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Archive - 2012-03-26
LSE gains 27.73 points
Markets

LSE gains 27.73 points

LAHORE: Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed bullis trend by gaining 27.73 point as the LSE-25 Index opened with 34
Published 26 Mar, 2012 05:17pm
Gilani meets Obama in Seoul
Top News

Gilani meets Obama in Seoul

SEOUL: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Monday held an informal meeting with US President Barack Obama on the oc
Published 26 Mar, 2012 04:23pm
Gold slips at Rs 49,414
Markets

Gold slips at Rs 49,414

KARACHI: Gold slipped by Rs 43 to Rs 49,414 per 10 grams in the local market Monday as its international price dropped t
Published 26 Mar, 2012 02:49pm
RECORDER REPORT: KSE close of day
Top News

RECORDER REPORT: KSE close of day

KARACHI : After witnessing a mixed trend on Monday the KSE-100 index finally closed at 13,286.73 points, up 13.44 points
Published 26 Mar, 2012 01:18pm
Seoul nuclear security summit opens
Top News

Seoul nuclear security summit opens

SEOUL: World leaders including US President Barack Obama on Monday began a two-day summit inSouth Koreaaimed at curbing
Published 26 Mar, 2012 10:22am
Turkish lira recovers
Financial

Turkish lira recovers

ISTANBUL: The Turkish lira recovered and bond yields steadied on Monday as the central bank continued to tighten liquidi
Published 26 Mar, 2012 09:13am
Afghans fear for future
Asia

Afghans fear for future

KABUL: The shattered shell of Kabul's Darul Aman palace bears witness to Afghanistan's years of brutal civil war, a hist
Published 26 Mar, 2012 07:34am
Obama meets China's Hu in Seoul
Top News

Obama meets China's Hu in Seoul

SEOUL: US President Barack Obama met his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao Monday for talks expected to focus on an upcoming
Published 26 Mar, 2012 07:31am
SBP to buy govt paper in reverse repo
Top News

SBP to buy govt paper in reverse repo

KARACHI: State bank of Pakistan (SBP) said it would buy government paper from commercial banks on Monday in a seven-day
Published 26 Mar, 2012 07:06am
Pope to shore up Catholic Church
World

Pope to shore up Catholic Church

HAVANA: Pope Benedict XVI heads on Monday to multi-denominationalCuba, where the Catholic Church has minority status but
Published 26 Mar, 2012 06:42am
Chile shaken by new strong quake
World

Chile shaken by new strong quake

SANTIAGO: A 7.1 magnitude earthquake has struck centralChile, prompting an short-lived evacuation order for coastal area
Published 26 Mar, 2012 05:31am
Hong Kong shares open flat
Financial

Hong Kong shares open flat

HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks opened flat on Monday, following weak data fromChinalast week and a downbeat picture of the
Published 26 Mar, 2012 04:27am
MoI proposes increase in CNG price
Top News

MoI proposes increase in CNG price

MUSHTAQ GHUMMAN ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Industries (MoI) has proposed increase in the price of Compressed Natural Gas
Published 26 Mar, 2012 04:10am
Tapi or IP? Decide now
BR Research

Tapi or IP? Decide now

Yes, you heard it right. Two major US oil companies are interested in the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (Tapi) gas pipeline projec
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
France to deny entry to Egyptian preacher

France to deny entry to Egyptian preacher

The French government will deny entry to an influential Egyptian preacher if he accepts an invitation from an Islamic organisation to visit France next month, a close aide to President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Sunday. Sarkozy, who is running for re-electio
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Chavez to begin radiation therapy, may meet Pope

Chavez to begin radiation therapy, may meet Pope

Venezuela's Hugo Chavez is due to begin radiation treatment on Sunday in Cuba, where he also could meet Pope Benedict in the latest high profile development as the president tries to fight off cancer and win re-election.
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Breakaway Georgia region S.Ossetia votes for president

Breakaway Georgia region S.Ossetia votes for president

The Russian-backed breakaway Georgian region of South Ossetia voted for a new president on Sunday, with its former envoy to Moscow seen as the Kremlin favourite. The winner would become South Ossetia's first new president since Moscow recognised the small
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Egypt's military fends off Islamist critics

Egypt's military fends off Islamist critics

The ruling army council on Sunday defended its handling of Egypt's political transition against withering attacks on the army-backed government by the Islamist-dominated parliament. The Muslim Brotherhood, whose Freedom and Justice Party has the biggest b
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Islamists plot against Gulf: Dubai police chief

