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Print - 2012-03-06
Nishat Power Limited

Nishat Power Limited

Nishat Power Limited (NPL) is a subsidiary of Nishat Mills Ltd which holds 51% shares in NPL and was incorporated in February 2007 for setting up the power plant and it is currently listed on Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) and Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE).
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Nishat Power Limited

Nishat Power Limited

Nishat Power Limited (NPL) is a subsidiary of Nishat Mills Ltd which holds 51% shares in NPL and was incorporated in February 2007 for setting up the power plant and it is currently listed on Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) and Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE).
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
New York cotton ends limit up on surprise India export ban

New York cotton ends limit up on surprise India export ban

Cotton futures, which only last year hit a historic peak above $2 a lb, rallied to close limit up on Monday, spurred by India's surprise ban on exports of its cotton. That stoked speculative fervour that Chinese mills may have to turn to thinning US cotto
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Shanghai copper slips

Shanghai copper slips

Copper prices fell on Monday after top copper consumer China shaved its economic growth outlook for this year, although hopes of a seasonal pickup in consumption helped limit losses. The most-traded May copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange sli
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Copper falls over one percent

Copper falls over one percent

Copper fell more than 1 percent on Monday after top consumer China shaved its economic growth outlook for this year, and as Europe showed signs of edging back towards recession. Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange closed at $8,505 a tonne, fro
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Oil up on Iran fears; growth worry limits gain

Oil up on Iran fears; growth worry limits gain

Oil prices rose on Monday in tug-of-war trading as supply risks and tensions over Iran's nuclear programme provided support, but concerns about economic growth in China and the United States limited gains. The potential for supply disruptions due to Iran'
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Tokyo rubber slips

Tokyo rubber slips

Tokyo rubber futures slipped on Monday, tracking falls in share prices, but limited supply and firmer oil prices should lend support, dealers said. The benchmark rubber contract on the Tokyo Commodity Exchange for August delivery fell 3.5 yen, or 1 percen
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Malaysian palm oil eases

Malaysian palm oil eases

Malaysian crude palm oil futures slipped on Monday as traders await a key price outlook meeting in Kuala Lumpur this week at which analysts are expected to paint a bullish picture for the sector. Prices rose more than six percent in February alone, settin
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Sugar stumbles, cocoa at three-week low

Sugar stumbles, cocoa at three-week low

Sugar futures fell on Monday, weighed by a large Brazilian cane crop and the prospect of more Indian exports, while cocoa finished at its lowest level in three weeks on technically inspired liquidation. Coffee ended lower, with robusta coffee losses pared
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Gold lower in Asia

Gold lower in Asia

Gold edged lower on Monday, pressured by a firmer dollar although it was regaining its footing after last week's biggest weekly loss in more than two months, supported by demand from jewellery makers in Asia that is helping to cushion the fall.
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Gold recovers in Europe

Gold recovers in Europe

Gold recovered some lost ground on Monday as the euro swung back into positive territory against the dollar and stock markets pared losses, but investors remained cautious towards the precious metal after last week's hefty price drop. Spot gold was down 0
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn hits new top

US MIDDAY: corn hits new top

Corn prices gained ground early on Monday on technical buying and tight supplies while soya and wheat slipped, in choppy trade ahead of a US government crop report later in the week. Weaker equities weighed on all three crops, after China signalled slower
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper falls

US MIDDAY: copper falls

In New York, the key May COMEX contract fell 4.35 cents or 1.1 percent to settle at $3.8595 per lb, near the bottom of its $3.8355 to $3.9325 session range. Volumes stood near 46,500 lots in late New York business, down by more than a third from the 30-da
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold drops

US MIDDAY: gold drops

Gold fell in choppy trade on Monday as a reduced target for Chinese economic growth pressured commodities and equities, and the metal's losses could accelerate if it fails to hold key support after last week's sell-off. Bullion fell 1 percent earlier afte
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Each Ambassador urged to serve as a bridge between two countries

