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Print - 2007-07-08
Four die of suffocation

Four die of suffocation

Four persons have died of suffocation when they climbed down into a deep well for the repair of tubewell in village Sardar Balochan (Chishtian), while two were admitted to hospital in critical condition.
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Ghee prices raised

Ghee prices raised

The branded edible oil processing companies have increased the prices of one kilogram and five kilogram oil packing without issuing any formal rate list in the local market. There was no check on the prices of edibles and other daily use items.
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
'Pakistan poised to be hub of scientific research'

'Pakistan poised to be hub of scientific research'

Pakistan aims to attract the renowned scientists of the world by offering well-equipped centres of research. "Our latest initiative in this regard is setting up of the Synchrotron Light Source based facilities in the country," said Professor Riazuddin, Di
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Legal consultants to be hired

Legal consultants to be hired

The Punjab government has constituted a committee for hiring/engaging private legal consultants for high profile anti-corruption establishment (ACE) cases. According to ACE's spokesman, additional chief secretary, Punjab, will be the chairman of the commi
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
'Record uplift projects in Okara'

'Record uplift projects in Okara'

Member Provincial Assembly from Okara, Rai Farooq Umar Kharal called on Punjab Chief Minister, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi at Chief Minister's Secretariat, here on Saturday. Organisational matters of Pakistan Muslim League as well as developmental affairs of t
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Welfare, masses' uplift main feature of PML government: chief minister

Welfare, masses' uplift main feature of PML government: chief minister

Punjab Chief Minister, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has stressed upon assembly members, Nazims and Muslim League office-bearers to organise and strengthen PML at every level through a positive and constructive thinking and face every political challenge with mu
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Haj applications likely to be received by mid-July

Haj applications likely to be received by mid-July

Applications for Haj-2007 are likely to be received by the middle of this month and only the travel fare of the pilgrims has been increased. This was disclosed by the Federal Secretary, Ministry of Zakat, Ushr & Religious Affairs, Vakil Ahmed Khan to the
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Scientists Club's meeting aborted due to curfew

Scientists Club's meeting aborted due to curfew

The 266th monthly meeting of the Islamabad Scientists' Club was aborted on Saturday. Only four persons turned up at the meeting, including the ISC President Engineer Tariq Majeed, Brigadier Karim, chief of the hot balloons flying squad, the guest speaker,
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Three benches constituted to hear cases in next week

Three benches constituted to hear cases in next week

Acting Chief Justice Rana Bhagwandas has constituted three benches including 13-member larger bench of the Supreme Court for the next week starting from July 9 (Monday) for the hearing of cases in Islamabad.
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Parents of students to be lodged at Jinnah Complex

Parents of students to be lodged at Jinnah Complex

District administration has established a facilitation center at Jinnah sports complex for the parents whose children are still in the besieged Lal Masjid and Jamia Hafza since the operation started five days ago.
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Population touches 156.26 million

Population touches 156.26 million

The country's population had reached at 156.26 million including 81.1 million males and 75.2 million females, an official in population welfare ministry said on Saturday. The official said that female population of reproductive age (15-49 years) was 39.2
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Relief goods

Relief goods

The district government of Hyderabad has sent food items and other relief goods of one million to upper Sindh areas, for rain and flood victims. District Nazim Kanver Naveed Jameel has sent the caravan with relief goods under the supervision of district f
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
No threat of flood in DG Khan, adjacent districts

No threat of flood in DG Khan, adjacent districts

Chief engineer DG Khan irrigation zone has said that the districts of Muzaffargarh, DG Khan, and Rajanpur face no immediate flood threat, with water level in the rivers being normal. However, on instructions from the provincial government, all arrangement
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
JS ABAMCO announces dividend

JS ABAMCO announces dividend

JS ABAMCO Limited, formerly ABAMCO Limited, has announced dividend payouts for eight of its open-end funds for the fiscal year ending June 30.
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
JS ABAMCO announces dividend

JS ABAMCO announces dividend

JS ABAMCO Limited, formerly ABAMCO Limited, has announced dividend payouts for eight of its open-end funds for the fiscal year ending June 30.
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Pace of Latifabad fly over construction work discussed

