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Print - 2013-12-21
Pakistan women cricket to host tri-series in Qatar

Pakistan women cricket to host tri-series in Qatar

Pakistan's women's cricket team are to use the neutral venue of Qatar to host a tri-series with South Africa and Ireland, an official said Friday. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) interim chairman Najam Sethi said the first-ever triangular women's one-day and
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
ICE cotton advances on strong US exports, tight supplies

ICE cotton advances on strong US exports, tight supplies

Cotton futures edged up on Thursday in light volumes, underpinned by strong weekly US government export data and a sense of tight US supplies even as a recent price rally kept mill buyers largely on the sidelines. The most-active March cotton contract on
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Shanghai copper gains

Shanghai copper gains

The most-traded copper for March delivery on the Shanghai Futures Exchange gained 0.7 percent to settle at 51,380 yuan ($8,500) a tonne on Friday. The bulk of the material may be bound for China, the world's top consumer of copper, although UOB-Kay Hian S
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Copper rebounds

Copper rebounds

Copper rose on Friday after suffering its biggest fall in three weeks during the previous session, as investors absorbed the US Federal Reserve's decision this week to start curbing its stimulus. Also brightening the outlook for the metal was an unexpecte
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Tokyo rubber futures up

Tokyo rubber futures up

Tokyo rubber futures ended higher on Friday as an easing yen spurred buying, but weaker oil prices weighed on sentiment, dealer said. The benchmark rubber contract on the Tokyo Commodity Exchange for May delivery was up 2.3 yen to settle at 282.9 yen ($2.
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Corn jumps on strong exports

Corn jumps on strong exports

US corn futures gained 1.3 percent on Thursday on a better-than-expected export report from the US government, as well as short-covering following recent declines, traders said. "We have been down pretty hard and we are at the bottom of the trading range,
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Palm oil ends higher

Palm oil ends higher

Malaysian palm oil futures ended higher on Friday as weakness in the ringgit continued to lend support to the palm market, while export data signalled a small recovery in demand for the tropical oil. Monsoon floods in several palm-growing parts of Malaysi
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Raw sugar higher

Raw sugar higher

Raw sugar futures on ICE rose on Friday, as expected demand from leading importer Indonesia fed investor buying that lifted the market from the 3-1/2-year low touched two days ago. Arabica coffee trading on ICE Futures US climbed to a two-month high as pr
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Gold down two percent in New York

Gold down two percent in New York

Gold prices fell 2 percent to a six-month low on Thursday in a delayed sell-off after the Federal Reserve's pullback in the US monetary stimulus, but the market could snap back into a rally as a "double bottom" forms on technical charts, some traders caut
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Gold drops in Asia

Gold drops in Asia

Gold languished at a six-month low on Friday and was on the edge of tipping over to a 3-1/2 year trough after the Federal Reserve's move to curb its bond-buying stimulus prompted a huge sell-off. Spot gold fell to a fresh six-month low of $1,185.10 an oun
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Gold hits six-month low

Gold hits six-month low

Gold hit a six-month low on Friday, on course for its largest annual loss in 32 years, as the US Federal Reserve's first step away from ultra-loose monetary policy further undermined the investor case for holding bullion. The Fed said this week that the U
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soya rallies

US MIDDAY: soya rallies

US soyabean futures rose 1 percent on Friday on support from worries that dry weather in Argentina will limit the size of the crop from the key South American producer, traders said. Corn and wheat also were firm, largely due to spillover strength from th
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold rises

US MIDDAY: gold rises

Gold turned higher on Friday, after an early dip to a six-month low, but is still on track for its largest annual loss in 32 years as the Federal Reserve's plan to scale back its monetary stimulus and expectations of narrower US government deficits have w
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
ITA organises school-based children's literature

ITA organises school-based children's literature

After holding seven successful children's literature festivals all across the country, Idara-e-Taleem-O-Aagahi (ITA) organised the first-ever school based children's literature in Kabal, Swat, at Government Boys Higher Secondary School, says a press relea
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Fata university classes to be started at rented place: Governor

