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Print - 2007-09-29
US MIDDAY: copper climbs

US MIDDAY: copper climbs

US copper futures hovered just under contract highs at the open Friday, with record lows in the dollar and quarter-end investment buying extending the industrial metal's bull run, analysts said.
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold rises

US MIDDAY: gold rises

Gold futures surged above $750 an ounce and other precious metals likewise rallied early in New York Friday, boosted by the dollar's drop to record lows against the euro and major currencies.
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Rs 60 million allocated to upgrade Lahore Arts Council

Rs 60 million allocated to upgrade Lahore Arts Council

The Alhamra Arts Centre and the Alhamra Cultural Complex, functioning under the Lahore Arts Council (LAC) are being upgraded while a new facility will also be established at the bank of River Ravi, said Punjab Minister for Culture, Chaudhry Shaukat Ali Bh
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Three Pakistan Post officials suspended

Three Pakistan Post officials suspended

The Additional Postmaster-General, Central Punjab, Rubina Tayyab, on Friday suspended three officials of Pakistan Post Office here in Lahore city for inordinate delay in the delivery of mail. Talking to APP, she said that during a preliminary enquiry, ini
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Auto vendor industry: Smeda chief requests JICA to provide more experts

Auto vendor industry: Smeda chief requests JICA to provide more experts

Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (Smeda) Chief Executive Officer Shahid Rashid has requested the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to provide more experts for the joint programme of Smeda and JICA to improve efficiency of the
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Power sharing

Power sharing

The politicians, including Benazir Bhutto, claim that they could not deliver during 1990-99 era because entire power did not vest in them but instead they had to share the power with the armed forces.
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
KESC affairs

KESC affairs

Nowadays KESC is in serious crisis in all aspects. The situation is worse not only about power generation and distribution but also at the administrative level.
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Smuggling fuels worldwide trade in Chinese antiquities

Smuggling fuels worldwide trade in Chinese antiquities

Lucky fat ladies, porcelain pigs, ceramic musicians and giant Buddhas are crammed into Hong Kong's antique boutiques, but some experts, backed by Chinese law, say many of them shouldn't be here at all. By a curious twist of history and geopolitics, Hong K
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Iraqis return to making music at home

Iraqis return to making music at home

With cinemas closed, the theatre dead and an entertainment-killing curfew in force every night, Iraqis are returning to one of their more ancient traditions - making music in the home. Music teachers and instrument shop owners say that young Iraqis, bored
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Building up of 'inclusive' financial system in Pakistan

Building up of 'inclusive' financial system in Pakistan

The current situation of the financial sector in the country is that its penetration is too low when compared with the regional countries. The number of people per bank branch in Pakistan is 20,450. In other regional countries, this ratio is: India 15864,
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Ahmedinejad at UN

Ahmedinejad at UN

Those who had expected that President Ahmedinejad would be less than a fully fired-up patriotic leader of Iran during his visit to the United Nations this week, were hugely disappointed. Of course, nothing was spared to browbeat him, right from his arriva
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Rising Kesc deficit

Rising Kesc deficit

The annual deficit sustained by Kesc has touched the figure of Rs 12 billion, which is around 70 percent higher than the loss it had suffered in the last financial year, says a Recorder Report quoting the data presented at a recent Board of Directo
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Special exhibition on rare Quran manuscripts

Special exhibition on rare Quran manuscripts

A special exhibition on rare Quran manuscript has been arranged at the National Museum of Pakistan, Karachi. An announcement here on Friday said that in this exhibition, rarest copies of the Holy Quran are displayed for the public.
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Rashid welcomes Supreme Court decision

Rashid welcomes Supreme Court decision

Federal Minister for Railways, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed welcoming the decision of the Supreme court urged the opposition to accept the decision with open heart, showing political wisdom and sagacity. Talking to PTV, he said that the decision of the Supreme Cou
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Government blamed for politicising KPF allocations

Government blamed for politicising KPF allocations

The government has completely politicised the distribution of Khushal Pakistan Programme (KPP II) and Khushal Pakistan Fund (KPF) allocations, and the concerned authorities including the Planning Commission have turned a blind eye to this malpractice.
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Former PHC chief justice joins PPP

Former PHC chief justice joins PPP

Former Chief Justice, Peshawar High Court (PHC) Abne Ali on Friday announced joining Pakistan People's Party Parliamentarian (PPP-P) after expressing confidence in the central and provincial leaderships of the party.
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
'PPPP not to quit NWFP Assembly'

'PPPP not to quit NWFP Assembly'

Pakistan Peoples' Party Parliamentarian (PPPP) NWFP chapter has rejected the dissolution of NWFP Assembly arguing that since PPPP has nominated Makhdoom Amin Fahim for presidential slot therefore PPPP members would not quit the NWFP Assembly.
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
PML-N MPAs hand over resignations

