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Print - 2007-06-10
Punjab government to enhance mental health coverage

Punjab government to enhance mental health coverage

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, who has already taken various initiatives in health, education and other social sectors, is very keen to patronise and enhance mental health coverage to the needy population in the province.
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Punjab buys 2.5 million tons wheat

Punjab buys 2.5 million tons wheat

Punjab Food department has so far purchased 25,50,860 metric tons of wheat during the current procurement drive in the province. Punjab Minister for Food Hussain Jahanian Gardezi, giving details about the ongoing procurement campaign, said that 2,69,01,09
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Outstanding firms select TCC as future office building

Outstanding firms select TCC as future office building

Tricon Corporate Centre (TCC) has been selected as future office building by Pakistan's outstanding companies like Kapco, Suraj Cotton group, Millat Tractors, Mansoor Mazhar and Associates, Sargodha Taxtile group, Bank of Punjab for their corporate divisi
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Three children slaughtered

Three children slaughtered

Unidentified killers slaughtered three children of a security guard of the Allied Bank here early Saturday morning, police said. The mother of the children Zahida, belonging to Plandri, Azad Kashmir was also attacked with knife and she was seriously injur
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Textile policy to be announced soon: TDAP

Textile policy to be announced soon: TDAP

Naveed Arif, Secretary, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has said that textile policy would be announced very soon, which will not only reactivate all the segments of textile industry but also yield positive impact over export strategy.
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Entertainment tax on race club raised

Entertainment tax on race club raised

The Malir Cantonment Board has notified the enhancement of the rate of Entertainment Tax levied on the Karachi Race Club or elsewhere falling within the jurisdiction of the Malir Cantonment Board from 33 percent to 300 percent of the Admission Ticket as p
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Teachers' training in English language stressed

Teachers' training in English language stressed

There is an urgent need to train teachers in the latest English language-teaching approaches and methodologies to enhance proficiency of the learners. Speakers emphasised this at the inaugural session of two-day seminar on 'English and Empowerment in the
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
'MQM believes in serving masses indiscriminately'

'MQM believes in serving masses indiscriminately'

Advisor to Sindh Chief Minister for Home Affairs Waseem Akhtar has said that Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah wanted Pakistan as a secular state so that people could be given equal rights. He expressed these views while addressing a ceremony arranged by P
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Arbab lauds army's contribution to nation-building

Arbab lauds army's contribution to nation-building

Chief Minister Sindh Dr Arbab Rahim has eulogised the contribution of Pakistan Army for the cause of nation-building and said that the establishment of CMH Lahore Medical College and Lahore Institute of Technical Education (LITE) are the landmark projects
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Supreme Court seeks report on FIRs against lawyers

Supreme Court seeks report on FIRs against lawyers

A single bench of Supreme Court here on Saturday ordered the concerned officials of Balochistan government to submit detailed report about the cases registered against lawyers in the province within a week, so that these could be reviewed from all aspects
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Opposition members of various Tehsils join PML

Opposition members of various Tehsils join PML

Twenty-six members of district assembly, union council Nazims and Naib Nazims, belonging to PPP, PML-N and other political parties, led by Tehsil Nazim Kasur, Agha Naveed Hashim Raza Rizvi and 17 of Tehsil Chunian led by Tehsil Nazim Rana Abad Khan have j
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Jamaat-i-Islami rejects compensation

Jamaat-i-Islami rejects compensation

Jamaat-i-Islami Karachi Amir Dr Merajul Huda Siddiqui on Saturday refused to accept government compensation for killing of JI workers, who, he said, were killed by MQM's terrorists during Chief Justice's visit to Karachi on May 12.
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
MMA foresees rigging in coming polls

MMA foresees rigging in coming polls

Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) Sindh President MNA Asadullah Bhutto said General Pervez Musharraf's address to selected parliamentarians belonging to coalition political partners of the present government was open evidence of his dictatorial designs and fa
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Workshop on careful driving

Workshop on careful driving

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) held a workshop on careful/defensive driving at Allama Iqbal International Airport on Saturday with a view to highlight the positive attitude and new techniques among the professional and non-professional drivers.
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Rotation programme at Kotri barrage planned