Pace of Latifabad fly over construction work discussed

The District Co-ordination Officer Hyderabad Aftab Ahmed Khatri has directed the concerned officers of Pakistan Railways to issue NOC for the construction of Latifabad fly over scheme at Railway Crossing Latifabad No 7 with immediate effect, to enable the
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Admission forms date extended

Admission forms date extended

University of Sindh has extended the last date to July 21, for submission of admission forms for admission in One Semester Professional Diploma in Rural Development Communication. The test for admissions would be conducted on July 30 at the Centre for Rur
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Portfolio investment outflow totals $3.841 million

Portfolio investment outflow totals $3.841 million

A cumulative net outflow of portfolio investment from the country's equity market stood at 3.841 million dollars at the end of the first week of new fiscal year (July 6) as the foreign investors opted for profit-taking on the available margins.
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
KCCI chief worried over skilled workers demand abroad

KCCI chief worried over skilled workers demand abroad

Pakistan may face serious shortage of skilled manpower due to their increasing demand the world over. This was stated by Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) President Majyd Aziz, while speaking as chief guest at ZAKPAK silk beauty soap consume
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Faysal Asset Management approves 12.75 percent dividend

Faysal Asset Management approves 12.75 percent dividend

The board of directors of Faysal Asset Management Limited has approved 12.75 percent final dividend as bonus units from distributable profits of Faysal Income & Growth Fund (FIGF) for the full year ended June, 30 for unit holders. FIGF is the best perform
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Faysal Asset Management approves 12.75 percent dividend

Faysal Asset Management approves 12.75 percent dividend

The board of directors of Faysal Asset Management Limited has approved 12.75 percent final dividend as bonus units from distributable profits of Faysal Income & Growth Fund (FIGF) for the full year ended June, 30 for unit holders. FIGF is the best perform
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Rehabilitation of quake-hit AJK zone in full swing

Rehabilitation of quake-hit AJK zone in full swing

The commendable efforts of Pakistan government, Pak Army, UN agencies, donors countries and NGOs for early rehabilitation and reconstruction of quake affected areas of Azad Jammu Kashmir have yielded positive results vis-à-vis for bringing the life back t
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Flood-hit areas: IFRC to conduct loss assessment

Flood-hit areas: IFRC to conduct loss assessment

A five-member team of Geneva-based International Federation of Red Cross/Red Crescent (IFRC) has left here for rain and flood affected areas in Sindh and Balochistan to conduct assessment of losses.
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
French assistance for flood victims

French assistance for flood victims

France has sent its relief assistance, worth over Rs 20 million, to the flood affected areas of Sindh and Balochistan. The French ambassador to Pakistan Rgis de Belenet said the relief assistance is response to the Pakistan's appeal and plane landed in Ka
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
New Sabzi Mandi problems discussed

New Sabzi Mandi problems discussed

Latifabad Taluka Nazim Engineer Sabir Hussein Qaimkhani and City Taluka Nazim Javaid Jabbar have met Director Agriculture (Extension) Naeem Ahmed Korijo and discussed problems of new Sabzi Mandi Halanaka and vegetable market, Hali Road.
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Rs 50 million allocated for agriculture uplift in Northern Areas

Rs 50 million allocated for agriculture uplift in Northern Areas

The present government is providing maximum facilities to the farmers and has allocated Rs 50 million for different agriculture development projects in Northern Areas. This was stated by Advisor Information and Broadcasting NAs, Captain Siknadar Ali (Retd
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Ibad asks KESC to implement plans on fast track basis

Ibad asks KESC to implement plans on fast track basis

Sindh Governor, Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan has called upon the KESC to carry out its short and long term plans, particularly with reference to power generation programme, on a fast track basis.
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Opposition leaders for restoring 1973 Constitution

Opposition leaders for restoring 1973 Constitution

Participants attending the All Parties Conference hosted under the banner of Alliance for the Restoration of Democracy (ARD) on Saturday urged the formation of joint opposition alliance. Delegates belonging to 37 political parties and representatives of t
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Opposition leaders for restoring 1973 Constitution