PML-N MPAs hand over resignations

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MPAs have handed over their resignations to the deputy leader of opposition in Punjab Assembly, Sanaullah, denouncing President General Pervez Musharraf as presidential candidate.
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
USDEA labels Pakistan as 'vital anti-drug ally'

USDEA labels Pakistan as 'vital anti-drug ally'

The Administrator of the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Karen P Tandy, on Friday described Pakistan's stand against drug as "a success story in the global war on drugs" and labelled Pakistan as "America's vital ally on anti-drug efforts."
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Malakand-III hydropower project to be functional from 2008

Malakand-III hydropower project to be functional from 2008

Malakand-III hydropower project is near completion and would be functional by January 2008, SHYDO sources said here Friday. The mega hydel power project is being completed at a cost of six billion rupees, he said, adding, 97 percent works on the project h
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Durrani terms Supreme Court verdict a triumph of law and justice

Durrani terms Supreme Court verdict a triumph of law and justice

The Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Muhammad Ali Durrani on Friday has termed the Supreme Court verdict in the dual office case "a triumph of law, justice and principles." The Minister congratulated President General Pervez Musharraf, P
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
800 profiteers fined in capital this month

800 profiteers fined in capital this month

More than 800 profiteers had been fined Rs 200,000 for over-charging and not displaying rate list prominently during the current month, said Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Hamid Ali Khan. He said the drive against profiteering would continue in the federal
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Unauthorised entry into premises of ECP banned

Unauthorised entry into premises of ECP banned

Unauthorised person would not be allowed to enter the premises of the Election Commission Secretariat on September 29, on the day of scrutiny of nomination papers for the presidential election.
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
No one to be allowed to prevent voters: Prime Minister

No one to be allowed to prevent voters: Prime Minister

The Prime Minister, Shaukat Aziz has warned that no one will be allowed to prevent the voters from polling in the October 6 Presidential election and the government would ensure a smooth process to effected on the day.
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Flour overcharging: CDGK fines 56 outlets

Flour overcharging: CDGK fines 56 outlets

The City District Government of Karachi (CDGK), while taking strict action against sale of wheat flour on higher prices, imposed fines of Rs 165, 500 on 56 outlets on Friday. The special magistrates have been assigned the powers to take punitive action ag
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Corporal punishment condemned

Corporal punishment condemned

Despite condemnation of corporal punishment in many countries by various human rights organisations it is still practised legally. According to a study, presented to the UN General Assembly by the World Health Organisation, corporal punishment is permissi
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
MSc exams schedule announced

MSc exams schedule announced

The University of Karachi (KU) has informed the failure candidates of Federal Government Urdu Science College and Jinnah Post Graduate College for women that the forms and fee for the M.Sc. (Previous and Final) Annual Examination 2006 will be accepted up
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Gulf-based firm to build seven-star hotel in Karachi

Gulf-based firm to build seven-star hotel in Karachi

A Gulf-based company will construct first ever seven-star hotel in Karachi at Shahra-e- Faisal very soon with a grand investment of around one billion dollars. Business Recorder learnt this by well-informed sources of Sindh Planning and Development
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Renovated Liaquatabad Hospital opened

Renovated Liaquatabad Hospital opened

Some new departments and renovated OPDs at Sindh Government Hospital, Liaquatabad were inaugurated by Haq Parast Member of Provincial Assembly Aarheena Ambreen at a ceremony on Friday. The establishment of new departments and renovation of OPD could becom
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Overflowing sewage makes life miserable

Overflowing sewage makes life miserable

Overflowing sewage water has caused extreme difficulties to the normal movement of pedestrians, vehicular traffic and also the movement of residents living in various areas of the city, reports UPP correspondent.
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
KMDC to issue entrance test forms till today

KMDC to issue entrance test forms till today

Karachi Medical and Dental College (KMDC) here on Friday announced that the Entrance test forms with prospectus for MBBS and BDS are available at the college till Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. It was also stated that the last date for submission of th
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Ghani Glass' profit declines Rs 402.379 million

Ghani Glass' profit declines Rs 402.379 million

The profit after tax of Ghani Glass Limited has declined to Rs 402.379 million in the year ending June 30 as compared to Rs 485.043 million in the corresponding period last year. The company's earning per share stood at Rs 5.03 in the period under review
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Ghani Glass' profit declines Rs 402.379 million

Ghani Glass' profit declines Rs 402.379 million

The profit after tax of Ghani Glass Limited has declined to Rs 402.379 million in the year ending June 30 as compared to Rs 485.043 million in the corresponding period last year. The company's earning per share stood at Rs 5.03 in the period under review
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Arif Habib Rupali Bank becomes 'Limited'

Arif Habib Rupali Bank becomes 'Limited'