Islamists plot against Gulf: Dubai police chief

The Muslim Brotherhood, the main Islamist force that emerged after the Arab Spring, is plotting to take over Gulf states, Dubai's police chief said in remarks reported on Sunday. Lieutenant General Dahi Khalfan said he had his reasons to claim that the "B
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Decline in development expenditure and BISP

Decline in development expenditure and BISP

During July-September 2011-12 the government's flagship Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), focused on providing assistance to the vulnerable, declined by 50 percent and the number of beneficiaries of the government-supported programmes declined by 4
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Arms race in South Asia

Arms race in South Asia

What an irony - more than 35 percent of the world poor live in India and Pakistan, the two that were some of the biggest importers of weapons of war. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri), over the last five years (2007
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Poor performance

Poor performance

I had the opportunity to attend the joint sitting of parliament addressed by President Asif Ali Zardari. And was witness to Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh leading the desk thumping on all points economic raised by the President.
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Facing Goliath?

Facing Goliath?

Pakistan's print and electronic media is abuzz these days as the government has granted Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India. Similarly, Pakistan's textile and garment (T&G) industry is all gung-ho about exporting to India. Popular opinion is that o
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Saleh still pulling the strings in Yemen

Saleh still pulling the strings in Yemen

There have been calls to try solve the Syrian conflict using the so-called Yemen Solution, whereby President Bashar al-Assad steps down, opposition parties join the government and there is immunity from prosecution for the president and his associates.
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde of legal fraternity!

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde of legal fraternity!

Those were the days when Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan, a picture of self-righteousness, champion of rule of law, driving force in the vanguard of the lawyers' movement for the restoration of the deposed judiciary, self-proclaimed upholder and guardian of the co
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
"Cash is the enemy," Visa country manager, Amir Pasha

"Cash is the enemy," Visa country manager, Amir Pasha

For most people, there are few sights as enticing as a wad of cash. But for VISA country manager for Pakistan and Afghanistan, Amir Pasha; "cash is the enemy". And given the appalling level of financial inclusion in the country, cash is a formidable oppon
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
"Cash is the enemy," Visa country manager, Amir Pasha

"Cash is the enemy," Visa country manager, Amir Pasha

For most people, there are few sights as enticing as a wad of cash. But for VISA country manager for Pakistan and Afghanistan, Amir Pasha; "cash is the enemy". And given the appalling level of financial inclusion in the country, cash is a formidable oppon
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Nation will not allow rulers to reopen Nato supplies: Fazl

Nation will not allow rulers to reopen Nato supplies: Fazl

Chief of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that the national would not allow the rulers to reopen Nato supply route. Addressing his party's 'Islam Zindabad Conference' here on Sunday, he said that the opposition parties want
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Bangladesh: the land of opportunities

Bangladesh: the land of opportunities

Bangladesh has proved to be a resilient and attractive investment destination even in thick of a severe global economic downturn. New opportunities are emerging for foreign investors in Bangladesh everyday. We are poised to achieve at least 6% GDP growth
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Promoting pro-poor growth: success of the present government

Promoting pro-poor growth: success of the present government

A nation requires a vision for its cherished development. The election manifesto of the present government 'Vision-2021' has been prepared with the dream of making a new Bangladesh at the outset of golden jubilee celebration of our great independence. A p
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Women's empowerment in Bangladesh

Women's empowerment in Bangladesh

The Government of Bangladesh firmly believes that gender equity is more than a goal itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of reducing poverty, promoting sustainable development and building good governance.
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
BEPZA: EPZs of Bangladesh the ideal place for the investors

BEPZA: EPZs of Bangladesh the ideal place for the investors

Socio-economic development is essential in order to reduce poverty in developing countries and to improve people's living standards. Investment plays an important role in the socio-economic development of a country. The contribution of Foreign Direct Inve
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Prospects of Pharmaceutical Industry in Bangladesh

Prospects of Pharmaceutical Industry in Bangladesh

The pharmaceutical industry in Bangladeshi has gone through a transformation during the last 30 years. Professional knowledge, expertise and innovative ideas of the pharmacists working in this sector have been the key factors for such transformation. Begi
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Tourism in Bangladesh

Tourism in Bangladesh

Tourism in Bangladesh is an industry of immense potentials. In recent years, this industry has emerged as a force having economic, social and cultural impact across the country. Bangladesh is bestowed with bounty of nature and immense beauty. Its captivat
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (March 19 to March 22 2012).

Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (March 25, 2012) and the forecast for Monday (March 26, 2012).

Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Civil nuclear technology a must for energy needs: Prime Minister

Civil nuclear technology a must for energy needs: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said the decision about the reopening of Nato supplies and future relations with the United States would be decided by the Parliament. The prime minister expressed these views on Sunday while talking to media at
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Civil nuclear technology a must for energy needs: Prime Minister

Civil nuclear technology a must for energy needs: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said the decision about the reopening of Nato supplies and future relations with the United States would be decided by the Parliament. The prime minister expressed these views on Sunday while talking to media at
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Obama urges China to help 'rein in' North Korea

Obama urges China to help 'rein in' North Korea

US President Barack Obama urged China on Sunday to use its influence to rein in North Korea instead of "turning a blind eye" to its nuclear defiance, and warned of tighter sanctions if the reclusive state goes ahead with a rocket launch next month. "North
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Obama urges China to help 'rein in' North Korea

Obama urges China to help 'rein in' North Korea

US President Barack Obama urged China on Sunday to use its influence to rein in North Korea instead of "turning a blind eye" to its nuclear defiance, and warned of tighter sanctions if the reclusive state goes ahead with a rocket launch next month. "North
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Reopening of Nato supply routes: TTP threatens to attack lawmakers

Reopening of Nato supply routes: TTP threatens to attack lawmakers

The Taliban on Sunday threatened to attack lawmakers and their families if they support allowing Nato to resume shipping supplies through the country to troops in neighbouring Afghanistan. Parliament is scheduled to begin debate Monday on a revised relati
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Reopening of Nato supply routes: TTP threatens to attack lawmakers

Reopening of Nato supply routes: TTP threatens to attack lawmakers

The Taliban on Sunday threatened to attack lawmakers and their families if they support allowing Nato to resume shipping supplies through the country to troops in neighbouring Afghanistan. Parliament is scheduled to begin debate Monday on a revised relati
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Salala post incident: no US soldiers to face charges: New York Times

Salala post incident: no US soldiers to face charges: New York Times

The US military has decided that no service members will face disciplinary charges for a Nato airstrike in November that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers, The New York Times reported late Saturday. A Pentagon investigation found late last year that bot
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Salala post incident: no US soldiers to face charges: New York Times

Salala post incident: no US soldiers to face charges: New York Times

The US military has decided that no service members will face disciplinary charges for a Nato airstrike in November that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers, The New York Times reported late Saturday. A Pentagon investigation found late last year that bot
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
MoI proposes increase in CNG price

MoI proposes increase in CNG price

Ministry of Industries (MoI) has proposed increase in the price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to bring it at par with that of petrol and diesel to encourage use of alternate fuels like LPG.
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
MoI proposes increase in CNG price

MoI proposes increase in CNG price

Ministry of Industries (MoI) has proposed increase in the price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to bring it at par with that of petrol and diesel to encourage use of alternate fuels like LPG.
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
MoI proposes increase in CNG price

MoI proposes increase in CNG price

Ministry of Industries (MoI) has proposed increase in the price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to bring it at par with that of petrol and diesel to encourage use of alternate fuels like LPG.
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Index sheds 23.83 points

Index sheds 23.83 points

After witnessing a range-bound activity during the outgoing week ended on March 22, 2012, the KSE-100 index finally closed at 13,273.29 points, down 23.83 points on week-on-week basis. Trading activities remained low and the average daily volumes at ready
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Index sheds 23.83 points

Index sheds 23.83 points

After witnessing a range-bound activity during the outgoing week ended on March 22, 2012, the KSE-100 index finally closed at 13,273.29 points, down 23.83 points on week-on-week basis. Trading activities remained low and the average daily volumes at ready
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Index sheds 23.83 points

Index sheds 23.83 points

After witnessing a range-bound activity during the outgoing week ended on March 22, 2012, the KSE-100 index finally closed at 13,273.29 points, down 23.83 points on week-on-week basis. Trading activities remained low and the average daily volumes at ready
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Futures' open interest declines by 9.8 percent

Futures' open interest declines by 9.8 percent

Total open interest position at the futures counter during the week declined by Rs 226 million, down 9.8 percent on week-on-week basis to Rs 2.1 billion. The average daily volumes at the futures counter also declined by 11.2 percent on week-on-week basis
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Futures' open interest declines by 9.8 percent