Opposition leaders for restoring 1973 Constitution

Participants attending the All Parties Conference hosted under the banner of Alliance for the Restoration of Democracy (ARD) on Saturday urged the formation of joint opposition alliance. Delegates belonging to 37 political parties and representatives of t
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Islamic banking: deposit-profit ratio not satisfactory: economist

Islamic banking: deposit-profit ratio not satisfactory: economist

Islamic banking in Pakistan is gradually gaining popularity as the deposits and profits under this system during the first quarter of current year have risen by 15 percent and 14 percent respectively, but the economists consider this ratio unsatisfactory.
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Islamic banking: deposit-profit ratio not satisfactory: economist

Islamic banking: deposit-profit ratio not satisfactory: economist

Islamic banking in Pakistan is gradually gaining popularity as the deposits and profits under this system during the first quarter of current year have risen by 15 percent and 14 percent respectively, but the economists consider this ratio unsatisfactory.
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Islamic banking: deposit-profit ratio not satisfactory: economist

Islamic banking: deposit-profit ratio not satisfactory: economist

Islamic banking in Pakistan is gradually gaining popularity as the deposits and profits under this system during the first quarter of current year have risen by 15 percent and 14 percent respectively, but the economists consider this ratio unsatisfactory.
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Lal Masjid crisis: Supreme Court urged to take suo motu notice

Lal Masjid crisis: Supreme Court urged to take suo motu notice

President of his own faction of Jamait-e-Ullma Islam, Maulana Sami-ul-Haq has urged the Supreme Court of Pakistan to take suo motu notice to get resolved the Lal Masjid issue. Talking to newsmen here on Saturday, Maulana said that Lal Masjid issue is mere
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
CII asked to identify Zakat deductible assets

CII asked to identify Zakat deductible assets

Senate Standing Committee on Religious Affairs has asked Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) to identify Zakat deductible assets to overcome the expected short fall of Rs 5.5 billion in this regard. The committee met with its Chairman Maulana Sami-ul-Haq at
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Ministry to confer awards on youth

Ministry to confer awards on youth

Ministry of Youth Affairs will honour youth with awards for their excellent work in different fields on Youth Day (August 12). The sources said on Saturday that the award would comprise a shield and a certificate along with cash award of Rs 50,000 in each
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
'Efforts on to facilitate expansion of media'

'Efforts on to facilitate expansion of media'

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday said the government firmly believed in the freedom of the press and was making all efforts to facilitate the expansion and development of the media in Pakistan. He was talking to a three-member delegation of the Col
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
President reassures Balochistan's flood victims

President reassures Balochistan's flood victims

President General Pervez Musharraf reiterated Saturday that the government would start rehabilitation work in all flood-hit areas of Balochistan without delay and assured that the affected villages would be reconstructed with better planning.
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
105 Iraqis killed in suicide attack: nine US troops killed

105 Iraqis killed in suicide attack: nine US troops killed

A suicide truck bomber ripped the heart out of a northern Iraqi village on Saturday, killing at least 105 people and demolishing dozens of homes and shops, police and medics said. Ambulances and private cars ferried dozens of bloodied corpses and wounded
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Government fails to introduce high quality Bt cotton seed

Government fails to introduce high quality Bt cotton seed

After years of research, spending billions in research and giving hopes to farmers, the government has failed to introduce a high quality Bt cotton seed. Sources told Business Recorder that the cotton growers are in a very difficult situation becau
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Government fails to introduce high quality Bt cotton seed

Government fails to introduce high quality Bt cotton seed

After years of research, spending billions in research and giving hopes to farmers, the government has failed to introduce a high quality Bt cotton seed. Sources told Business Recorder that the cotton growers are in a very difficult situation becau
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Government fails to introduce high quality Bt cotton seed

Government fails to introduce high quality Bt cotton seed

After years of research, spending billions in research and giving hopes to farmers, the government has failed to introduce a high quality Bt cotton seed. Sources told Business Recorder that the cotton growers are in a very difficult situation becau
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
12 Pakistani held in Ukraine

12 Pakistani held in Ukraine

Ukrainian authorities arrested 12 illegal immigrants from Pakistan and five from Somalia in two raids near to the country's western frontier, border guards announced on Saturday. Ten Pakistanis were arrested on Friday by a joint operation of police and bo
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
12 Pakistani held in Ukraine