Each Ambassador urged to serve as a bridge between two countries

Prime Minister, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, on Monday urged the ambassadors to serve as a bridge between the government of Pakistan and the government of the host country for the mutual benefit of the people of two countries.
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Hafiz Saeed's petition: LHC seeks report from government

Hafiz Saeed's petition: LHC seeks report from government

The Lahore High Court here on Monday called for report from the federal government in a petition filed by Jamaatud Daawa Chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed praying to the court to direct the respondent government to defend him before the US Court. Earlier, petiti
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
'No global law authorises US to threaten Pakistan'

'No global law authorises US to threaten Pakistan'

As a sovereign state, Pakistan has the legitimate right to establish amicable relations with its neighbouring countries without any external pressure. No international law authorises the United Sates to threaten Pakistan of the consequences of implementat
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Commission concerned at increase in number of missing persons cases

Commission concerned at increase in number of missing persons cases

The Comm-ission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances expressed their concern over the increasing number of missing persons from January 2011-February 2012, which reached 333. The commission has observed that on January 1, 2011 around 138 cases of missing
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Muslim Ummah urged to follow Holy Quran's teachings

Muslim Ummah urged to follow Holy Quran's teachings

Provincial Minister for Auqaf and Religious Affairs Haji Ehsanuddin Qureshi has said that solution to all problems being faced by Muslim Ummah lies in following the teachings of the Holy Quran. He said, "We can solve our socio-economic and political probl
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Dengue control: CDA conducts survey across city

Dengue control: CDA conducts survey across city

Aimed at averting the onslaught of dengue mosquito in the city, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has conducted a survey across the city, mapped areas which had shown dengue positive individuals in previous years, formulated a plan and began pre-emp
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
'Divided': ECP to hear Waheeda Shah case today

'Divided': ECP to hear Waheeda Shah case today

The 'divided' Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has summoned Waheeda Shah, a Pakistan People's Party (PPP) candidate, to appear before the commission on Tuesday over the charges of riggings and slapping of its lady polling officers on the eve of bye-p
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
UVAS begins DVM internship programme

UVAS begins DVM internship programme

University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Talat Naseer Pasha has said that the new system of internship programme will bring a healthy change between academia and industry's interaction. He was addressing inaugural
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Textile industry facing acute power shortage

Textile industry facing acute power shortage

Textile industry has entered the month of March with a dismal hope for sustained energy supply for 24/7 production spell. The industry circles told Business Recorder that power supply to industry is facing acute shortage with daily two hours loadsh
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
551 CNG stations in Punjab: no decision yet over gas supply suspension

551 CNG stations in Punjab: no decision yet over gas supply suspension

The Ministry of Petroleum and All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) on Monday failed to reach at a decision on suspension of gas supply to 551 CNG stations across Punjab. A high level delegation of APCNGA led by Ghayas Abdullah Paracha met Secretary Petro
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
PU security guard laid to rest

PU security guard laid to rest

The Punjab University (PU) security guard Imran Rehmat, who was died after alleged torture of Muslim Town Investigation Police, was laid to rest here on Monday at Wafaqi Colony graveyard. Earlier the heirs of the deceased guard staged a protest and denied
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Baloch insurgency

Baloch insurgency

On August 12, 2009 Khan of Kalat Mir Sulaiman Dawood declared himself ruler of Balochistan and formally made announcement of a Council for Independent Balochistan which also includes Brahmdagh Bugti. The Council's declared objective is to liberate Bloch a
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Volunteerism flourishes in disaster-hit areas of Japan

Volunteerism flourishes in disaster-hit areas of Japan

On a chilly Saturday morning, Hirokazu Murano and other postal workers scooped up debris and mud from a 120-year-old house in the isolated coastal area in north-eastern Japan that was flattened by a tsunami one year ago. Murano and 70 others came to the c
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Unlearnt lesson

Unlearnt lesson

On his last visit to Karachi, the Chief Justice of Pakistan referred to the Senate elections as a "demonstration of enforcement of the constitution" though unfolding events suggest that even in these elections, "rigging" did take place. The conduct of the
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
'Seraiki card'

'Seraiki card'