Futures' open interest declines by 9.8 percent

Total open interest position at the futures counter during the week declined by Rs 226 million, down 9.8 percent on week-on-week basis to Rs 2.1 billion. The average daily volumes at the futures counter also declined by 11.2 percent on week-on-week basis
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Futures'' open interest declines by 9.8 percent

Futures'' open interest declines by 9.8 percent

Total open interest position at the futures counter during the week declined by Rs 226 million, down 9.8 percent on week-on-week basis to Rs 2.1 billion. The average daily volumes at the futures counter also declined by 11.2 percent on week-on-week basis
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Futures'''' open interest declines by 9.8 percent

Futures'''' open interest declines by 9.8 percent

Total open interest position at the futures counter during the week declined by Rs 226 million, down 9.8 percent on week-on-week basis to Rs 2.1 billion. The average daily volumes at the futures counter also declined by 11.2 percent on week-on-week basis
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Easy trend

Easy trend

Marginal decline in the rupee value versus dollar and euro was seen on the money market during the week, ended on Saturday March 24, 2012. In the interbank dealings, the rupee fell slightly by eight paisa in relation to dollar for buying and selling at 90
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Easy trend

Easy trend

Marginal decline in the rupee value versus dollar and euro was seen on the money market during the week, ended on Saturday March 24, 2012. In the interbank dealings, the rupee fell slightly by eight paisa in relation to dollar for buying and selling at 90
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Scientists find gene that can make flu a killer

Scientists find gene that can make flu a killer

A genetic discovery could help explain why flu makes some people seriously ill or kills them, while others seem able to bat it away with little more than a few aches, coughs and sneezes. In a study published in the journal Nature on Sunday, British and Am
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Scientists find gene that can make flu a killer

Scientists find gene that can make flu a killer

A genetic discovery could help explain why flu makes some people seriously ill or kills them, while others seem able to bat it away with little more than a few aches, coughs and sneezes. In a study published in the journal Nature on Sunday, British and Am
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
FX and Gold - Weekly Outlook

FX and Gold - Weekly Outlook

It turned out to be an unstable week as global financial market struggled to find a direction after Chinese manufacturing activity shrank for a fifth straight month in March and the eurozone economy is showing new signs of wilting. Only the US is showing
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Ahmadinejad urges unity against 'aggression'

Ahmadinejad urges unity against 'aggression'

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called on regional powers Sunday to unite against "aggression" as he gathered with his counterparts from Afghanistan and Pakistan for security talks. Ahmadinejad said celebrations of the Iranian New Year holiday Nowru
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Ahmadinejad urges unity against 'aggression'

Ahmadinejad urges unity against 'aggression'

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called on regional powers Sunday to unite against "aggression" as he gathered with his counterparts from Afghanistan and Pakistan for security talks. Ahmadinejad said celebrations of the Iranian New Year holiday Nowru
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Quadrilateral moot vows to promote regional trade

Quadrilateral moot vows to promote regional trade

Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran and Tajikistan on Sunday reiterated their resolve to promote and strengthen trade and economic co-operation in the region besides joining hands to fight the menace of terrorism, militancy and drug trafficking for a win-win situ
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Quadrilateral moot vows to promote regional trade

Quadrilateral moot vows to promote regional trade

Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran and Tajikistan on Sunday reiterated their resolve to promote and strengthen trade and economic co-operation in the region besides joining hands to fight the menace of terrorism, militancy and drug trafficking for a win-win situ
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Quadrilateral moot vows to promote regional trade

Quadrilateral moot vows to promote regional trade

Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran and Tajikistan on Sunday reiterated their resolve to promote and strengthen trade and economic co-operation in the region besides joining hands to fight the menace of terrorism, militancy and drug trafficking for a win-win situ
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan unhappy over Bangladesh Cup appeal

Pakistan unhappy over Bangladesh Cup appeal

Pakistan's cricket board on Sunday expressed disappointment with Bangladesh for considering appealing an incident in the last over of the Asia Cup final which they believe cost them the match. Bangladesh Saturday said it would appeal to the Asian Cricket
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan unhappy over Bangladesh Cup appeal

Pakistan unhappy over Bangladesh Cup appeal

Pakistan's cricket board on Sunday expressed disappointment with Bangladesh for considering appealing an incident in the last over of the Asia Cup final which they believe cost them the match. Bangladesh Saturday said it would appeal to the Asian Cricket
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Two-way trade-gates opened at Pak-Iran border

