AGL 40.00 No Change ▼ 0.00 (0%)
AIRLINK 129.06 Decreased By ▼ -0.47 (-0.36%)
BOP 6.75 Increased By ▲ 0.07 (1.05%)
CNERGY 4.49 Decreased By ▼ -0.14 (-3.02%)
DCL 8.55 Decreased By ▼ -0.39 (-4.36%)
DFML 40.82 Decreased By ▼ -0.87 (-2.09%)
DGKC 80.96 Decreased By ▼ -2.81 (-3.35%)
FCCL 32.77 No Change ▼ 0.00 (0%)
FFBL 74.43 Decreased By ▼ -1.04 (-1.38%)
FFL 11.74 Increased By ▲ 0.27 (2.35%)
HUBC 109.58 Decreased By ▼ -0.97 (-0.88%)
HUMNL 13.75 Decreased By ▼ -0.81 (-5.56%)
KEL 5.31 Decreased By ▼ -0.08 (-1.48%)
KOSM 7.72 Decreased By ▼ -0.68 (-8.1%)
MLCF 38.60 Decreased By ▼ -1.19 (-2.99%)
NBP 63.51 Increased By ▲ 3.22 (5.34%)
OGDC 194.69 Decreased By ▼ -4.97 (-2.49%)
PAEL 25.71 Decreased By ▼ -0.94 (-3.53%)
PIBTL 7.39 Decreased By ▼ -0.27 (-3.52%)
PPL 155.45 Decreased By ▼ -2.47 (-1.56%)
PRL 25.79 Decreased By ▼ -0.94 (-3.52%)
PTC 17.50 Decreased By ▼ -0.96 (-5.2%)
SEARL 78.65 Decreased By ▼ -3.79 (-4.6%)
TELE 7.86 Decreased By ▼ -0.45 (-5.42%)
TOMCL 33.73 Decreased By ▼ -0.78 (-2.26%)
TPLP 8.40 Decreased By ▼ -0.66 (-7.28%)
TREET 16.27 Decreased By ▼ -1.20 (-6.87%)
TRG 58.22 Decreased By ▼ -3.10 (-5.06%)
UNITY 27.49 Increased By ▲ 0.06 (0.22%)
WTL 1.39 Increased By ▲ 0.01 (0.72%)
BR100 10,445 Increased By 38.5 (0.37%)
BR30 31,189 Decreased By -523.9 (-1.65%)
KSE100 97,798 Increased By 469.8 (0.48%)
KSE30 30,481 Increased By 288.3 (0.95%)
Nov 25, 2024 اردو ► PRINT EDITION ► BR MARKETS ► Dollar to PKR ►
Print - 2006-11-28
Suicide blast kills two in Kandahar

Suicide blast kills two in Kandahar

A suicide bomber killed two Canadian soldiers in an attack on an alliance convoy in Afghanistan's southern city of Kandahar on Monday. Canadians form the bulk of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in the province.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
UN meeting tackles toxic waste

UN meeting tackles toxic waste

Delegates from some 120 nations met in Kenya on Monday to tackle the growing global threat from hazardous waste including toxic chemicals, obsolete electronics and rust-bound ships and aircraft.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Nato eyes greater role in energy security

Nato eyes greater role in energy security

Nato leaders will study at a summit starting on Tuesday whether the alliance should take more action to avert potential threats to energy supplies, for example by mounting patrols of key shipping lanes.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Tigers resume freedom struggle

Tigers resume freedom struggle

The Tamil Tigers declared on Monday they now saw no other option than to push for independence in what analysts said was notice to Sri Lanka's government they are resuming their struggle and renewed civil war will deepen.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Talabani arrives in Iran

Talabani arrives in Iran

Iraqi President Jalal Talabani arrived for talks in Iran on Monday amid growing calls for Washington to engage Tehran in dialogue to help stop Iraq sliding into civil war. Talabani's trip had been delayed because of a curfew imposed on Baghdad following a
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
US F-16 crashes in Iraq, pilot dead