Following the grand victory of his son in by-election to a seat vacated by Shah Mehmud Qureshi Prime Minister Gilani's triumphal return to his hometown, Multan, was very much expected, and it was so. During his two-day stay over the weekend elation that c
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
PPIB and hydropower projects

PPIB and hydropower projects

According to a Business Recorder exclusive, the Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) is facing stiff resistance from its members over plans for unsolicited hydropower projects.
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Envoy vows to promote Pak-Brazilian trade ties

Envoy vows to promote Pak-Brazilian trade ties

Brazilian Ambassador to Pakistan, Alfredo Leoni has pledged to promote and enhance bilateral trade relations between Brazil and Pakistan. Addressing the members of Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) chaired by Anis A Sheikh, here on Monday.
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
LCCI terms meetings with Sudanese businessmen fruitful

LCCI terms meetings with Sudanese businessmen fruitful

The six-member delegation of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) held productive and fruitful meetings with the Sudan Cotton Company, Sudan Council for Investment and Under Secretary for Industries and Federation of Sudan Businessmen Federa
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Sindh Assembly rejects Arbab Rahim's leave applications

Sindh Assembly rejects Arbab Rahim's leave applications

Sindh Assembly on Monday rejected leave applications of former Chief Minister Sindh, Dr Ghulam Arbab Rahim with majority vote. Pakistan Muslim League-Likeminded (PML-L) MPA Abdul Razzaq Rahimoon had forwarded the applications first on February 15 and the
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Unilever uses 3D technology

Unilever uses 3D technology

Unilever Pakistan has always chosen the most spectacular and unique ways to introduce its brands. This is the first time 3D projection has been used in Pakistan. Surf Excel is being re-launched through this 3D display on PNSC building which is a key landm
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Increase in POL prices: LHC issues notices to government, Ogra

Increase in POL prices: LHC issues notices to government, Ogra

The Lahore High Court issued notice to federal government and Oil Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) and sought replies by March 16 in a petition filed against increase in petroleum prices. The petitioner, a bar member contended that the respondent governmen
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
IBA signing MoU with various universities today

IBA signing MoU with various universities today

Dr Ishrat Husain, Dean & Director IBA Karachi will be signing a 'Memorandum of Understanding' with various universities nation-wide including Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, Karachi, NUST Business School Islamabad and NED University of Engine
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Robbers loot gold ornaments worth over Rs 1.25 million

Robbers loot gold ornaments worth over Rs 1.25 million

A gang of robbers on Monday looted gold ornaments worth over Rs 1.25 million from a jewellery shop located in the limits of Preedy police station. According to police, the incident took place at Arafat Jewellers located in main Sarafa Bazar Saddar in the
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
DPC to observe 'Balochistan Day' on March 9

DPC to observe 'Balochistan Day' on March 9

Defa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC) to observe a Balochistan Day on March 9 through all over the country to express solidarity with the Balochistan people. This was stated by member DPC and Secretary General, Jamaate Islami, Liaqat Baloch, in a statement on Mon
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor lays foundation stone of library

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor lays foundation stone of library

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Barrister Masood Kausar on Monday visited the University of Science and Technology in Bannu Township, where he laid the foundation stone of central Library and planted a sapling in the university campus. He also inspected the o
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
General seats from Balochistan: PML-N rejects ECP decision

General seats from Balochistan: PML-N rejects ECP decision

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has rejected the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) decision to retain senate election results of general seats from Balochistan and announced moving Supreme Court as well as putting the case before the Chief Elec
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Quota among tour operators: LHC seeks report from Hajj ministry

Quota among tour operators: LHC seeks report from Hajj ministry

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday sought report from the federal government and the Ministry of Hajj by March 16 in a petition challenging the allocation of Hajj quota among tours operators against the merit. The petitioners tours operators through th
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Jamaat-e-Islami chief warns against support to US

Jamaat-e-Islami chief warns against support to US

Jamaat-e-Islami, Ameer, Syed Munawar Hasan, has said that the Muslim rulers who were supporting the US and the west in its anti-Islam designs were destined to meet worse than Hosni Mubarak's fate. If the Zardaris and Gilanis did not change their slavish a
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Punjab Assembly demands withdrawal of rise in POL prices