12 Pakistani held in Ukraine

Ukrainian authorities arrested 12 illegal immigrants from Pakistan and five from Somalia in two raids near to the country's western frontier, border guards announced on Saturday. Ten Pakistanis were arrested on Friday by a joint operation of police and bo
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Expatriates hyped up real estate market after September 11

Expatriates hyped up real estate market after September 11

The incredible hype, which dominated the real estate market during 2002-05 had its roots in the insecurity felt by Pakistanis abroad in the wake of 9/11 events. "Pakistanis living in a post-9/11 Islamophobic West started sending large amounts of money bac
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Expatriates hyped up real estate market after September 11

Expatriates hyped up real estate market after September 11

The incredible hype, which dominated the real estate market during 2002-05 had its roots in the insecurity felt by Pakistanis abroad in the wake of 9/11 events. "Pakistanis living in a post-9/11 Islamophobic West started sending large amounts of money bac
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Expatriates hyped up real estate market after September 11

Expatriates hyped up real estate market after September 11

The incredible hype, which dominated the real estate market during 2002-05 had its roots in the insecurity felt by Pakistanis abroad in the wake of 9/11 events. "Pakistanis living in a post-9/11 Islamophobic West started sending large amounts of money bac
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
55,000 tons mango exports fetch $16.50 million

55,000 tons mango exports fetch $16.50 million

Pakistan exported till June 30 55,000 tons mangoes, worth $16.50 million, to Europe, Far East, and various Gulf countries. Sources in Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Board (PHDEB) told Business Recorder on Saturday that the country had
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Breaches in Saifullah Magsi Canal plugged with army''s help

Breaches in Saifullah Magsi Canal plugged with army''s help

Sindh Irrigation Department with the assistance of Pakistan Army has plugged two breaches in the right bank of Saifullah Magsi branch of N.W. Canal of Sukkur Barrage at RD 214 and pressure of water on this canal has been reduced.
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Breaches in Saifullah Magsi Canal plugged with army's help

Breaches in Saifullah Magsi Canal plugged with army's help

Sindh Irrigation Department with the assistance of Pakistan Army has plugged two breaches in the right bank of Saifullah Magsi branch of N.W. Canal of Sukkur Barrage at RD 214 and pressure of water on this canal has been reduced.
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Breaches in Saifullah Magsi Canal plugged with army's help

Breaches in Saifullah Magsi Canal plugged with army's help

Sindh Irrigation Department with the assistance of Pakistan Army has plugged two breaches in the right bank of Saifullah Magsi branch of N.W. Canal of Sukkur Barrage at RD 214 and pressure of water on this canal has been reduced.
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
EOBI pensions raised by 15 percent

EOBI pensions raised by 15 percent

The Government has increased EOBI pension by 15 percent, and minimum pension has been increased from Rs 1300 to Rs 1500 per month. The EOBI administration has taken prompt steps to enable its 0.3 million old-age and widow pensioners to get increased pensi
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
EOBI pensions raised by 15 percent

EOBI pensions raised by 15 percent

The Government has increased EOBI pension by 15 percent, and minimum pension has been increased from Rs 1300 to Rs 1500 per month. The EOBI administration has taken prompt steps to enable its 0.3 million old-age and widow pensioners to get increased pensi
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
EOBI pensions raised by 15 percent

EOBI pensions raised by 15 percent

The Government has increased EOBI pension by 15 percent, and minimum pension has been increased from Rs 1300 to Rs 1500 per month. The EOBI administration has taken prompt steps to enable its 0.3 million old-age and widow pensioners to get increased pensi
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
ACJ orders foolproof security arrangements for judges

ACJ orders foolproof security arrangements for judges

Acting Chief Justice Rana Bhagwandas on Saturday directed the Ministry of Interior and Inspector General of Police Islamabad for making comprehensive and foolproof security arrangements for the judges of the apex court, building of the supreme court, and
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Islamabad and Kabul agree to boost anti-terror fight

Islamabad and Kabul agree to boost anti-terror fight

Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed on closer co-operation in fighting the Taliban, during talks held in the Turkish capital, the foreign ministry announced Saturday. The agreement between the two countries covers the exchange of information in matters c
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Islamabad and Kabul agree to boost anti-terror fight