Rotation programme at Kotri barrage planned

Kotri Barrage Chief Engineer Irrigation, Manzoor Ahmed Shaikh has announced that rotation programme at the barrage would be enforced from July 11, 2007 due to shortage of water in River Indus.
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
KW&SB not supplying allocated water quota to Site

KW&SB not supplying allocated water quota to Site

Acting Chairman Rauf A Sattar and Vice Chairman Asif Siddiq of Site Association of Industry have strongly criticised the KW&SB for not supplying the allocated quota of water to Site area for the last 25 days.
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Budget not up to business expectations: KCCI

Budget not up to business expectations: KCCI

The business community has termed the Federal Budget 2007-08 as a relief package for general public and election budget and said it did not come up to their expectation. They appreciated relief package given to general public, increase in salary of govern
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Budget not up to business expectations: KCCI

Budget not up to business expectations: KCCI

The business community has termed the Federal Budget 2007-08 as a relief package for general public and election budget and said it did not come up to their expectation. They appreciated relief package given to general public, increase in salary of govern
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Budget not up to business expectations: KCCI

Budget not up to business expectations: KCCI

The business community has termed the Federal Budget 2007-08 as a relief package for general public and election budget and said it did not come up to their expectation. They appreciated relief package given to general public, increase in salary of govern
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Rs 198.4 million allocated for new jobs

Rs 198.4 million allocated for new jobs

Federal Budget 2007-08 revealed that an amount of Rs 198.4 million has been allocated for creating new jobs under the Public Sector Development programme. Moreover, the budget figures showed that 3.1 million people remained unemployed during 2006-2007 and
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Rs 198.4 million allocated for new jobs

Rs 198.4 million allocated for new jobs

Federal Budget 2007-08 revealed that an amount of Rs 198.4 million has been allocated for creating new jobs under the Public Sector Development programme. Moreover, the budget figures showed that 3.1 million people remained unemployed during 2006-2007 and
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Rs 198.4 million allocated for new jobs

Rs 198.4 million allocated for new jobs

Federal Budget 2007-08 revealed that an amount of Rs 198.4 million has been allocated for creating new jobs under the Public Sector Development programme. Moreover, the budget figures showed that 3.1 million people remained unemployed during 2006-2007 and
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Rs 198.4 million allocated for new jobs

Rs 198.4 million allocated for new jobs

Federal Budget 2007-08 revealed that an amount of Rs 198.4 million has been allocated for creating new jobs under the Public Sector Development programme. Moreover, the budget figures showed that 3.1 million people remained unemployed during 2006-2007 and
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Textile sector incentives below expectations: FPCCI

Textile sector incentives below expectations: FPCCI

Textile sector should have been given incentives in the federal budget 2007-08 to compete in the international market and achieve its annual export target. Taniver Ahmed Sheikh, President, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) s
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Textile sector incentives below expectations: FPCCI

Textile sector incentives below expectations: FPCCI

Textile sector should have been given incentives in the federal budget 2007-08 to compete in the international market and achieve its annual export target. Taniver Ahmed Sheikh, President, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) s
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Textile sector incentives below expectations: FPCCI

Textile sector incentives below expectations: FPCCI

Textile sector should have been given incentives in the federal budget 2007-08 to compete in the international market and achieve its annual export target. Taniver Ahmed Sheikh, President, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) s
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
US spy killed in tribal area

US spy killed in tribal area

Militants have shot dead a 30-year-old man suspected of spying for the US in a tribal district near the Afghan border, an official said on Saturday. Rahim Khan's bullet-ridden body was found on late Friday near the village of Alikhel, 12 kilometers west o
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
US spy killed in tribal area

US spy killed in tribal area

Militants have shot dead a 30-year-old man suspected of spying for the US in a tribal district near the Afghan border, an official said on Saturday. Rahim Khan's bullet-ridden body was found on late Friday near the village of Alikhel, 12 kilometers west o
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Communication sector gets Rs 42.012 billion

Communication sector gets Rs 42.012 billion

The government has allocated Rs 42.012 billion for communication sector, including shipping and railways in the Public Sector Development Programme 2007-08. An amount of Rs 3.849 billion has been allocated for 36 new projects while a hefty allocation of R
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Communication sector gets Rs 42.012 billion