Two-way trade-gates opened at Pak-Iran border

The Commissioner Quetta Division on Sunday inaugurated two-way trade-gates here at Pak-Iran border. The newly established gates with separate windows for traders leaving and entering Pakistan would greatly facilitate and save the time of the traders from
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Two-way trade-gates opened at Pak-Iran border

Two-way trade-gates opened at Pak-Iran border

The Commissioner Quetta Division on Sunday inaugurated two-way trade-gates here at Pak-Iran border. The newly established gates with separate windows for traders leaving and entering Pakistan would greatly facilitate and save the time of the traders from
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Two-way trade-gates opened at Pak-Iran border

Two-way trade-gates opened at Pak-Iran border

The Commissioner Quetta Division on Sunday inaugurated two-way trade-gates here at Pak-Iran border. The newly established gates with separate windows for traders leaving and entering Pakistan would greatly facilitate and save the time of the traders from
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Exxon Valdez bought by Indian ship breaker

Exxon Valdez bought by Indian ship breaker

An Indian ship breaking company has bought the Exxon Valdez, the oil tanker responsible for one of the worst ecological disasters in recent history. "We have bought the ship from its Chinese owners," Sanjay Mehta, director of Best Oasis Ltd, said from Bha
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Exxon Valdez bought by Indian ship breaker

Exxon Valdez bought by Indian ship breaker

An Indian ship breaking company has bought the Exxon Valdez, the oil tanker responsible for one of the worst ecological disasters in recent history. "We have bought the ship from its Chinese owners," Sanjay Mehta, director of Best Oasis Ltd, said from Bha
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Exxon Valdez bought by Indian ship breaker

Exxon Valdez bought by Indian ship breaker

An Indian ship breaking company has bought the Exxon Valdez, the oil tanker responsible for one of the worst ecological disasters in recent history. "We have bought the ship from its Chinese owners," Sanjay Mehta, director of Best Oasis Ltd, said from Bha
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
MWM urges government not to reopen Nato supply routes

MWM urges government not to reopen Nato supply routes

Majlis-e-Wahdat-ul-Muslimeen (MWM) on Sunday urged the government to end foreign interference in domestic affairs of the country and not to reopen Nato supply route, Aaj News reported on Sunday.
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
MWM urges government not to reopen Nato supply routes

MWM urges government not to reopen Nato supply routes

Majlis-e-Wahdat-ul-Muslimeen (MWM) on Sunday urged the government to end foreign interference in domestic affairs of the country and not to reopen Nato supply route, Aaj News reported on Sunday.
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Afghan gun-massacre families paid compensation

Afghan gun-massacre families paid compensation

US authorities have given cash compensation to the families of Afghans killed in a shooting rampage allegedly carried out by an American soldier in Kandahar province, a family member and a tribal elder said on Sunday.
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Afghan gun-massacre families paid compensation

Afghan gun-massacre families paid compensation

US authorities have given cash compensation to the families of Afghans killed in a shooting rampage allegedly carried out by an American soldier in Kandahar province, a family member and a tribal elder said on Sunday.
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Trekker system inaugurated

Trekker system inaugurated

Chairman, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Mumtaz Haider Rizvi, on Sunday inaugurated the Trekker system launched by Intelligence and Investigation wing of FBR at a ceremony titled 'Inauguration of Trekker - Work Flow and MIS/Hands on Training' held at Dir
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Trekker system inaugurated

Trekker system inaugurated

Chairman, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Mumtaz Haider Rizvi, on Sunday inaugurated the Trekker system launched by Intelligence and Investigation wing of FBR at a ceremony titled 'Inauguration of Trekker - Work Flow and MIS/Hands on Training' held at Dir
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Trekker system inaugurated

Trekker system inaugurated

Chairman, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Mumtaz Haider Rizvi, on Sunday inaugurated the Trekker system launched by Intelligence and Investigation wing of FBR at a ceremony titled ''Inauguration of Trekker - Work Flow and MIS/Hands on Training'' held at D
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Shell scrambles to pay huge bill for Iran oil

Shell scrambles to pay huge bill for Iran oil

Royal Dutch Shell is struggling to pay off $1 billion that it owes Iran for crude oil because European Union and US financial sanctions now make it almost impossible to process payments, industry sources said.
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Shell scrambles to pay huge bill for Iran oil

Shell scrambles to pay huge bill for Iran oil

Royal Dutch Shell is struggling to pay off $1 billion that it owes Iran for crude oil because European Union and US financial sanctions now make it almost impossible to process payments, industry sources said.
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Shell scrambles to pay huge bill for Iran oil