US F-16 crashes in Iraq, pilot dead

An F-16 fighter on a combat mission near Baghdad crashed on Monday, and the pilot appeared to have died after ejecting. A local journalist who shot film of the wreckage of the plane after it came down north of Falluja in Iraq's western Anbar province said
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
French secret service agent killed

French secret service agent killed

A French secret service agent was killed by militiamen last week at a checkpoint in the southern Iraqi city of Basra, the French defence ministry said on Monday. France never releases operational details about its DGSE foreign intelligence service and ann
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Curfew lifted in Baghdad

Curfew lifted in Baghdad

Baghdad authorities on Monday lifted a three-day curfew imposed on the city after the worst bombing since the US invasion in 2003, but nerves were frayed on fears of a new wave of blood-letting.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Berlusconi kept in hospital

Berlusconi kept in hospital

Silvio Berlusconi was ordered to stay in hospital for at least another two days on Monday after fainting at a weekend political rally, fuelling speculation that the former premier may be set to bow out of frontline politics.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
UK to cut Iraq troops by 'thousands' by end-2007

UK to cut Iraq troops by 'thousands' by end-2007

Britain expects to be able to withdraw "thousands" of its troops from Iraq by the end of 2007, Britain's Defence Minister Des Browne said on Monday. Browne refused to give specific numbers, but said: "By the end of next year I expect numbers for British f
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Sterling hits two-year high

Sterling hits two-year high

Sterling hit a two-year high against a weakened dollar on Monday and held steady against the euro, shrugging off upbeat British housing data. The dollar has been under pressure since late last week as speculation that central banks might diversify their r
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Dollar ticks up from 20-month low in London

Dollar ticks up from 20-month low in London

The dollar remained under pressure for a fourth day on Monday, but backed away from an earlier 20-month low against the euro as comments from France's finance minister cooled last week's lightening euro rally.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
European credit markets open with macro focus

European credit markets open with macro focus

European credit markets opened in subdued fashion early on Monday, with little corporate news to drive trading, but market participants were keeping an eye on a heavy macroeconomic calendar and the performance of the ailing dollar.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
European credit markets open with macro focus

European credit markets open with macro focus

European credit markets opened in subdued fashion early on Monday, with little corporate news to drive trading, but market participants were keeping an eye on a heavy macroeconomic calendar and the performance of the ailing dollar.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Monday's late afternoon trade: US stocks drop

Monday's late afternoon trade: US stocks drop

US stocks slid on Monday, with the Nasdaq losing nearly 2 percent, amid concern about Google Inc's valuation and doubts about holiday spending after a disappointing sales estimate from Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Britain's top share index falls

Britain's top share index falls

The FTSE 100 index of Britain's largest shares fell to its lowest close in seven weeks on Monday as the sliding dollar continued to weigh on stocks with US exposure.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
London sugar rises

London sugar rises

London sugar futures finished at an one-week high due to arbitrage and trade buying against speculative selling on Monday, traders said. March settled up $5.60 at $351.50 per tonne in volume of 3,144 lots, after trading from $354.40 to $345.80.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Nickel hits new record

Nickel hits new record

Nickel notched up a fresh high for the third straight session on Monday on the London Metal Exchange as low visible stocks and supply glitches stoked speculator interest.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Oil rises as Saudi Arabia suggests another Opec cut

Oil rises as Saudi Arabia suggests another Opec cut

Oil prices rose a dollar on Monday after Saudi Arabia's oil minister said Opec may need to cut output further and as dealers anticipated rising demand for heating fuels in the United States.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
European gold and silver hit highs

European gold and silver hit highs

Gold steadied on Monday after an earlier climb to its highest level in more than three months as a weaker dollar and firm oil prices prompted investors to buy the precious metal.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Book launching

Book launching

A launching ceremony of Hisab-e-Hayat, an autobiography of the renowned agriculturist and former minister, Sultan Ali Chaudhry, will be held in the University of Agriculture Faisalabad on November 28.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
78 Pak-American Fertiliser workers reinstated

78 Pak-American Fertiliser workers reinstated

Pak-American Fertiliser Company Dawood Khalil has reinstated its 78 employees, who were expelled without any notice. According to details, the administration of the Pak-American Fertiliser Company Dawood Khalil has expelled its 78 labourers out of whom 26
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Four major exporters not to take part in German textile fair