The name of Arif Habib Rupali Bank has been changed to Arif Habib Rupali Bank Limited. In exercise of the powers conferred on State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) by clause of sub-section (2) of Section 37 of the SBP Act, 1956, SBP has notified that the name of "
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Entity, TFC ratings of Azgard Nine Limited upgraded

Entity, TFC ratings of Azgard Nine Limited upgraded

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has upgraded the long-term rating to "A+" (Single A plus) while maintaining the short-term rating at "A1" (A One) of Azgard Nine Limited (ANL). These ratings denote a low expectation of credit risk emanating from
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Entity, TFC ratings of Azgard Nine Limited upgraded

Entity, TFC ratings of Azgard Nine Limited upgraded

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has upgraded the long-term rating to "A+" (Single A plus) while maintaining the short-term rating at "A1" (A One) of Azgard Nine Limited (ANL). These ratings denote a low expectation of credit risk emanating from
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
E&T department surpasses Rs 1597 million target

E&T department surpasses Rs 1597 million target

Sindh Excise and Taxation (E&T) Department has surpassed the set target of Rs 1597.133 during the second month of current financial year 2007-08 under different heads of duties and taxes.
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Lawyers show mixed reaction to Wajih's nomination

Lawyers show mixed reaction to Wajih's nomination

City lawyers showed mixed reaction on the nomination of a former chief justice of Sindh High Court, Wajihuddin Ahmed, as lawyers' presidential candidate, terming it as a first step towards the liberalisation of democracy in Pakistan.
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Child custody case: LHC adjourns hearing till October 1

Child custody case: LHC adjourns hearing till October 1

The Lahore High Court on Friday adjourned till October 1 the hearing of a petition filed by a French national Pakistani Muhammad Ashfaq challenging harassment on part of her former French wife and police.
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
'Sino-Pak ties based on solid foundations'

'Sino-Pak ties based on solid foundations'

Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi has said the Sino-Pak ties in the economic, industrial and agricultural sectors are based on solid foundations and are strengthening with the passage of time.
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Three Additional Judges of PHC appointed

Three Additional Judges of PHC appointed

President Pervez Musharraf on Friday appointed three Additional Judges of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) with effect from the date their present term expires. The Additional Judges include Justice Raj Muhammad Khan, Justice Said Maroof Khan and Justice Ham
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
'Chinese proud of Pakistani friendship'

'Chinese proud of Pakistani friendship'

Chinese Ambassador Luo Zhao Hui has said the Chinese people are proud of Pakistani friendship and Sino-Pak ties are 'model' for the world. The Ambassador was speaking as a chief guest at an Iftar dinner hosted by Chinese Students Union at the Internationa
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Rs 925 per bag DAP fertiliser rate urged

Rs 925 per bag DAP fertiliser rate urged

The Agri Forum Pakistan has urged the government to bring DAP fertiliser rate to Rs 925 per bag as increase in the prices of this fertiliser will affect coming wheat crop.
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Riphah University sets up medical unit of eight faculties in UAE

Riphah University sets up medical unit of eight faculties in UAE

Riphah International University has established a medical unit with eight faculties in United Arab Emirates (UAE) in collaboration with Ras-Al-Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University. The Government of UAE has endorsed the accreditation of the univ
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Chinese language department to be established at IIU

Chinese language department to be established at IIU

Pakistani students are welcomed to China for their studies as Chinese wish speedy progress for Pakistan in all spheres of life. The Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Pakistan, Luo Zhao Hui said this on Chinese national day organised by Chine
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Bayer flouting drug laws

Bayer flouting drug laws

In spite of the ban imposed by the Drugs Registration Board on manufacturing and sale of Incidal-Neo, the manufactures are vigorously promoting the medicine which resembles the brand name, Incidal.
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Musharraf and Shaukat hail Supreme Court decision

Musharraf and Shaukat hail Supreme Court decision

President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Friday hailed Supreme Court's decision dismissing petitions to bar the President from contesting the October 6 poll, for holding dual offices.
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Contempt petition: DPO Sargodha issued notice

Contempt petition: DPO Sargodha issued notice

The Lahore High Court has issued notices to District Police Officer Sargodha on a contempt petition of Cantonment Board Sargodha and directed him to explain as to why he did not implemented an order of Additional District and Sessions Judge.
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
BHC summons EPA official

BHC summons EPA official

A division bench of Balochistan High Court has summoned the concerned official of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Islamabad on November 7, 2007 and ordered him to come up with the report suggesting installation of dust cleaners on Chimneys, which ar
Published 29 Sep, 2007 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 29 Sep, 2007 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 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Supreme Court verdict welcomed

Supreme Court verdict welcomed

Members of the ruling coalition in the Sindh Province have very warmly welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court on the dual-offices by President Pervez Musharraf and his contesting the presidential election in Uniform.
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Minfal not consulted for one million tons wheat import