Shell scrambles to pay huge bill for Iran oil

Royal Dutch Shell is struggling to pay off $1 billion that it owes Iran for crude oil because European Union and US financial sanctions now make it almost impossible to process payments, industry sources said.
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Saudi Arab mulls sending woman to Olympics

Saudi Arab mulls sending woman to Olympics

Saudi Arabia, where sports events for women are banned, is considering sending a female athlete for the first time ever to the Olympics this year, following criticism from abroad. The issue of women in sport remains extremely sensitive in kingdom, where w
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Saudi Arab mulls sending woman to Olympics

Saudi Arab mulls sending woman to Olympics

Saudi Arabia, where sports events for women are banned, is considering sending a female athlete for the first time ever to the Olympics this year, following criticism from abroad. The issue of women in sport remains extremely sensitive in kingdom, where w
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Iran to boost monthly cash payments as inflation bites

Iran to boost monthly cash payments as inflation bites

Iran is boosting the monthly cash payments it gives to its citizens by more than fifty percent, the Iranian Labour News Agency reported, as soaring inflation and the depreciating Rial continue to bite deep into the national economy.
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Iran to boost monthly cash payments as inflation bites

Iran to boost monthly cash payments as inflation bites

Iran is boosting the monthly cash payments it gives to its citizens by more than fifty percent, the Iranian Labour News Agency reported, as soaring inflation and the depreciating Rial continue to bite deep into the national economy.
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Iran to boost monthly cash payments as inflation bites

Iran to boost monthly cash payments as inflation bites

Iran is boosting the monthly cash payments it gives to its citizens by more than fifty percent, the Iranian Labour News Agency reported, as soaring inflation and the depreciating Rial continue to bite deep into the national economy.
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Second diabetes programme for nurses concludes

Second diabetes programme for nurses concludes

Second diabetes nurse education programme held at Lahore General Hospital (LGH) has been concluded. More than 50 nurses from various hospitals of Lahore participated training course were given certificates during a function wherein Professor Mahmood Ali M
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
MCCI opposes increase in electricity tariff

MCCI opposes increase in electricity tariff

The Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) President Mian Anis A Sheikh has opposed an increase of Rs 6.39 per unit in the electricity tariff under monthly fuel adjustment mechanism describing it illogical and detrimental to the industrial and com
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
PPP holds rally against Shahbaz Sharif

PPP holds rally against Shahbaz Sharif

Activists of Pakistan People's Party on Sunday staged a demonstration and burnt the effigy of Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif to vent their anger against his objectionable language about Asif Ali Zardari.
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Irsa's technical committee meets today

Irsa's technical committee meets today

The technical committee of Indus River System Authority (Irsa), comprising senior provincial representatives, is likely hold an important meeting in Islamabad today to estimate water supply during the coming Kharif season, starting from April 1.
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Shahbaz condoles demise of Fakhra Younis

Shahbaz condoles demise of Fakhra Younis

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif here on Sunday expressed deep sense of grief and sorrow over the tragic incident of suicide by a lady Fakhra Younis, who was a victim of acid throwing. He said that it is a point to ponder that such brutality is commit
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Wapda organising engineering management course today

Wapda organising engineering management course today

Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) is organising a post graduate certificate course in engineering management in collaboration with Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute-one of the prestigious educational institutions in Pakistan. The inaugural
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
President announces Rs one billion for journalist's family

President announces Rs one billion for journalist's family

President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday announced financial assistance of Rs one million for the family of the late senior journalist Hamid Javed. Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan visited the residence of the late Hamid
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan casts serious aspersions on auction process for 3G licence

Pakistan casts serious aspersions on auction process for 3G licence

Transparency International Pakistan has cast serious aspersions on the process of auction adopted by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in the award of contract for 3rd generation (3-G) licence which could otherwise fetch up to $2-3 billion.
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Bid to smuggle contraband goods foiled

Bid to smuggle contraband goods foiled

Punjab Rangers has foiled another attempt of smugglers on Saturday night in the provincial metropolis near Wagha Boarder and recovered Indian liquor and other items worth millions of rupees. According to details, Punjab Rangers got information that some a
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan Day celebrated in South Africa

Pakistan Day celebrated in South Africa

The High Commission of Pakistan, Pretoria (South Africa) celebrated the National Day of Pakistan on 23rd. The Pakistan Day celebrations commenced in the morning of 23rd March, when Zaigham Uddin Azam, High Commissioner of Pakistan hoisted Pakistani flag.
Published 26 Mar, 2012 12:00am
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