Four major exporters not to take part in German textile fair

Four major textile exporters from Faisalabad are not participating in prominent Textile Fair - Heimtextil in Germany, to be held in January 2007, and many others have reduced their stall size in view of continuous decline in the textile exports and uncomp
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Bus owners told to improve service by year-end

Bus owners told to improve service by year-end

Punjab Transport department has directed bus owners to improve condition of vehicles to facilitate passengers and control pollution by December 31 or else face cancellation of route permits. Provincial Transport Minister Rana Shamshad Ahmed Khan issued th
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Funds for FIA office

Funds for FIA office

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has decided to construct a new building of an FIA police station here in Faisalabad. This police station is currently set up in a rented building; however, the government has decided to construct a regular police sta
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
English TV programmes more popular than Urdu ones: survey

English TV programmes more popular than Urdu ones: survey

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) opinion survey revealed that Pakistani TV channels are as popular as the foreign ones but English programmes, curiously, had a marked edge over the Urdu ones.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Suggestions to Corporate Law Review Commission - II

Suggestions to Corporate Law Review Commission - II

Directors' duties and responsibility: The duties and responsibilities of directors are presently based on a series of court judgements. The Task Force set up in the UK to modernise its company law has noted the pressing need to rearticulate
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Small NBFCs: plea for audit

Small NBFCs: plea for audit

For the annual audit of NBFCs, the SECP is following State Bank of Pakistan's circulars to commercial banks. These commercial banks have paid-up capital of Rs 3000 million plus. But SECP uses SBP circulars for engaging auditors and instructs all small and
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Forensic investigation

Forensic investigation

The forensic investigation is an integral part of the medical jurisprudence in which intensive examinations, autopsy and pathological tests, including DNA (if and where necessary) are carried out with perfection to determine the cause and the culprit.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Candidates for illegal immigration to Europe

Candidates for illegal immigration to Europe

They are clean, drink bottled mineral water and have money - nationals from Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi transiting through the west African state of Mali, candidates for illegal immigration to Europe.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
French non-stop TV news network counts down for 'battle'

French non-stop TV news network counts down for 'battle'

Less than two weeks before its launch, the vast newsroom at France 24 was a hive of activity, gearing up for the "global battle" against the English-language giants of world-wide non-stop television news.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Public management and civil service paradigm-I

Public management and civil service paradigm-I

It is important to restate the obvious when we wish to meaningfully discuss Public Management per se and the centrality of the Civil Service to such management.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Revamping of watercourses

Revamping of watercourses

The launching of the multi-faceted $1.1 billion programme to revamp watercourses in the country for improved irrigation water utilisation, though rather late in the day, augurs well for Pakistan's agriculture sector which accounts for over 24 percent of i
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
President Hu's visit

President Hu's visit

Affirmation of Pakistan and China's commitment to an all-encompassing and all-weather 'higher than the Himalayas and deeper than the seas' relationship has been on display all through the recent visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao to Pakistan.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Workshop for journalists held

Workshop for journalists held

The first in a series of nation wide workshops opened here on Monday aiming to build the capacity of journalists on economic issues.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Nasreen Jalil buys 'Hero Pakistani' card

Nasreen Jalil buys 'Hero Pakistani' card

The first "Hero Pakistani" collectors card, an initiative owned by the Pakistan Sports Trust, was purchased by the City Naib Nazim Nasreen Jalil at Agha Supermarket in Clifton.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Mobilink to support Pakistan's biggest film festival

Mobilink to support Pakistan's biggest film festival

Mobilink, Pakistan's leading cellular service company with more than 20 million customers and part of the Orascom Telecom Group, on Monday announced its formal association as a Platinum Sponsor for the 6th Kara film festival to be held in Karachi from Dec
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Minister for productivity promotion in industry

Minister for productivity promotion in industry

Punjab Management and Professional Development Department (MPDD) Minister Sardar Hassan Akhtar Moakal has stressed the need for promoting competitiveness and productivity in the local industry.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Media training workshop begins today