Punjab Assembly demands withdrawal of rise in POL prices

The Punjab Assembly on Monday has passed a resolution urging the Federal government to withdraw the recent increase in prices of petroleum goods. Ijaz Ahmed Khan, a treasury bencher and a member of the Unification Block moved the resolution in the presenc
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
CPNE rejects threats to media

CPNE rejects threats to media

Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) in its meeting rejected all those steps of the government that could put fetters on journalism and right of expression. The meeting of the Standing Committee of the CPNE chaired by CPNE President Jamil Athar Qa
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
LSE launches Continuous Professional Development Programme

LSE launches Continuous Professional Development Programme

Lahore Stock Exchange Limited has initiated the Continuous Professional Development Programme for its continual efforts for the capacity building of its member's brokers. In this purpose, Affan Sajjad (ACA), Head of Corporate Finance-Agritech Ltd (Formerl
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
PIC case: Tribunal records statements

PIC case: Tribunal records statements

The Defective Drugs Inquiry Tribunal on Monday recorded statements of Professor of Medicines, Chief Executive Service Hospital, Dr Faisal Masood, and Professor of Pharmacology, Fatima Jinnah Medical College, Lahore Professor Munaza Qayyum. Dr Masood also
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
'Kashful-Mahjoob conference' organised at PU

'Kashful-Mahjoob conference' organised at PU

Punjab University, Hajveri Chair, in collaboration with the teaching and research departments of Oriental College organised, a one day conference on "Kashful-Mahjoob, Critical Analyses of Printing and Translations" on Monday.
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Change is just around the corner: Nawaz

Change is just around the corner: Nawaz

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Mian Nawaz Sharif said on Monday that change is just round the corner and those claiming to bring change are now getting out of sight.
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
LDA sets up separate directorate for development works

LDA sets up separate directorate for development works

Lahore Develop-ment Authority (LDA) has established a separate directorate for executing development works in such private housing schemes that had failed to accomplish these tasks despite lapse of long time. This was decided in the LDA Governing Body mee
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Gas supply to Dawood Hercules not restored

Gas supply to Dawood Hercules not restored

After several months of forced closure due to gas curtailment in 2011 and first two months of 2012, supply of gas to fertiliser plants on SNGPL network was restored on March 3 excluding Dawood Hercules Fertilisers Limited situated at Sheikhpura, whose gas
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Shahbaz elected PML-N Punjab President unopposed

Shahbaz elected PML-N Punjab President unopposed

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has been elected unopposed as President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Punjab. A five-member committee of the PML-N led by Ghous Ali Shah announced the result in a meeting of the PML-N Punjab general
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Election fever: medical experts urge masses to take advantage

Election fever: medical experts urge masses to take advantage

Medical experts have urged the masses to take advantage of the fast approaching election fever in the country, and ensure that all political parties incorporate disease prevention among top most priorities in their respective manifestos. Speakers at a pub
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Congressman meets Pakistani-American community leaders

Congressman meets Pakistani-American community leaders

Congre-ssman Howard L Berman, Ranking Member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee held a meeting with Asian-Americans Pacific Islanders including leaders of Pakistani-American community in Los Angeles California. The President of the Council of Pakistan
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
NBP selects Fidelity Information Service's CBA system

NBP selects Fidelity Information Service's CBA system

NBP has selected Fidelity Information Service's CBA system which is globally used software system designed for large banks with transaction size of over 500, 000 per day. Being the largest bank of the country it is NBP's top most priority to automate the
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
SNGPL resumes gas supply to EFL

SNGPL resumes gas supply to EFL

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has resumed gas supply to Engro Fertilisers Limited (EFL). "The gas supply by SNGPL to the new urea Fertilizer plant of our 100 percent subsidiary, EFL has been resumed", Engro Corporation Limited said in a commu
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Sindh Assembly passes bill to regularise 14,000 teachers