Communication sector gets Rs 42.012 billion

The government has allocated Rs 42.012 billion for communication sector, including shipping and railways in the Public Sector Development Programme 2007-08. An amount of Rs 3.849 billion has been allocated for 36 new projects while a hefty allocation of R
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Communication sector gets Rs 42.012 billion

Communication sector gets Rs 42.012 billion

The government has allocated Rs 42.012 billion for communication sector, including shipping and railways in the Public Sector Development Programme 2007-08. An amount of Rs 3.849 billion has been allocated for 36 new projects while a hefty allocation of R
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Communication sector gets Rs 42.012 billion

Communication sector gets Rs 42.012 billion

The government has allocated Rs 42.012 billion for communication sector, including shipping and railways in the Public Sector Development Programme 2007-08. An amount of Rs 3.849 billion has been allocated for 36 new projects while a hefty allocation of R
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Rs 15.8 billion allocated to Minfal uplift projects

Rs 15.8 billion allocated to Minfal uplift projects

The government has announced to allocate Rs 15.8 billion in budget 2007-08 to the development projects of Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) depicting an increase of 40 percent over the allocation (Rs 11.3 billion) made in 2006-07.
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Rs 15.8 billion allocated to Minfal uplift projects

Rs 15.8 billion allocated to Minfal uplift projects

The government has announced to allocate Rs 15.8 billion in budget 2007-08 to the development projects of Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) depicting an increase of 40 percent over the allocation (Rs 11.3 billion) made in 2006-07.
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Rs 15.8 billion allocated to Minfal uplift projects

Rs 15.8 billion allocated to Minfal uplift projects

The government has announced to allocate Rs 15.8 billion in budget 2007-08 to the development projects of Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) depicting an increase of 40 percent over the allocation (Rs 11.3 billion) made in 2006-07.
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Rs 15.8 billion allocated to Minfal uplift projects

Rs 15.8 billion allocated to Minfal uplift projects

The government has announced to allocate Rs 15.8 billion in budget 2007-08 to the development projects of Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) depicting an increase of 40 percent over the allocation (Rs 11.3 billion) made in 2006-07.
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Citizens appreciate raise in pension

Citizens appreciate raise in pension

People from all walks of life have hailed 15 percent increase in the salary and 15 percent to 20 percent raise in the pension as well as increase in the minimum wage.
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Citizens appreciate raise in pension

Citizens appreciate raise in pension

People from all walks of life have hailed 15 percent increase in the salary and 15 percent to 20 percent raise in the pension as well as increase in the minimum wage.
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Citizens appreciate raise in pension

Citizens appreciate raise in pension

People from all walks of life have hailed 15 percent increase in the salary and 15 percent to 20 percent raise in the pension as well as increase in the minimum wage.
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
A market-friendly budget, say brokers

A market-friendly budget, say brokers

Members/brokers and people associated with the stock market business have hailed the Federal Budget 2007-08 presented by the Minister of State for Finance Umer Ayub Khan in the National Assembly on Saturday and termed it market friendly.
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
A market-friendly budget, say brokers

A market-friendly budget, say brokers

Members/brokers and people associated with the stock market business have hailed the Federal Budget 2007-08 presented by the Minister of State for Finance Umer Ayub Khan in the National Assembly on Saturday and termed it market friendly.
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
A market-friendly budget, say brokers

A market-friendly budget, say brokers

Members/brokers and people associated with the stock market business have hailed the Federal Budget 2007-08 presented by the Minister of State for Finance Umer Ayub Khan in the National Assembly on Saturday and termed it market friendly.
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
A market-friendly budget, say brokers

A market-friendly budget, say brokers

Members/brokers and people associated with the stock market business have hailed the Federal Budget 2007-08 presented by the Minister of State for Finance Umer Ayub Khan in the National Assembly on Saturday and termed it market friendly.
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Corporate sector gives mixed response to budget

Corporate sector gives mixed response to budget

Business community showed mixed response to the federal budget 2007-08, appreciating zero-rated raw material imports, reduction in duty on import of alternative energy resources, condemned increase from 15 to 20 percent in sales tax on some raw materials
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Corporate sector gives mixed response to budget