Media training workshop begins today

The third four-day media training to improve coverage of and public knowledge about home and hospital-based healthcare for mothers and new-borns begins in Islamabad on Tuesday, November 28.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
LPG distributors moot on December 3

LPG distributors moot on December 3

LPG distributors will chalk out a strategy at their all Pakistan convention to be held in Bahawalpur on December 3, to bring down the prices of liquefied petroleum gas.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Sufi teachings best way to promote tolerance

Sufi teachings best way to promote tolerance

The teachings of Sufis are one of the best ways to promote religious tolerance and universal human values in the world. This was stated by Punjab Minister for Auqaf Sahbizada Syed Saeed-ul-Hassan Shah while talking to a 10-member delegation of Ulema, whic
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Wapda to electrify all villages by 2007

Wapda to electrify all villages by 2007

Wapda Chairman Tariq Hamid has directed the power distribution companies (DISCOs) to inform general public before initiating up-gradation and maintenance work and subsequent power shutdown so that they can plan accordingly and inconvenience caused to them
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Court fee

Court fee

The Punjab government has recovered an amount of Rs 342 million from the court fee during the last fiscal year. This was informed by a law officer to Lahore High Court (LHC) during the course of proceedings in a petition filed by the President Pakistan La
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
LHC adjourns hearing

LHC adjourns hearing

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has adjourned the proceedings in a petition filed by directors Ittefaq Group of Industries challenging demand of excessive income tax as the petitioner counsel did not appear before the court.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Dr Akhter Hameed Khan eulogised

Dr Akhter Hameed Khan eulogised

Speakers at a book award ceremony on Monday paid rich tribute to the pioneer of rural development late Dr Akhter Hameed Khan. The ceremony was organised by Akhter Hameed Khan Resource Centre and the Council of Social Science Pakistan in association with R
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Government reviewing pharmacy act

Government reviewing pharmacy act

The pharmacy act is being reviewed and changed in the country to ensure that qualified druggists can do the business, secretary health Syed Anwar Mehmood said on Monday.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
PML devises strategy to sweep 2007 polls

PML devises strategy to sweep 2007 polls

The ruling Pakistan Muslim League (PML) has devised a strategy to sweep the forthcoming general elections by winning the laurels of the masses, instead of manipulating the results or rigging the polls.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Chinese banking sector to promote trade ties

Chinese banking sector to promote trade ties

Chinese banking sector in collaboration with Pakistani banks is all set to play its due role for the promotion of trade and investment in the two countries.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Pak-Libya to raise its capital

Pak-Libya to raise its capital

Pak Libya Holding Company (Pvt) Limited has received a total additional investment of over Rs 880 million, including foreign direct investment (FDI) equivalent of Rs 440 million from its Libyan shareholders namely Libyan Foreign Investment Company (Lafico
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Pak-Libya to raise its capital

Pak-Libya to raise its capital

Pak Libya Holding Company (Pvt) Limited has received a total additional investment of over Rs 880 million, including foreign direct investment (FDI) equivalent of Rs 440 million from its Libyan shareholders namely Libyan Foreign Investment Company (Lafico
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Naval exercise 'Seaspark' under way

Naval exercise 'Seaspark' under way

Pakistan Navy is conducting its biannual maritime exercise 'Seaspark' 2006, to be conducted on full scale in the North Arabian Sea. Opening brief of the exercise was held at Pakistan Navy Tactical School at PN Dockyard Monday morning. Chief of the Naval S
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
187kg hashish seized

187kg hashish seized

Pakistan Coast Guards (PCG) has recovered huge quantity of hashish near Shadi Kaur, Turbat road in coastal area of Balochistan. The PCG force, on a tip off, established a roadblock on Turbat-Pasni road.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
'Efforts on to improve police performance'

'Efforts on to improve police performance'

Advisor to Chief Minister on Home Affairs, Wasim Akhtar has said the provincial government is making all-out efforts to improve police performance and change its mindset.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Business Recorder columnist deprived of his car