Sindh Assembly passes bill to regularise 14,000 teachers

The Sindh Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a bill into law to regularise some 14,000 primary, junior and high school teachers in the province, who were appointed on contract basis in 2008 and 2009. Sindh Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ayaz So
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Minor girl's body recovered

Minor girl's body recovered

Another incident of minor girl, who was raped and then murdered in Gulistan Jauhar, has caused to anguish Karachiites about the security of their broods in the city. According to police and eyewitnesses, the half-nude body was recovered from a graveyard l
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Two killed in separate incidents

Two killed in separate incidents

At least two persons were killed in separate incidents at various parts of the metropolis here on Monday. According to police, a young man was shot dead in the limits of PIB police station. The incident took place on Monday where a 26-year-old Sarwar son
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
KESC provides Azm scholarship to its employees' kids

KESC provides Azm scholarship to its employees' kids

Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC), in line with its vision to provide opportunities to all its employees and their families, has announced that 300 children of core workers and junior officers have been approved for the utility's Azm Scholarships pro
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Robbers kill police official

Robbers kill police official

Unknown robbers on Monday shot at and killed police official and injured another in Notal area of Naseerabad. According to police, Sub Inspector Badar Shah and Deedar Shah were way to Dera Murad Jamali from Chattar PS when unidentified armed robbers on gu
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Meezan Bank, Unique Technologies join hands for Laptop Ease

Meezan Bank, Unique Technologies join hands for Laptop Ease

Meezan Bank, Pakistan's first and largest Islamic bank, has joined hands with M/s. Unique Technologies for financing of "Dell" brand of laptop computers through Meezan Bank's Laptop financing product, Laptop Ease. In this regard a MoU was signed by Arif-u
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Woman burnt alive

Woman burnt alive

A disabled woman on Monday burnt alive when a mysterious fire broke out in her apartment located in Gulshan Iqbal police remits. According to SHO Dost Muhammad, the inhabitants of the apartment (Madina View Apartment) have voluntarily extinguished the fir
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Clash leaves 4 students injured

Clash leaves 4 students injured

A clash sparked between the workers of Islami Jamiat Tulba (IJT) and Punjabi Student Association (PSA) at Dawood Engineering College left four students injured on Monday. According to police, all educational activities were suspended when the workers of I
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Waheeda Shah tenders apology to ECP

Waheeda Shah tenders apology to ECP

Waheeda Shah has tendered an unconditional apology to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), saying that "slapping incident was happened due to a misunderstanding". Waheeda Shah, Pakistan Peoples Party's candidate in by-election of PS-53 Tando Mohamma
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
One die, three hurt in accident

One die, three hurt in accident

A man was killed and three others sustained injuries in a road accident occurred in Barkhan area of Balochistan. Levies Force said that speeding wagon turned turtle, killing man on the spot and leaving three other inmates critically injured. The victims w
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
EOBI clarification

EOBI clarification

Apropos a news item carried by Business Recorder "Textile bodies concerned over misuse of EOBI, labour Funds" on 29 February 2012, the EOBI has clarified. "Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) is the prime welfare organisation responsible
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Former spokesman for ANP Qadir Khan joins MQM

Former spokesman for ANP Qadir Khan joins MQM

Former spokesman of Awami National Party Qadir Khan joined Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Monday. Speaking at a news conference at Karachi Press Club (KPC) Qadir Khan alleged that Awami National Party (ANP) has now become the party of terrorists, feuda
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Hunermand Rozgar scheme formally launched in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Hunermand Rozgar scheme formally launched in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

A self-employment generation programme 'Hunermand Rozgar Scheme' formally launched in Khyber Paktunkhwa here on Monday. KPK Chief Minister Amir Haider Khan Hoti formally launched two schemes worth of Rs 1.60 billion for employment and economic activities
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
UET Peshawar establishes CSINR

UET Peshawar establishes CSINR

The University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Peshawar has established Center of Intelligence Systems and Network Research (CSINR). Vice Chancellor, Imtiaz H Gilani formally inaugurated the center on Monday. While speaking on the occasion, Vice Chanc
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
410 APHMA members not yet registered with EOBI