Corporate sector gives mixed response to budget

Business community showed mixed response to the federal budget 2007-08, appreciating zero-rated raw material imports, reduction in duty on import of alternative energy resources, condemned increase from 15 to 20 percent in sales tax on some raw materials
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Corporate sector gives mixed response to budget

Corporate sector gives mixed response to budget

Business community showed mixed response to the federal budget 2007-08, appreciating zero-rated raw material imports, reduction in duty on import of alternative energy resources, condemned increase from 15 to 20 percent in sales tax on some raw materials
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Corporate sector gives mixed response to budget

Corporate sector gives mixed response to budget

Business community showed mixed response to the federal budget 2007-08, appreciating zero-rated raw material imports, reduction in duty on import of alternative energy resources, condemned increase from 15 to 20 percent in sales tax on some raw materials
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Post budget press conference today

Post budget press conference today

The Post-budget press conference will be held here on Sunday (today) at "P" Block Auditorium at 11am. Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenues, Dr Salman Shah, Minister of State for Finance Omar Ayub Khan along with other economic managers will a
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Post budget press conference today

Post budget press conference today

The Post-budget press conference will be held here on Sunday (today) at "P" Block Auditorium at 11am. Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenues, Dr Salman Shah, Minister of State for Finance Omar Ayub Khan along with other economic managers will a
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Post budget press conference today

Post budget press conference today

The Post-budget press conference will be held here on Sunday (today) at "P" Block Auditorium at 11am. Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenues, Dr Salman Shah, Minister of State for Finance Omar Ayub Khan along with other economic managers will a
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Post budget press conference today

Post budget press conference today

The Post-budget press conference will be held here on Sunday (today) at "P" Block Auditorium at 11am. Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenues, Dr Salman Shah, Minister of State for Finance Omar Ayub Khan along with other economic managers will a
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
FSC starts Companies Ordinance scrutiny

FSC starts Companies Ordinance scrutiny

A Full Bench of the Federal Shariat Court, headed by Chief Justice Haziqul Khairi, has started examination of the Companies Ordinance 1984 about whether any section or provision of the Ordinance is repugnant to the injunctions of Quran and Sunnah.
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
FSC starts Companies Ordinance scrutiny

FSC starts Companies Ordinance scrutiny

A Full Bench of the Federal Shariat Court, headed by Chief Justice Haziqul Khairi, has started examination of the Companies Ordinance 1984 about whether any section or provision of the Ordinance is repugnant to the injunctions of Quran and Sunnah.
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Russia shield offer contradicts US plan

Russia shield offer contradicts US plan

Russia's proposal to the United States to use jointly a radar in Azerbaijan makes it unnecessary for Washington to build a missile shield in Eastern Europe, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday.
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Thousands protest against Thai junta

Thousands protest against Thai junta

More than 8,000 Thais rallied in Bangkok Saturday to demand an end to the country's army-backed government, police said, with many calling for a return of deposed premier Thaksin Shinawatra. "We want Thaksin to come back. He is not corrupt," a doctor in h
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
iPhone hype has gadget geeks camping and drooling

iPhone hype has gadget geeks camping and drooling

With free wireless Internet, a hot dog stand and a few friends, Daniel Eran Dilger calculates he could survive for days outside a store in a dogged attempt to grab the latest must-have consumer gadget.
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Putin urges West to invest in Russia

Putin urges West to invest in Russia

President Vladimir Putin urged managers of leading Western companies on Saturday to seize investment opportunities in Russia and promised fair play in return. Putin, who will step down next year after presiding over eight years of strong economic growth,
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Israel using secret channels to assess Syria

Israel using secret channels to assess Syria

Israel is using secret channels to assess whether Syria is ready to enter peace talks with the Jewish state, but Damascus has yet to respond, Deputy Israeli Prime Minister Shaul Mofaz said on Saturday. "We have turned to Syria with secret channels. It's b
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
EU asks Bangladesh to hold vote, backs graft drive