Business Recorder columnist deprived of his car

A Business Recorder columnist was deprived of his car here on Monday. According to details, K.M. Sharif parked his car at the parking lot of the Civic Centre and when he returned, his Suzuki FX car No K-4113 had gone disappeared.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
KWGA office-bearers elected unopposed

KWGA office-bearers elected unopposed

Office-bearers of Karachi Wholesale Grocers (KWGA) has been elected unopposed for the term of 2007-08, said a press release issued here on Monday. The Kwga Office-Bearers were elected in elections held on November 25 at the Kwga Office are as followed:
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Bachat Bazaars in Karachi playgrounds to be banned

Bachat Bazaars in Karachi playgrounds to be banned

City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal has said City District Government Karachi (CDGK) had evolved a plan to impose ban on the establishing of Bachat Bazaars at the play grounds within one year.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Nutshell summit from December 5

Nutshell summit from December 5

Nutshell Forum will organise a two-day 'World Management Summit' on December 5 and 6 here. The participants are likely to attend the summit include Kingsley T. Wickramaratne.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
FPCCI election process nears crucial stage

FPCCI election process nears crucial stage

The election process of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has reached the crucial stage of electing members from both 'A' class and 'B' class associations, which will indicate the strength of the two rival groups--Progre
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
ADB-aided Sindh road safety plan launched

ADB-aided Sindh road safety plan launched

Road Sector Development Directorate (RSDD), Sindh Works and Services Department and Sindh Education Foundation on Monday launched Pakistan's first Road Safety Education Programme for the province with a cost 236 million dollar funded by Asian Development
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
One million acres target set for sunflower cultivation

One million acres target set for sunflower cultivation

Pakistan Oilseed Development Board has set a target of one million acres for sunflower cultivation in the country during 2006-2007 to produce 223,000 tonnes of edible oil for decreasing edible oil import bill by Rs 11 billion.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
INTERNATIONAL TENDERS

INTERNATIONAL TENDERS

Export Promotion Bureau has received the following International Tenders from abroad. Interested Pakistani parties dealing in the under mentioned items can obtain further details of Tenders from the addresses given or from EPB Head Quarters and its Region
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
FOREIGN TRADE INQUIRIES

FOREIGN TRADE INQUIRIES

Export Promotion Bureau has received the following Trade Enquiries from abroad. Interested Pakistani parties dealing in the under mentioned items can obtain further details from the addresses given or from EPB Head Quarters and its Regional/Sub-Regional O
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Four killed in road accident

Four killed in road accident

Four persons were killed and eight others were seriously injured as a result of a head-on collision between a passenger coach and Mazda truck at an area, Peero Mar, some 28 kilometres away from Khuzdar, Police said.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Eight killed in various road accidents

Eight killed in various road accidents

Eight persons, including three women and two students were killed in various road accidents. According to details, a Faisalabad-bound passenger train Multan Express collided with a car-passing through unmanned crossing near Chitiana Railway station killin
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Bidding for HPFL shares on December 4

Bidding for HPFL shares on December 4

The Privatisation Commission (PC) has scheduled bidding for the sale of minimum of 90 percent shares of Hazara Phosphate Fertilisers Ltd (HPFL), owned by National Fertilisers Corporation of Pakistan (NFC), on December 4 here.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Bidding for HPFL shares on December 4

Bidding for HPFL shares on December 4

The Privatisation Commission (PC) has scheduled bidding for the sale of minimum of 90 percent shares of Hazara Phosphate Fertilisers Ltd (HPFL), owned by National Fertilisers Corporation of Pakistan (NFC), on December 4 here.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Cabinet meets on November 29

Cabinet meets on November 29

Federal cabinet after a break of one and a half months will meet on Wednesday, November 29 under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz at the PM Secretariat.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
PAC moves NAB for probing into Pakistan Mint scam

PAC moves NAB for probing into Pakistan Mint scam

Expressing its concern over financial irregularities in the purchasing of different equipment in Pakistan Mint, Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the National Assembly has directed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to take strict action against re
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Fesco to provide uninterrupted supply to factories