Islamabad and Kabul agree to boost anti-terror fight

Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed on closer co-operation in fighting the Taliban, during talks held in the Turkish capital, the foreign ministry announced Saturday. The agreement between the two countries covers the exchange of information in matters c
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
US pursuing increased pressure on Iran

US pursuing increased pressure on Iran

Senior US officials will consult allies in Europe next week on ways to intensify pressure on Iran amid suspicions Tehran is trying to evade sanctions by concealing the origin of financial transactions. US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Friday
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
EU to cut down mission at Gaza-Egypt border

EU to cut down mission at Gaza-Egypt border

The European Union's monitoring mission at the Rafah border between Gaza and Egypt will be reduced because it is unclear when the crossing will be reopened, a mission spokeswoman said on Saturday.
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Kazakhstan to buy Westinghouse stake from Toshiba: report

Kazakhstan to buy Westinghouse stake from Toshiba: report

Kazakhstan is to pay 486.3 million dollars to buy a stake in US nuclear reactor firm Westinghouse from its majority owner Toshiba, news reports said Saturday. The Japanese giant will sign an agreement this month to sell a 10-percent stake in Westinghouse
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
New Jersey governor signs toughest US carbon law

New Jersey governor signs toughest US carbon law

New Jersey became on Friday the first US state to mandate sharp greenhouse gas reductions by 2050 to help fight climate change. The law, signed by Gov. Jon Corzine, a Democrat, makes New Jersey the latest state to bypass the Bush administration by setting
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
SNGPL to lay IPI gas line in Pakistan: Lone

SNGPL to lay IPI gas line in Pakistan: Lone

The Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project agreement is likely to be inked soon and the pipeline within Pakistan would be laid by the SNGPL. Talking to a private TV channel, SNGPL Managing Director Rashid Lone said the IPI gas pipeline project was
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
SNGPL to lay IPI gas line in Pakistan: Lone

SNGPL to lay IPI gas line in Pakistan: Lone

The Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project agreement is likely to be inked soon and the pipeline within Pakistan would be laid by the SNGPL. Talking to a private TV channel, SNGPL Managing Director Rashid Lone said the IPI gas pipeline project was
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
SNGPL to lay IPI gas line in Pakistan: Lone

SNGPL to lay IPI gas line in Pakistan: Lone

The Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project agreement is likely to be inked soon and the pipeline within Pakistan would be laid by the SNGPL. Talking to a private TV channel, SNGPL Managing Director Rashid Lone said the IPI gas pipeline project was
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Government to mitigate flood victims' sufferings: Musharraf

Government to mitigate flood victims' sufferings: Musharraf

President Pervez Musharraf has said that both long-term and short-term strategies will be adopted to mitigate sufferings of the rain and flood-affected people of Shahdadkot and Qambar districts in Sindh.
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Government to mitigate flood victims' sufferings: Musharraf

Government to mitigate flood victims' sufferings: Musharraf

President Pervez Musharraf has said that both long-term and short-term strategies will be adopted to mitigate sufferings of the rain and flood-affected people of Shahdadkot and Qambar districts in Sindh.
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Tax payers to get ''Single Identifier Numbers''

Tax payers to get ''Single Identifier Numbers''

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to allocate ''Single Identifier Numbers'' (SINs) to all taxpayers who are at present using different sales tax registration numbers and National Tax Numbers (NTNs) for carrying out business activities.
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Tax payers to get 'Single Identifier Numbers'

Tax payers to get 'Single Identifier Numbers'

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to allocate 'Single Identifier Numbers' (SINs) to all taxpayers who are at present using different sales tax registration numbers and National Tax Numbers (NTNs) for carrying out business activities.
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Tax payers to get 'Single Identifier Numbers'

Tax payers to get 'Single Identifier Numbers'

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to allocate 'Single Identifier Numbers' (SINs) to all taxpayers who are at present using different sales tax registration numbers and National Tax Numbers (NTNs) for carrying out business activities.
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
First textile policy in two weeks: Cheema