EU asks Bangladesh to hold vote, backs graft drive

Bangladesh's army-backed interim government should hold elections as soon as possible as well as making progress on battling corruption, the European Union said on Saturday. The interim government, which took over in January, has vowed to clean widespread
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Bangladesh charges four for attack on UK envoy

Bangladesh charges four for attack on UK envoy

Bangladesh police have completed investigations and framed charges against four Islamists for trying to kill British High Commissioner Anwar Choudhury in a grenade attack three years ago, police said on Saturday.
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Tax neutrality for acquisition and mergers

Tax neutrality for acquisition and mergers

The federal government on Saturday realigned its taxation rules allowing establishing of holding companies and providing tax neutrality for acquisition and mergers. Pakistan''''s corporate sector has been clamouring for a long time to modernise the income
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Tax neutrality for acquisition and mergers

Tax neutrality for acquisition and mergers

The federal government on Saturday realigned its taxation rules allowing establishing of holding companies and providing tax neutrality for acquisition and mergers. Pakistan''s corporate sector has been clamouring for a long time to modernise the income t
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Tax neutrality for acquisition and mergers

Tax neutrality for acquisition and mergers

The federal government on Saturday realigned its taxation rules allowing establishing of holding companies and providing tax neutrality for acquisition and mergers. Pakistan's corporate sector has been clamouring for a long time to modernise the income ta
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Tax neutrality for acquisition and mergers

Tax neutrality for acquisition and mergers

The federal government on Saturday realigned its taxation rules allowing establishing of holding companies and providing tax neutrality for acquisition and mergers. Pakistan's corporate sector has been clamouring for a long time to modernise the income ta
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Budget shows Rs 205 billion fiscal deficit

Budget shows Rs 205 billion fiscal deficit

The budget 2007-08 shows gap between resources and expenditure and an overall shortfall of Rs 205 billion as estimated expenditure is higher than the estimated resources and that gap will be bridged by raising money externally and through borrowing.
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Budget shows Rs 205 billion fiscal deficit

Budget shows Rs 205 billion fiscal deficit

The budget 2007-08 shows gap between resources and expenditure and an overall shortfall of Rs 205 billion as estimated expenditure is higher than the estimated resources and that gap will be bridged by raising money externally and through borrowing.
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Budget shows Rs 205 billion fiscal deficit

Budget shows Rs 205 billion fiscal deficit

The budget 2007-08 shows gap between resources and expenditure and an overall shortfall of Rs 205 billion as estimated expenditure is higher than the estimated resources and that gap will be bridged by raising money externally and through borrowing.
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Budget shows Rs 205 billion fiscal deficit

Budget shows Rs 205 billion fiscal deficit

The budget 2007-08 shows gap between resources and expenditure and an overall shortfall of Rs 205 billion as estimated expenditure is higher than the estimated resources and that gap will be bridged by raising money externally and through borrowing.
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Rs 113.9 billion earmarked for subsidies

Rs 113.9 billion earmarked for subsidies

The government has earmarked Rs 113.9 billion for subsidies and relief to the common man in 2007-08, which is 5.9 percent higher than the revised target of the outgoing fiscal year. Subsidy on fertilisers has been increased to Rs 13.5 billion in 2007-08 f
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (June 09, 2007) and the forecast for Sunday (June 10, 2007).
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Rs 113.9 billion earmarked for subsidies

Rs 113.9 billion earmarked for subsidies

The government has earmarked Rs 113.9 billion for subsidies and relief to the common man in 2007-08, which is 5.9 percent higher than the revised target of the outgoing fiscal year. Subsidy on fertilisers has been increased to Rs 13.5 billion in 2007-08 f
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (June 09, 2007).
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Rs 113.9 billion earmarked for subsidies

Rs 113.9 billion earmarked for subsidies

The government has earmarked Rs 113.9 billion for subsidies and relief to the common man in 2007-08, which is 5.9 percent higher than the revised target of the outgoing fiscal year. Subsidy on fertilisers has been increased to Rs 13.5 billion in 2007-08 f
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (June 09, 2007) and for Sunday (June 10, 2007).
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Rs 113.9 billion earmarked for subsidies