Fata university classes to be started at rented place: Governor

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Engineer Shaukatullah has said that classes of Fata University would be started at a rented place until the completion of its own building at FR Kohat. This, he said, while talking to a representative delegation of FR Kohat whi
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Musharraf's security: ATC accepts government's request

Musharraf's security: ATC accepts government's request

The government on Friday sought more time from the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) for submitting a report to the court on the security of former president General Pervez Musharraf (Retd) in the judges' detention case. The ATC judge, justice Attiq-ur-Rehman, a
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
EOBI, FBR and SECP sign MoU

EOBI, FBR and SECP sign MoU

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by Chairman EOBI, M Ayub Sheikh, Chairman FBR, Tariq Bajwa and Chairman SECP, Tahir Mahmood to facilitate businesses in their registration with these organisations. The MOU envisages that registration of comp
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Residents protest low gas pressure, power outages

Residents protest low gas pressure, power outages

Residents of Tehkal and Regi village on Friday held a protest demonstration against the low gas pressure and unannounced load-shedding for domestic consumers. The protesting denizens led by local elders gathered in Hayatabad Phase-V and blocked main Jamro
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Partly Facetious: PTI is not a gang...

Partly Facetious: PTI is not a gang...

"Finance Minister Ishaq Dar spoke at length in parliament yesterday and need I add, it was an impassioned plea for all parties to work together for three years to ensure that the economic upturn is accomplished and..."
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
ECC diverts power sector gas to industrial sector

ECC diverts power sector gas to industrial sector

It is a matter of great satisfaction that the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has decided to divert 85mmcfd gas of power sector to the textile units with a view to reaping the benefits offered by the grant of GSP+ status to the count
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Germany powers on in EU despite government change

Germany powers on in EU despite government change

Germany's new coalition may barely be off the starting blocks, but the country remained a force to be reckoned with in the European Union this week, as Chancellor Angela Merkel kicked off her third term with a trip to Brussels. Over a two-day summit, Merk
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Bankruptcy no friend to struggling US retailers

Bankruptcy no friend to struggling US retailers

Ninety-two years after it was founded, discount clothing chain Loehmann's this week filed for bankruptcy protection for the third, and likely final, time. Intensifying competition and limited access to capital left the chain, founded in Brooklyn by Frieda
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
The many pitfalls of economic democracy

The many pitfalls of economic democracy

Pakistan's economic systems are in a mess and the reason is not far to see. The instability and the uncertainty in the economic system is such that the players do not know how to play the game where profits may sink to such an extent that the players may
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
DGMOs' meeting

DGMOs' meeting

The directors-general of military operations (DGMOs) of Pakistan and India will meet face-to-face next week, a rendezvous decided at the level of prime ministers of the two countries but held up for reasons and by whom is not fully known. Be that as it ma
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Tax reforms in Sindh

Tax reforms in Sindh

The province of Sindh has generally been in the forefront in the recent past to initiate efforts for revenue mobilisation. The latest step in this direction by the Sindh government is the initiation of a tax reforms programme with the World Bank assistanc
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
TCKP to hold youth event

TCKP to hold youth event

The Tourism Corporation Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP) is going to hold an activity for youth at the "Indus River 4x4 Water Cross 2013" at M1 Indus River Bridge on December 22 (Sunday). The event will be held under auspices of Frontier 4x4 club in joint collab
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
PTI government fails to address problems of masses: Iftikhar

PTI government fails to address problems of masses: Iftikhar

Former provincial minister and leader of Awami National Party (ANP), Mian Iftikhar Hussain on Friday claimed that Pakistan Tahrik-e-Insaf (PTI) government in Khyber Pakthunkhwa has failed to address problems of masses. Addressing a public and party worker
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Chrysanthemum expo opens

Chrysanthemum expo opens

The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) on Friday opened a two-day flower chrysanthemum exhibition in front of Iqbal Auditorium. The show was arranged by Institute of Horticulture Sciences, UAF, it remained a centre of attraction for flower lovers
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Pesa to beef up security around churches during Christmas