Fesco to provide uninterrupted supply to factories

Agriculture and textile sectors are the mainstay of national economy and Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) is making strenuous efforts to generate much needed economic activity by providing them uninterrupted and cheap electricity at their doorst
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Ummah urged to unite on single platform

Ummah urged to unite on single platform

The two-day Global Peace and Unity event concluded here on Sunday evening with a call by speakers for Ummah to unite on a single platform by sinking its differences and face challenges being posed to Islam through building bridges with other faiths.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Rs 125.2 billion to be spent on rehabilitation of quake survivors: Serra

Rs 125.2 billion to be spent on rehabilitation of quake survivors: Serra

A sum of Rs 125.203 billion will be spent on the reconstruction and rehabilitation of quake survived people in Azad Kashmir. This was stated by Serra Director General Sardar Muhammad Siddique Khan here while briefing the Nepa delegation, which was on a st
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Callmate launches new calling card

Callmate launches new calling card

The Callmate Telips Telecom Limited, has launched a "first of its kind" calling card in the country. The distinguishing feature of this Callmate calling cards is that the consumers can now enjoy the advantage of using Rs 250 card with an added benefit of
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

The Senate met Monday evening resumed the debate on Bajaur and Dargai events, but only after a couple of interesting bouts the parliamentary affairs minister, Sher Afgan, had with the opposition members. Single-handedly he fought on each and every point o
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (November 27, 2006) and the forecast for Tuesday (November 28, 2006).
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Government slammed for not reducing POL prices

Government slammed for not reducing POL prices

The opposition in the Senate on Monday attacked the government for denying the benefit of 27 percent fall in petroleum prices to the masses despite a commitment made in the Parliament several times.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (November 27, 2006).

Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
PML-N to convene APC on resignations issue

PML-N to convene APC on resignations issue

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has started consultative process to convene All Parties Conference (APC) on the issues of resignations and anti-government campaign.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (November 27, 2006).

Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Senator asks Army commanders to revolt

Senator asks Army commanders to revolt

Charged up over Bajaur bombing event, opposition Senator Ibrahim has urged Army Corps Commanders to revolt against President General Pervez Musharraf for the "holy cause" of saving Pakistan from the atrocities of what another member called an evil regime
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Key stock and currency market movements

Key stock and currency market movements

The latest close of key indices on major world stock exchanges and the London closing values of the euro, the Japanese yen, the British pound and gold bullion (previous day's closes in brackets).

Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Musharraf accused of politicising president, COAS offices

Musharraf accused of politicising president, COAS offices

Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Information Secretary Ahsan Iqbal accused President General Pervez Musharraf of promoting politics of opportunism by patronising the ruling Pakistan Muslim League.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Peshawar to have 'Disney Land' soon

Peshawar to have 'Disney Land' soon

Nazim city district Peshawar, Haji Ghulam Ali on Monday said that a Disney Land park of international standard covering 800 kanal land would be built near Nagoman Canal, a suburb of Peshawar, for providing better recreation facilities to the dwellers of t
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Rs two billion uplift package for Swabi announced

Rs two billion uplift package for Swabi announced

NWFP Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani has announced two billion rupees package for Swabi during his daylong visit of the district on Saturday, Education Minister Maulana Fazal Ali Haqqani said.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
IGP asked to probe forced labour case

IGP asked to probe forced labour case

The Supreme Court has directed Inspector General Police Punjab to conduct an independent inquiry through honest and competent police officers about complaints of forced labour in Gujranwala district.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (November 27, 2006).

Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
14 MPs on a free ride at taxpayers expense

14 MPs on a free ride at taxpayers expense

Despite the conclusion of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session, 14 members of treasury benches arrived in New York on Sunday night to witness the proceedings of the session on government expense, sources told Online on Monday.
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (November 27, 2006) and for Tuesday (November 28, 2006).
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Pakistani envoy to Canada appointed

Pakistani envoy to Canada appointed

Pakistan on Monday announced the appointment of Musa Javed Chohan as High Commissioner of Pakistan to Canada, Foreign Office said. Chohan, who is presently serving as Director General (BPS-22) in foreign Service Academy since March 2004 has also served as
Published 28 Nov, 2006 12:00am
Previous Day