Rs 113.9 billion earmarked for subsidies

The government has earmarked Rs 113.9 billion for subsidies and relief to the common man in 2007-08, which is 5.9 percent higher than the revised target of the outgoing fiscal year. Subsidy on fertilisers has been increased to Rs 13.5 billion in 2007-08 f
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Rs 1.025 trillion revenue target fixed

Rs 1.025 trillion revenue target fixed

The federal government has fixed Rs 1.025 trillion revenue target for financial year 2007-2008, which is Rs 190 billion higher as compared to the Rs 835 billion of last fiscal. So far, the CBR has collected Rs 719.6 billion in July-May (2006-2007) against
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Rs 1.025 trillion revenue target fixed

Rs 1.025 trillion revenue target fixed

The federal government has fixed Rs 1.025 trillion revenue target for financial year 2007-2008, which is Rs 190 billion higher as compared to the Rs 835 billion of last fiscal. So far, the CBR has collected Rs 719.6 billion in July-May (2006-2007) against
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Rs 1.025 trillion revenue target fixed

Rs 1.025 trillion revenue target fixed

The federal government has fixed Rs 1.025 trillion revenue target for financial year 2007-2008, which is Rs 190 billion higher as compared to the Rs 835 billion of last fiscal. So far, the CBR has collected Rs 719.6 billion in July-May (2006-2007) against
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Rs 1.025 trillion revenue target fixed

Rs 1.025 trillion revenue target fixed

The federal government has fixed Rs 1.025 trillion revenue target for financial year 2007-2008, which is Rs 190 billion higher as compared to the Rs 835 billion of last fiscal. So far, the CBR has collected Rs 719.6 billion in July-May (2006-2007) against
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Defence budget up nine percent

Defence budget up nine percent

Pakistan has increased defence spending by more than 9 percent to Rs 275 billion for the next fiscal, as compared to Rs 252 billion in the out going financial year. The amount is 3.13 percent of the country''''s GDP. The defence spending is higher than th
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (June 09, 2007).
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Defence budget up nine percent

Defence budget up nine percent

Pakistan has increased defence spending by more than 9 percent to Rs 275 billion for the next fiscal, as compared to Rs 252 billion in the out going financial year. The amount is 3.13 percent of the country''s GDP. The defence spending is higher than the
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Defence budget up nine percent

Defence budget up nine percent

Pakistan has increased defence spending by more than 9 percent to Rs 275 billion for the next fiscal, as compared to Rs 252 billion in the out going financial year. The amount is 3.13 percent of the country's GDP. The defence spending is higher than the s
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (June 09, 2007).
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Defence budget up nine percent

Defence budget up nine percent

Pakistan has increased defence spending by more than 9 percent to Rs 275 billion for the next fiscal, as compared to Rs 252 billion in the out going financial year. The amount is 3.13 percent of the country's GDP. The defence spending is higher than the s
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
New taxes to generate Rs 44.425 billion revenue

New taxes to generate Rs 44.425 billion revenue

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) will generate Rs 44.425 billion through new taxation measures introduced in budget 2007-08. During the technical briefing arranged by the CBR on Saturday, Tax Policy and Reforms (TP&R) Member Habib Fakhruddin said the re
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (June 09, 2007).
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
New taxes to generate Rs 44.425 billion revenue

New taxes to generate Rs 44.425 billion revenue

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) will generate Rs 44.425 billion through new taxation measures introduced in budget 2007-08. During the technical briefing arranged by the CBR on Saturday, Tax Policy and Reforms (TP&R) Member Habib Fakhruddin said the re
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
New taxes to generate Rs 44.425 billion revenue

New taxes to generate Rs 44.425 billion revenue

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) will generate Rs 44.425 billion through new taxation measures introduced in budget 2007-08. During the technical briefing arranged by the CBR on Saturday, Tax Policy and Reforms (TP&R) Member Habib Fakhruddin said the re
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (June 09, 2007).
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
New taxes to generate Rs 44.425 billion revenue

New taxes to generate Rs 44.425 billion revenue

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) will generate Rs 44.425 billion through new taxation measures introduced in budget 2007-08. During the technical briefing arranged by the CBR on Saturday, Tax Policy and Reforms (TP&R) Member Habib Fakhruddin said the re
Published 10 Jun, 2007 12:00am
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