Pesa to beef up security around churches during Christmas

The Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Association (Pesa) on Friday decided to double the number of security guards defending churches during Christmas celebrations to thwart any possible terrorist attack. The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by President Pesa
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
LHC takes notice of death due to acid attack

LHC takes notice of death due to acid attack

The Lahore High Court on Friday took notice of death of a man attacked with acid three months ago and died at hospital. The court directed District & Sessions Judge, Multan to look into the matter and submit a detailed report within a week. According to d
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Malik again invites MQM to join Sindh government

Malik again invites MQM to join Sindh government

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Senator Rehman Malik has one again extended invitation to Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) to join Sindh government. Talking to media persons outside Sindh Assembly, Malik said PPP that did not want to steal MQM's mandat
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Security arrangements be intensified for Chehlum, Urs: Shahbaz

Security arrangements be intensified for Chehlum, Urs: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that nothing is more important than protection of life and property of citizens and directed that all out resources be utilised for this purpose and no effort be spared for maintenance of law and order.
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Korean company wants to invest in converting tube wells on solar energy

Korean company wants to invest in converting tube wells on solar energy

A Korean company of solar energy sector CK Solar Company Ltd expressed its interest to invest in converting tube wells on solar energy in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Conversion of tub wells on solar energy is sustainable saving of electricity in the province. In
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
At least 200 traders looted daily in Punjab: Parvez Elahi

At least 200 traders looted daily in Punjab: Parvez Elahi

Pakistan Muslim League (PML) senior central leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi said at least 200 traders being looted daily in Punjab due to bad law-and-order situation in the province. Addressing a big traders' convention at hi
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Indian delegation visits UET

Indian delegation visits UET

A five members Indian delegations, led by Dr PK Pachauri Director General TERI, visited the Centre For Energy Research and Development UET Lahore Kala Shah Kako Campus. Vice-Chancellor, Lieutenant General Muhammad Akram Khan (Retd) briefed the delegation
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Hoarders, urea making companies increase price: AFP

Hoarders, urea making companies increase price: AFP

Agri Forum Pakistan (AFP) President Ibrahim Mughal alleged that urea fertiliser bag of Rs 1,700 is being sold at Rs 2,050 in nine districts of Southern Punjab and four districts of Central Punjab. In a statement issued here on Friday, he said this unjusti
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Mobilink Voiler introduced

Mobilink Voiler introduced

Mobilink introduces Mobilink Voiler, a voice based social media service that will allow subscribers to connect and communicate with celebrities, friends and family over a virtual voice space. Voiler works on a similar platform as Twitter where users may c
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
LCCI, Alibaba.com ink MoU

LCCI, Alibaba.com ink MoU

As part of its strategy to help businesses embrace the exciting journey into the world of e-commerce, the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Friday inked memorandum of understanding (MoU) with leading global e-commerce platform Alibaba.com.
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Punjab government to expand scope of model bazaars

Punjab government to expand scope of model bazaars

Punjab government has decided to expand the scope of model bazaars for providing relief to the people. Model bazaars would be set up in every district of the province. Food court, play land and other recreational facilities will be provided in new model b
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Deputation in NHA: LHC reserves verdict

Deputation in NHA: LHC reserves verdict

The Lahore High Court here on Friday reserved its verdict in response to a petition against sending back officers to their parental department working on deputation in National Highway Authority (NHA). Petitioner Tariq Javed and others contended that Chai
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
APTPMA lauds government for restoring gas supply

APTPMA lauds government for restoring gas supply

All Pakistan Textile Processing Mills Association (APTPMA) lauded and quite satisfied over the recent decision of government to restore the gas supply of textile industry of Punjab with immediate effect and deemed it a right step in the right direction.
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
PC to finalise 11th five-year development plan

PC to finalise 11th five-year development plan

The Planning Commission will finalise the 11th five-year development plan under the Pakistan Vision 2025 after thorough consultations before 31st December 2013 to put the country on sustainable economic situation.
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
'Gas supply saves country from negative projection'

'Gas supply saves country from negative projection'

