was an important arm of the security establishment assigned to safeguard national interests in consonance with the aspirations of the country's people. The Prime
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Kayani holds meetings with UK's civil, military leaders

Kayani holds meetings with UK's civil, military leaders

The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Monday visited Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Ministry of Defence in London. The CoAS held meetings with senior civil and military leaders including Minister of State for Defence, Nick H
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Kayani holds meetings with UK's civil, military leaders

Kayani holds meetings with UK's civil, military leaders

The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Monday visited Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Ministry of Defence in London. The CoAS held meetings with senior civil and military leaders including Minister of State for Defence, Nick H
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan okays one million tonnes of wheat barter deal with Iran

Pakistan okays one million tonnes of wheat barter deal with Iran

Pakistan has decided to export a million tonnes of wheat to Iran in a barter deal, an official in Islamabad said on Monday, as Western sanctions over Tehran's nuclear programme squeeze its ability to pay for food imports. Food shipments are not targeted u
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan okays one million tonnes of wheat barter deal with Iran

Pakistan okays one million tonnes of wheat barter deal with Iran

Pakistan has decided to export a million tonnes of wheat to Iran in a barter deal, an official in Islamabad said on Monday, as Western sanctions over Tehran's nuclear programme squeeze its ability to pay for food imports. Food shipments are not targeted u
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan okays one million tonnes of wheat barter deal with Iran

Pakistan okays one million tonnes of wheat barter deal with Iran

Pakistan has decided to export a million tonnes of wheat to Iran in a barter deal, an official in Islamabad said on Monday, as Western sanctions over Tehran''s nuclear programme squeeze its ability to pay for food imports. Food shipments are not targeted
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
IPC panel directive: PPL, OGDCL told to stop hiring through contractors

IPC panel directive: PPL, OGDCL told to stop hiring through contractors

A parliamentary panel on Monday directed the management of Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) and Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) to immediately stop hiring people through third party (contractors). National Assembly Standing Committee on In
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
IPC panel directive: PPL, OGDCL told to stop hiring through contractors

IPC panel directive: PPL, OGDCL told to stop hiring through contractors

A parliamentary panel on Monday directed the management of Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) and Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) to immediately stop hiring people through third party (contractors). National Assembly Standing Committee on In
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
IPC panel directive: PPL, OGDCL told to stop hiring through contractors

IPC panel directive: PPL, OGDCL told to stop hiring through contractors

A parliamentary panel on Monday directed the management of Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) and Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) to immediately stop hiring people through third party (contractors). National Assembly Standing Committee on In
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Citigroup sells stake in China's Pudong Development Bank

Citigroup sells stake in China's Pudong Development Bank

Citigoup has sold its stake in Chinese lender Shanghai Pudong Development Bank , booking a profit of around $349 million as the US lender looks to shore up its balance sheet after failing a US Federal Reserve stress test. Citibank sold 506 million shares,
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Citigroup sells stake in China's Pudong Development Bank

Citigroup sells stake in China's Pudong Development Bank

Citigoup has sold its stake in Chinese lender Shanghai Pudong Development Bank , booking a profit of around $349 million as the US lender looks to shore up its balance sheet after failing a US Federal Reserve stress test. Citibank sold 506 million shares,
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Citigroup sells stake in China''s Pudong Development Bank

Citigroup sells stake in China''s Pudong Development Bank

Citigoup has sold its stake in Chinese lender Shanghai Pudong Development Bank , booking a profit of around $349 million as the US lender looks to shore up its balance sheet after failing a US Federal Reserve stress test. Citibank sold 506 million shares,
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Gunman kills children in France Jewish school

Gunman kills children in France Jewish school

A gunman on a motorbike shot dead three children and a teacher at a Jewish school in Toulouse on Monday, just days after apparently killing three soldiers nearby, prompting President Nicolas Sarkozy to say France should not give in to terror.
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Gunman kills children in France Jewish school

Gunman kills children in France Jewish school

A gunman on a motorbike shot dead three children and a teacher at a Jewish school in Toulouse on Monday, just days after apparently killing three soldiers nearby, prompting President Nicolas Sarkozy to say France should not give in to terror.
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Indian court dismisses case against Microsoft

Indian court dismisses case against Microsoft

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a criminal case against Microsoft India in which it was accused of hosting what was deemed objectionable content on its website, media reported. Microsoft was one of 21 websites - including Yahoo, YouTube and Faceb
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Indian court dismisses case against Microsoft

Indian court dismisses case against Microsoft

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a criminal case against Microsoft India in which it was accused of hosting what was deemed objectionable content on its website, media reported. Microsoft was one of 21 websites - including Yahoo, YouTube and Faceb
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (March 19, 2012).

Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Indian court dismisses case against Microsoft

Indian court dismisses case against Microsoft

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a criminal case against Microsoft India in which it was accused of hosting what was deemed objectionable content on its website, media reported. Microsoft was one of 21 websites - including Yahoo, YouTube and Faceb
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (March 19, 2012).

Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Gas shortage: Engro Fertilizer suspends operation

Gas shortage: Engro Fertilizer suspends operation

Engro Fertilizer Limited was shut down Friday night due to gas shortage. "The new Fertilizer plant of our 100 percent owned subsidiary, Engro Fertilizer Limited, was shut down late Friday night, after Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) informed th
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (March 19, 2012).

Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Gas shortage: Engro Fertilizer suspends operation

Gas shortage: Engro Fertilizer suspends operation

Engro Fertilizer Limited was shut down Friday night due to gas shortage. "The new Fertilizer plant of our 100 percent owned subsidiary, Engro Fertilizer Limited, was shut down late Friday night, after Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) informed th
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Gas shortage: Engro Fertilizer suspends operation

Gas shortage: Engro Fertilizer suspends operation

Engro Fertilizer Limited was shut down Friday night due to gas shortage. "The new Fertilizer plant of our 100 percent owned subsidiary, Engro Fertilizer Limited, was shut down late Friday night, after Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) informed th
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Power situation worsens as shortfall reaches 5400 megawatts

Power situation worsens as shortfall reaches 5400 megawatts

Power situation in the country has worsened as shortfall peaked to 5400 MW on Monday due to increase in demand and reduction in generation from hydel and thermal sources. The duration of load shedding in villages has reached 12-13 hours whereas in cities
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Power situation worsens as shortfall reaches 5400 megawatts

Power situation worsens as shortfall reaches 5400 megawatts

Power situation in the country has worsened as shortfall peaked to 5400 MW on Monday due to increase in demand and reduction in generation from hydel and thermal sources. The duration of load shedding in villages has reached 12-13 hours whereas in cities
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Power situation worsens as shortfall reaches 5400 megawatts

Power situation worsens as shortfall reaches 5400 megawatts

Power situation in the country has worsened as shortfall peaked to 5400 MW on Monday due to increase in demand and reduction in generation from hydel and thermal sources. The duration of load shedding in villages has reached 12-13 hours whereas in cities
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (March 19, 2012).

Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Cotton output exceeds CCAC set target

Cotton output exceeds CCAC set target

Cotton production of the country exceeded the estimated target of 12.59 million bales set by the Cotton Crop Assessment Committee (CCAC) by 0.4 million bales. CCAC had projected cotton production at 12.598 million bales for the current season 2011-12; how
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (March 19, 2012).

Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Cotton output exceeds CCAC set target

Cotton output exceeds CCAC set target

Cotton production of the country exceeded the estimated target of 12.59 million bales set by the Cotton Crop Assessment Committee (CCAC) by 0.4 million bales. CCAC had projected cotton production at 12.598 million bales for the current season 2011-12; how
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Cotton output exceeds CCAC set target

Cotton output exceeds CCAC set target

Cotton production of the country exceeded the estimated target of 12.59 million bales set by the Cotton Crop Assessment Committee (CCAC) by 0.4 million bales. CCAC had projected cotton production at 12.598 million bales for the current season 2011-12; how
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Sabic ensures supply of 78,500 tons of urea

Sabic ensures supply of 78,500 tons of urea

Saudi Arabia Basic Industry Corporation (Sabic) has ensured supply of 78,500 tons urea during March 2012 on account of $100 million credit facility of Saudi Fund for Development. Sources in urea sector told Business Recorder on Monday that with fed
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
State Bank statement of affairs

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 09th March, 2012.

Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Sabic ensures supply of 78,500 tons of urea

Sabic ensures supply of 78,500 tons of urea

Saudi Arabia Basic Industry Corporation (Sabic) has ensured supply of 78,500 tons urea during March 2012 on account of $100 million credit facility of Saudi Fund for Development. Sources in urea sector told Business Recorder on Monday that with fed
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
State Bank statement of affairs

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 09th March, 2012.

Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Sabic ensures supply of 78,500 tons of urea

Sabic ensures supply of 78,500 tons of urea

Saudi Arabia Basic Industry Corporation (Sabic) has ensured supply of 78,500 tons urea during March 2012 on account of $100 million credit facility of Saudi Fund for Development. Sources in urea sector told Business Recorder on Monday that with fed
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Monday (March 19, 2012).

Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Fake US bonds worth $100 million seized in Poland

Fake US bonds worth $100 million seized in Poland

Polish authorities seized fake US treasury bonds worth 100 million dollars and arrested eight people, the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA) said Monday. "It is the CBA's largest such operation in which criminals attempted to bring into Poland forged bo
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (March 19, 2012).

Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Fake US bonds worth $100 million seized in Poland

Fake US bonds worth $100 million seized in Poland

Polish authorities seized fake US treasury bonds worth 100 million dollars and arrested eight people, the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA) said Monday. "It is the CBA's largest such operation in which criminals attempted to bring into Poland forged bo
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (March 19, 2012).

Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Fake US bonds worth $100 million seized in Poland

Fake US bonds worth $100 million seized in Poland

Polish authorities seized fake US treasury bonds worth 100 million dollars and arrested eight people, the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA) said Monday. "It is the CBA''s largest such operation in which criminals attempted to bring into Poland forged b
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (March 19, 2012).

Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Fake US bonds worth $100 million seized in Poland

Fake US bonds worth $100 million seized in Poland

Polish authorities seized fake US treasury bonds worth 100 million dollars and arrested eight people, the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA) said Monday. "It is the CBA''''s largest such operation in which criminals attempted to bring into Poland forged
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (March 19, 2012).

Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan Cultural Week on 23rd in Turkey

Pakistan Cultural Week on 23rd in Turkey

The Embassy of Pakistan in Turkey is organising a Cultural Week of Pakistan to coincide with our National Day celebrations on 23rd March to show the beauty and cultural diversity of Pakistan and to reinforce the existing bonds of friendship and brotherhoo
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Javed Hashmi appointed new PTI President

Javed Hashmi appointed new PTI President

Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Executive Committee (CEC) has appointed Javed Hashmi as its new president. PTI chairman Imran Khan made this announcement while addressing a press conference held in connection with the merging of Pakistan Democratic
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (March 19, 2012).

Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Awareness about breast cancer: 'Pink Day' to be observed tomorrow

Awareness about breast cancer: 'Pink Day' to be observed tomorrow

With a view to raising awareness about breast cancer among female students, Pink Ribbon Pakistan is observing "Pink Day" in over 18 universities and colleges of Lahore on Wednesday, (tomorrow). In this regard, the inaugural ceremony will be held at Govern
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
UHS develops new curriculum for MBBS

UHS develops new curriculum for MBBS

The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has developed a competency-based assessment curriculum for medical colleges, under which the students will learn through direct student-patient encounters from day one of their education.
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday (March 19, 2012).

Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Laptops to be distributed among PU students

Laptops to be distributed among PU students

Laptops, which are being given by the Punjab government, will be distributed among the students of Punjab University in a ceremony to be held on Friday March 23 at Law College Ground, New Campus. A high-level meeting was held at the committee room of Unde
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (March 19, 2012).

Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Normal life affected as dust storm hits city

Normal life affected as dust storm hits city

Dust-storm hit the city on Monday evening at the speed of 15-20 nautical miles an hour, which is expected to remain for the next 24-36 hours in the province, the met office said. The swirling storm entered the city in evening hours, blurring the horizon w
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Cotton cultivation begins in Punjab, Sindh

Cotton cultivation begins in Punjab, Sindh

Executive Member, Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) Ihsanul Haq said that cotton cultivation had started in Punjab and Sindh. He said that if the weather conditions remained good, the production of cotton would make a new record in the country's
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (March 19, 2012).

Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Domestic, external debts double in four years

Domestic, external debts double in four years

Pakistan public debt, both external and domestic, as well as debt servicing have increased by 81.98 per cent and 51.3 per cent respectively during the last four years of the present government with public debt increasing from Rs 6 trillion in 2008-09 to R
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
FBR launches campaign against smuggled, unlicensed cigarettes

FBR launches campaign against smuggled, unlicensed cigarettes

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a comprehensive campaign against smuggled and unlicensed cigarettes in a bid to save the annual loss of Rs 8 to 9 billion being caused by this menace to the national exchequer.
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
GCU organises Punjab Spring Festival

GCU organises Punjab Spring Festival

The Government College University Lahore Oval Ground and its Ravians on Monday wore traditional Punjabi festive look, as the GCU Punjabi Majlis and Philosophy Department organised the Punjab Spring Festival to celebrate the colours of spring and promote s
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Indian soldier commits suicide

Indian soldier commits suicide

An Indian trooper has committed suicide in Samba district of Indian Occupied Kashmir. The trooper identified as K Sadanandan, a resident of Kerala, ended his life by hanging himself at 59 Battalion headquarters in Sumb area of the district. This raised th
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
JPMC to hold 49th annual symposium from April 1

JPMC to hold 49th annual symposium from April 1

Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre (JPMC) will hold its 49th Annual Medical Symposium from April 01 to 05, said Professor Jamal Ara, Chairperson, Academic Council and symposium organising committee of JPMC. The symposium with the theme "Every Life Counts
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (March 19, 2012).

Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Study shows: HIV infection remains concentrated in specific population

Study shows: HIV infection remains concentrated in specific population

The presence of HIV infection in Pakistan remains concentrated in specific population known as 'key risk population' and the behaviour they exhibit increases the risk of contraction of the infection. A study conducted by the CIDA-funded Canada-Pakistan Su
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Saturday official prices.

Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Punjab government appointing gynaecologists in remote areas

Punjab government appointing gynaecologists in remote areas

Labour Minister Punjab Haji Ehsaanuddin Qureshi has said that government is appointing gynaecologists at health centres in remote areas to provide better healthcare facilities to the mothers, therefore, the lady health workers (LHWs) and the community mid
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Saturday official prices.

Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
LCCI warns government of massive lay-offs, industrial closures

LCCI warns government of massive lay-offs, industrial closures

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has warned the government of massive lay-offs and industrial closures if it fails to immediately stop eight to 10 hours power outages in the industrial areas. LCCI President Irfan Qaiser Sheikh stated thi
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (March 19, 2012).

Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Lesco facing 1,100 megawatts shortfall

Lesco facing 1,100 megawatts shortfall

Lahore Electricity Supply Company (Lesco) is facing a shortfall of 1,100MW electricity to meet the current demand of 2,800MW in its area which has been rising after increase in the day and night temperature in the Lahore division during the past week. Les
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (March 19, 2012) and the forecast for Tuesday (March 20, 2012).

Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
FBR setting up dedicated Anti-Evasion Cells at RTOs

FBR setting up dedicated Anti-Evasion Cells at RTOs

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to set up dedicated Anti-Evasion Cells in each Regional Tax Office (RTO) this week to replicate the ongoing drive of Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation Inland Revenue (IR) against counterfe
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
IP gas price most attractive

IP gas price most attractive

Gas price under the Iran-Pakistan (IP) project is the most attractive at $11 per Million British Thermal Unit (mmbtu) compared to $13 per mmbtu from the US supported Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) at $18 per mmbtu.
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Muhammad Ali remembered

Muhammad Ali remembered

The 6th death anniversary of legendary film actor Muhammad Ali was observed on Monday. Muhammad Ali was born in a religious family in Rampur, India on April 19, 1931. His first film was Shakir, which was renamed as 'Charagh Jalta Raha', in which he worked
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Labard distributes 70 tricycles among special persons

Labard distributes 70 tricycles among special persons

Lahore Association of Businessmen for Rehabilitation of Disabled (Labard) has distributed 70 tricycles among the disabled persons at an impressive ceremony on Tuesday. The tricycles were donated to the Labard from the Turkish International Co-operation an
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Setting up of PCRET: draft bill returned to ministry for further review

Setting up of PCRET: draft bill returned to ministry for further review

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Science and Technology, while expressing displeasure over the shortcomings in the draft bill for the establishment of Pakistan Council of Renewable Energy Technologies (PCRET), sent it back to the ministry for f
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Punjab government launches 'Skilled Rural Youth Force' programme

Punjab government launches 'Skilled Rural Youth Force' programme

The PML-N led Punjab government on Monday has launched a new programme titled 'Skilled Rural Youth Force' under which extension services comprising artificial insemination, wanda and silage making are being extended to the farmers. This was stated by PML-
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Joint task force launches operation today

Joint task force launches operation today

Sindh government has formed a joint task force, headed by DIG police and having representation from Rangers, ISI, IB and FIA, to launch an operation against extortion mafia in the city. This was announced by Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik while ad
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Lyari to be under the spotlight

Lyari to be under the spotlight

Law Enforce-ment Agencies (LEAs) are all set to conduct massive search operation against the extortionists and other unscrupulous elements of Lyari. According to police sources, the authorities have given go-ahead signal to the police and other security a
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Gul Ahmed Textiles gets eigth PFBA Trade Performance Award

Gul Ahmed Textiles gets eigth PFBA Trade Performance Award

Gul Ahmed Textiles (Pvt) Limited was honoured at the coveted 8th Pakistan France Business Alliance (PFBA) Trade Performance Awards for being the highest volume exporter. This annual ceremony is an important landmark in the corporate calendar as it recogni
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
FC foils major sabotage bid on Pakistan Day