410 APHMA members not yet registered with EOBI

All Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers Association's 410 out of 1047 members (units) are not yet registered with Employees Old Age Benefits Institution (EOBI), which means a large number of employees working in those units are deprived of EOBI's benefits.
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Integrated healthcare plan launched in AJK

Integrated healthcare plan launched in AJK

Azad Jammu Kashmir government has launched an integrated plan to extend basic health care facilities to the masses at their doorsteps. The official sources told APP on Monday that under the plan the newly-constructed 50-bed hospital, set up by a non-gover
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Reconciliation policy strengthens political forces: Zardari

Reconciliation policy strengthens political forces: Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday said that the policy of reconciliation had strengthened political forces, which was necessary for strengthening democracy itself. He expressed satisfaction that with the help of coalition partners the government achiev
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
PPP considering replacing Naek with Aitzaz or Rabbani?

PPP considering replacing Naek with Aitzaz or Rabbani?

Co-Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP) President Asif Ali Zardari has constituted a committee to probe the unexpected defeat of party's candidate from Punjab, Aslam Gill, in the recently held Senate elections and to finalise the name of party's candida
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
NFSA buying equipment to launch new testing services

NFSA buying equipment to launch new testing services

National Forensic Science Agency (NFSA) is purchasing latest equipment to launch some new testing services from first week of April to enhance capacity of Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) in criminal detection.
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
'FO will continue to protect national interests'

'FO will continue to protect national interests'

Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani, in his maiden address to officers of the Foreign Service of Pakistan (FSP) on Monday underlined that the Foreign Office (FO), as one of the premier national institutions would continue striving to protect and promote
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Body of DCO Gwadar found from car in Karachi

Body of DCO Gwadar found from car in Karachi

The dead body of District Co-ordination Officer (DCO) Gwadar, Abdul Rehman Dashti, was recovered from a car parked outside a house in Defence area on late Monday night, a private TV channel reported late Monday night.
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Body of DCO Gwadar found from car in Karachi

Body of DCO Gwadar found from car in Karachi

The dead body of District Co-ordination Officer (DCO) Gwadar, Abdul Rehman Dashti, was recovered from a car parked outside a house in Defence area on late Monday night, a private TV channel reported late Monday night.
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Over 100 Yemeni troops killed in al Qaeda assault

Over 100 Yemeni troops killed in al Qaeda assault

More than 100 Yemeni soldiers and at least 25 suspected al Qaeda gunmen were killed in attacks on military positions in the country's restive south, medics and local officials said on Monday. Sunday's assault was one of the deadliest against Yemeni troops
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Over 100 Yemeni troops killed in al Qaeda assault

Over 100 Yemeni troops killed in al Qaeda assault

More than 100 Yemeni soldiers and at least 25 suspected al Qaeda gunmen were killed in attacks on military positions in the country's restive south, medics and local officials said on Monday. Sunday's assault was one of the deadliest against Yemeni troops
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (March 05, 2012) and the forecast for Tuesday (March 06, 2012).

Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Corporate debt market: SBP-SECP joint task force to draft framework

Corporate debt market: SBP-SECP joint task force to draft framework

Yaseen Anwar, Governor, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has disclosed that a joint task force of SBP and Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has been set up to draft a frame work for establishing a vibrant corporate debt market.
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (March 05, 2012).

Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Corporate debt market: SBP-SECP joint task force to draft framework

Corporate debt market: SBP-SECP joint task force to draft framework

Yaseen Anwar, Governor, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has disclosed that a joint task force of SBP and Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has been set up to draft a frame work for establishing a vibrant corporate debt market.
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (March 05, 2012) and for Tuesday (March 06, 2012).
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Corporate debt market: SBP-SECP joint task force to draft framework

Corporate debt market: SBP-SECP joint task force to draft framework

Yaseen Anwar, Governor, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has disclosed that a joint task force of SBP and Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has been set up to draft a frame work for establishing a vibrant corporate debt market.
Published 06 Mar, 2012 12:00am
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