Federal government's decision of supplying 100mmcfd gas supply to the Punjab-based textile industry has saved Pakistan from a negative projection that 70 per cent of its textile industry has been closed down due to energy shortage soon after the passage o
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
SSGC collaborates with UBL for e-payments

SSGC collaborates with UBL for e-payments

Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has become the first public utility company in Pakistan to sign an agreement with United Bank Limited (UBL) to provide its bill paying customers with the facility of electronic payments. Through this agreement, SSGC bills w
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Quaid-e-Azam birth anniversary to be celebrated on December 25

Quaid-e-Azam birth anniversary to be celebrated on December 25

The birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah would be celebrated on Wednesday (December 25) in a befitting manner. It will be a public holiday and national flag would be hoisted on principal government buildings throughout the country. People
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Seminar

Seminar

The Department of International Relations University of Peshawar (UoP), organised a seminar on "Promoting peace and democracy through critical thinking among youth on campuses" in collaboration with Bargad, a Youth Development organisation on Friday.
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
NAB arrests former tehsildar of Revenue Department

NAB arrests former tehsildar of Revenue Department

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday arrested ex-tehsildar of Revenue Department, Peshawar, Fazal Hussain who was allegedly involved in misappropriation of Mutation Fee in various Revenue Circles in district Peshawar. The accu
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Lawyers' role vital in dispensing speedy justice: Khattak

Lawyers' role vital in dispensing speedy justice: Khattak

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has said that lawyers' community is important and respected segment of the society as their role is vital in the dispensation of speedy justice to the public and upholding the rule of law.
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Benazir's death anniversary: Saad offers to run special train

Benazir's death anniversary: Saad offers to run special train

Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique on Friday offered to run special train on the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto to facilitate people who wanted to attend it. Talking with media outside the parliament, he said, "I have ex
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
ISAF containers' scam: Accused granted pre-arrest bail

ISAF containers' scam: Accused granted pre-arrest bail

Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday awarded pre-arrest bail to accused involved in six references relating to International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) containers scam. A division bench headed by Justice Ghulam Sarwar Korai approved interim bail for Sye
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Curse of inflation enters Lunda Bazaar

Curse of inflation enters Lunda Bazaar

As temperature continues to hover in the low figures, people begin to throng to Lunda Bazaars but most of them returned empty handed due to high prices in the market. The high inflation has badly squeezed the buying powers of consumers in the country; now
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Polio eradication government's top priority: Mamnoon

Polio eradication government's top priority: Mamnoon

President Mamnoon Hussain on Friday said that polio eradication was a high national priority and vigorous steps and initiatives were being taken at all levels and would continue till complete eradication of the disease from the country.
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Telenor installs Biometric Verification System

Telenor installs Biometric Verification System

Telenor Pakistan has successfully completed the installation of Biometric Verification System (BVS) for activation of SIMs at all of its sales and service centers and franchises across Pakistan. It has installed BVS at 328 point of sales, ensuring that al
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Zong attains LDI licence

Zong attains LDI licence

China Mobile Pakistan (Zong) announced the attainment of LDI licence after reaching an agreement with Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA). Both the companies signed the LDI License agreement at a ceremony to announce the latest development.
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Fazl meets Manmohan

Fazl meets Manmohan

Amir Jamiat-e-Ulema-e-Islam (F) Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman met the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on Friday. According to JUI-F spokesman Jan Achakzai‚ the two leaders exchanged views on bilateral relations and issues bedevilling relations
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Kotri Barrage canals' closure schedule

Kotri Barrage canals' closure schedule

Chief Engineer, Irrigation Kotri Barrage, Hyderabad has notified that Kotri Barrage canals will remain closed from December 25, to January 10, 2014 for the purpose of normal inspection/maintenance and necessary repair works. According to the notification,
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Two accused granted bail in Hamza murder case

Two accused granted bail in Hamza murder case

An Anti-Terrorism Court-III (ATC-III) Judge on Friday granted bails to two accused Mohammad Idrees and Mushtaq involved in a Hamza murder case against surety bond of Rs 200,000 each. Hamza, a 17-year-old student, was allegedly gunned down by the security
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Suspected Lyari gangster held