First textile policy in two weeks: Cheema

Federal Minister for Textile Industry, Chauudhry Mushtaq Ali Cheema has said the first textile policy for the next five years will be announced in a couple of weeks. The policy would focus on long-term export plan and would include measures for betterment
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
First textile policy in two weeks: Cheema

First textile policy in two weeks: Cheema

Federal Minister for Textile Industry, Chauudhry Mushtaq Ali Cheema has said the first textile policy for the next five years will be announced in a couple of weeks. The policy would focus on long-term export plan and would include measures for betterment
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
First textile policy in two weeks: Cheema

First textile policy in two weeks: Cheema

Federal Minister for Textile Industry, Chauudhry Mushtaq Ali Cheema has said the first textile policy for the next five years will be announced in a couple of weeks. The policy would focus on long-term export plan and would include measures for betterment
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Low-income group hit hard by inflation

Low-income group hit hard by inflation

Weekly-based SPI inflation is hitting low-income group the hardest as during the week ending July 5, it stood at 9.66 percent for the low-income group and 5.85 percent for the high-income earners. According to statistics released by the Federal Board of S
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Low-income group hit hard by inflation

Low-income group hit hard by inflation

Weekly-based SPI inflation is hitting low-income group the hardest as during the week ending July 5, it stood at 9.66 percent for the low-income group and 5.85 percent for the high-income earners. According to statistics released by the Federal Board of S
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Low-income group hit hard by inflation

Low-income group hit hard by inflation

Weekly-based SPI inflation is hitting low-income group the hardest as during the week ending July 5, it stood at 9.66 percent for the low-income group and 5.85 percent for the high-income earners. According to statistics released by the Federal Board of S
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Importers to be exempted from sales tax audit

Importers to be exempted from sales tax audit

Under a special procedure, commercial importers will be exempted from audit of payment of sales tax. Through amendment in the Special Procedure Rules 2007 on Saturday, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued special procedure for payment of sales ta
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Importers to be exempted from sales tax audit

Importers to be exempted from sales tax audit

Under a special procedure, commercial importers will be exempted from audit of payment of sales tax. Through amendment in the Special Procedure Rules 2007 on Saturday, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued special procedure for payment of sales ta
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (July 07, 2007) and the forecast for Sunday (July 08, 2007).
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Importers to be exempted from sales tax audit

Importers to be exempted from sales tax audit

Under a special procedure, commercial importers will be exempted from audit of payment of sales tax. Through amendment in the Special Procedure Rules 2007 on Saturday, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued special procedure for payment of sales ta
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
EFU funds rates

EFU funds rates

EFU Life Assurance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from Monday July 09, 2007

Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Confectioners to pay extra sales tax

Confectioners to pay extra sales tax

The Federal Board of Revenue (CBR) has directed the registered manufacturers of biscuits, confectionery and snacks to pay additional sales tax on 12 percent value-addition in lieu of sales tax payable on the basis of printed retail price.
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
EFU funds rates

EFU funds rates

EFU Life Assurance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from Monday July 09, 2007

Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Confectioners to pay extra sales tax

Confectioners to pay extra sales tax

The Federal Board of Revenue (CBR) has directed the registered manufacturers of biscuits, confectionery and snacks to pay additional sales tax on 12 percent value-addition in lieu of sales tax payable on the basis of printed retail price.
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
EFU funds rates

EFU funds rates

EFU Life Assurance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from Monday July 09, 2007

Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Confectioners to pay extra sales tax

Confectioners to pay extra sales tax

The Federal Board of Revenue (CBR) has directed the registered manufacturers of biscuits, confectionery and snacks to pay additional sales tax on 12 percent value-addition in lieu of sales tax payable on the basis of printed retail price.
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Rates of Pipe Fittings

Rates of Pipe Fittings

Pipe fitting rates in rupees prevailing in the markets in Karachi on Saturday (July 07, 2007).

Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Your rupee last month

Your rupee last month

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (June 01 to 30, 2007)

Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (July 07, 2007).

Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended on Saturday (July 07, 2007).

Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Steel products'' values fixed for sales tax assessment

Steel products'' values fixed for sales tax assessment

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has fixed the values of different steel products, in rupees and US dollars, for accurate assessment of sales tax at import and local supply stages.
Published 08 Jul, 2007 12:00am
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