FC foils major sabotage bid on Pakistan Day

Foiling a major terror bid on Pakistan Day, security forces have seized arms and explosives from a vehicle near Noshki, officials said on Monday. Acting on a tip-off, an FC team pursued a suspicious vehicle near Lijje Village of district Noshki and took c
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
President has directed action against 'bhatta mafia': Malik

President has directed action against 'bhatta mafia': Malik

President Asif Ali Zardari has issued special directives to eradicate "bhatta mafia" in the city and take action against all those responsible without discrimination. This was stated by the Interior Minister Rehman Malik while talking to media during his
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
S H Hashmi remembered

S H Hashmi remembered

S H Hashmi was the father of Advertising and Managing Director at Orient Advertising, whose contributions to the field of advertising are acknowledged by everyone.
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
MQM MPAs apologise for inappropriate demeanour

MQM MPAs apologise for inappropriate demeanour

Provincial legislators of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Monday apologised to the House for their objectionable attitude towards other lawmakers during their protest against bhatta mafia (money extortionists). Deputy Speaker, Shehla Raza also apologise
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
BoR asked to allot 426,597 acres of Gorakh Hills' land to GHDA

BoR asked to allot 426,597 acres of Gorakh Hills' land to GHDA

A committee constituted by Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah has asked Board of Revenue (BoR) to allot the 4,26,597 acres land of Gorakh Hills to Gorakh Hills Development Authority (GHDA), Business Recorder has learnt. The instruction was issued d
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Al-Shaymaa, Pak Qatar General Takaful sign MoU

Al-Shaymaa, Pak Qatar General Takaful sign MoU

Al-Shaymaa (Pvt) Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pak-Qatar General Takaful Limited at the Head Office of Al-Shaymaa, in Karachi, recently. The MoU was signed for the installation of Al-Shaymaa's GUARDIANS Vehicle Tracking and Anti-
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Al-Shaymaa, Pak Qatar General Takaful sign MoU

Al-Shaymaa, Pak Qatar General Takaful sign MoU

Al-Shaymaa (Pvt) Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pak-Qatar General Takaful Limited at the Head Office of Al-Shaymaa, in Karachi, recently. The MoU was signed for the installation of Al-Shaymaa's GUARDIANS Vehicle Tracking and Anti-
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
SECP asks all non-listed companies to appoint QCR-rated auditors

SECP asks all non-listed companies to appoint QCR-rated auditors

In order to strengthen the vigilance on the audit reporting on financial statements by the auditors and to safeguard the investors/stakeholders' interests, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed all non-listed companies cat
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Majority of Sindh government contractual employees terminated

Majority of Sindh government contractual employees terminated

The Sindh government has terminated a majority of contractual employees on the Supreme Court's orders but retained some retired officials as consultants and advisors, Sindh Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Ayaz Soomro told the House on Monday.
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Sindh Assembly again rejects Arbab Rahim's leave application

Sindh Assembly again rejects Arbab Rahim's leave application

The Sindh Assembly on Monday again rejected leave application of former Chief Minister Sindh, Dr Ghulam Arbab Rahim. During the Sindh Assembly session, Pakistan Muslim League-Likeminded's (PML-L) lawmaker, Arbab Zulfiqar, submitted Arbab Rahim's applicati
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
HCCI rejects Sales Tax SRO 191

HCCI rejects Sales Tax SRO 191

The President of Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (HCCI) Gohar Ullah has rejected the Sales Tax SRO 191 on the sale of goods by registered and unregistered people. Gohar Ullah said that Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) was restricting in the tax law
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
HCCI rejects Sales Tax SRO 191

HCCI rejects Sales Tax SRO 191

The President of Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (HCCI) Gohar Ullah has rejected the Sales Tax SRO 191 on the sale of goods by registered and unregistered people. Gohar Ullah said that Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) was restricting in the tax law
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Voters' verification process to end today

Voters' verification process to end today

The countrywide voters verification process will be ending on Tuesday as there is remote possibility of further extension in the deadline. According to the programme announced by the ECP at the time of display of electoral rolls at more than 55,000 displa
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Additional Rs 10 per kg cess on tobacco rejected

Additional Rs 10 per kg cess on tobacco rejected

Tobacco growers and dealers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have rejected the additional Rs 10 per kg cess on tobacco and demanded of the federal government to immediate withdraw it, otherwise they would launch a countrywide protest against it.
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor urges media to dispel negative impression

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor urges media to dispel negative impression

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Barrister Masood Kausar has said that honesty and sincerity based efforts for promoting sense of realisation towards image building of the country is not only the best way to dispel the negative perceptions but to further stre
Published 20 Mar, 2012 12:00am
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