Suspected Lyari gangster held

Rangers on Friday claimed to have arrested a notorious gangster affiliated with the Lyari gang war during a raid in Lyari area. However, Rangers did not disclose the identity of the gangster. Rangers also claimed to have recovered heavy cache of arms and
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Karachi operation reduces crimes rate by 30 percent: Qaim

Karachi operation reduces crimes rate by 30 percent: Qaim

Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah, on Friday said the continuing Karachi operation against outlaws has pulled down crimes rate by 30 percent which, he termed as unprecedented improvement in law and order in the metropolis. Replying, during Sindh As
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (December 20, 2013) and the forecast for Saturday (December 21, 2013).

Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Project Management Unit established

Project Management Unit established

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Friday established Project Management Unit (PMU) at the FBR House to co-ordinate with the development partners and donors for effective implementation of the Integrated Transit Trade Management System. It is learnt that
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (December 20, 2013).

Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
ISSI, JIIA sign MoU

ISSI, JIIA sign MoU

In a simple, but dignified and impressive ceremony held at the Embassy of Pakistan Tokyo, a MoU on co-operation between Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) and the Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA) was signed. Farukh Amil, the A
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (December 20, 2013).

Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
'Fiscal adjustment remains key problem area for five years'

'Fiscal adjustment remains key problem area for five years'

The effective sales tax rate is 3.6 percent which is very low because of exemptions, and huge input adjustments. This has been specifically noted in a paper prepared by Umar Wahid, Chief (SPR&S) FBR and Zafar-ul-Hassan, Chief Planning Commission on 'Struc
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Pakistani, Saudi films out of Oscar foreign award race

Pakistani, Saudi films out of Oscar foreign award race

Nine movies including works by Palestinian, Danish and Hong Kong filmmakers have been shortlisted for best foreign language Oscar, organisers announced Friday. But films left out included Saudi Arabia's first ever candidate and Pakistan's first entry in f
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on December 17, 2013.

Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Drone attacks violate sovereignty, international law: Masood

Drone attacks violate sovereignty, international law: Masood

Pakistan UN Ambassador Masood Khan said on Friday that US drone strikes on Pakistani territory not only violate the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, but also international law. "The government of Pakistan has not given its formal consent t
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on December 17, 2013.

Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Tribesmen demand relaxation of curfew in NWA

Tribesmen demand relaxation of curfew in NWA

Condemning the killings of innocent people during the ongoing clashes between militants and security forces in North Waziristan Agency, tribesmen and students from the tribal agency here on Friday staged a protest demonstration on main Sher Shah Suri Road
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on December 17, 2013.

Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Drones' strikes: National Assembly praises UNGA on passage of resolution

Drones' strikes: National Assembly praises UNGA on passage of resolution

The National Assembly Friday unanimously adopted a resolution appreciating the United Nation General Assembly on the passage of a resolution against drones' strikes. The resolution moved by Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Chaudhry Birjee
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (December 20, 2013).

Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
LHC bars PFCB from issuing NOC to Indian films

LHC bars PFCB from issuing NOC to Indian films

The Lahore High Court here on Friday barred Pakistan Film Censor Board (PFCB) from issuing No-Objection Certificates to the Indian films being smuggled into the Pakistan. The Court also issued notices to the PFCB, Federal Government and other respondents
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (December 20, 2013) and for Saturday (December 21, 2013).
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Vegetables, fruits: supply system made further effective: minister

Vegetables, fruits: supply system made further effective: minister

Punjab Food Minister and Chairman Price Control Committee Bilal Yaseen said supply system of vegetables and fruits have been made further effective in all markets of districts across Punjab. He said, as a result of government steps, prices of everyday ite
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (December 20, 2013).

Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
Senators call for introducing LG system in Fata

Senators call for introducing LG system in Fata

Senators on Friday called for introducing local government system in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) to bring it at par with other parts of the country. Taking part in the debate on law and order situation in Fata, Awami National Party (ANP) Se
Published 21 Dec, 2013 12:00am
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