Minfal not consulted for one million tons wheat import

The Federal Government did not take the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock into confidence before taking the decision to import one million tons wheat as more than 3.5 million tons wheat is lying in the godowns of the hoarders, and Passco also ha
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Hosiery on verge of collapse

Hosiery on verge of collapse

The alarming decline in hosiery exports may also result in grinding halt if immediate remedial steps were not taken to bail out the crisis-ridden textile sector. This was stated by Naeem Ahmad, Vice Chairman, Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers Association (No
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Poor visibility disturbs flights

Poor visibility disturbs flights

Flights schedule was badly disturbed Friday morning due to poor visibility at the Multan airport, PIA officials told APP. As a result of low visibility, PK-330 flight coming from Karachi at 0855 hours could not reach Multan. Consequently, the return fligh
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Government blamed for textile crisis

Government blamed for textile crisis

Half-hearted attempts to solve textile crisis would be detrimental to national economy, said Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) Chairman Zahid Aslam. Talking to newsmen, he said that closure of spinning units and five percent decline in textile
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (September 28, 2007) and the forecast for Saturday (September 29, 2007).
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Ban on lifting farm produce imposed

Ban on lifting farm produce imposed

The district nazim imposed a ban with immediate effect on lifting farm produce from the fields before paying due share to the landlord, here on Friday under section 144 CrPC. DN Ahmed Yar Haraj in his directive said the step had been taken to avoid disput
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Punjab spending Rs five billion on farm-to-market roads

Punjab spending Rs five billion on farm-to-market roads

Provincial government is spending more than five billion rupees on the construction of farm-to-market roads in rural areas of Punjab. Official sources told newsmen here on Friday that with this development rural areas would be linked with their respective
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
ADB prepares 'Administration Memorandum'

ADB prepares 'Administration Memorandum'

Asian Development Bank has prepared Administration Memorandum (PAM) to assist the Pakistan in the implementation of the Multitranche Financing Facility Punjab Irrigated Agriculture Investment Programme, for which ADB's Board of Directors approved a loan f
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
New wheat laboratory to be set up in AARI

New wheat laboratory to be set up in AARI

A modern and state-of-the-art wheat analytical laboratory would be established at the Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI) for complete and detailed analysis of wheat, said Wheat Research Institute Director Dr Makhdoom Ahmad.
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Friday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
SHC disposes Benazir Bhutto petition to import bullet-proof car

SHC disposes Benazir Bhutto petition to import bullet-proof car

A division bench of Sindh High Court comprising Chief Justice Sabihuddin Ahmed and Justice Faisal Arab on Friday disposed of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's petition seeking permission to import a bullet-proof car for her use observing it as infruc
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Friday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
KKI closing rates of currency notes

KKI closing rates of currency notes

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Closing Rates of currency notes on Friday (September 28, 2007).

Published 29 Sep, 2007 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 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
MPs asked to submit assets statements by September 30

MPs asked to submit assets statements by September 30

Members of Parliament and Provincial Assemblies are required to submit yearly statement of assets and liability in respect of their own as well as of their spouses and dependants by 30th September. Chief Election Commissioner Qazi Muhammad Farooq issued t
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
FAO and Erra jointly hold multi-stakeholder workshops

FAO and Erra jointly hold multi-stakeholder workshops

To address the environmental impact of the earthquake such as curtailing land-sliding to restore productivity of the eroded hills, UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and Erra jointly organised three multi-stakeholder orientation workshops on 'Coll
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
'Demutualisation of LSE to be completed by December'

'Demutualisation of LSE to be completed by December'

Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) Chairman Hamash Khan has said demutualisation of the stock market will be completed by December since they have sent all the requirements to the Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (September 28, 2007).

Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
PML-N refuses to attend ARD meeting

PML-N refuses to attend ARD meeting

Pakistan Muslim League (N) on Friday refused to attending the meeting of Alliance for Restoration of Democracy (ARD), leaving PPP alone as a major component of the multi-party alliance. The meeting held here with Makhdoom Amin Fahim in the chair was atten
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (September 28, 2007) and for Saturday (September 29, 2007).
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Nawaz to return after Eid: Hamza Shahbaz

Nawaz to return after Eid: Hamza Shahbaz

The former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif would return soon after the Eid-ul-Fitr, Hamza Shahbaz Sharif said here while talking to media persons outside Supreme Court building. When asked about the exact date, he was reluctant to give any, however, he said,
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
US Ambassador meets Fazl

US Ambassador meets Fazl

The leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman has said that Pakistan wants peaceful resolution of all the problems confronting the world and believes that war or use of force was no solution to any problem.
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
NIT Unit Prices

NIT Unit Prices

The sale and repurchase prices of NIT (Unit) on Friday (September 28, 2007).

Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
National blood transfusion service to start from next year

National blood transfusion service to start from next year

Pakistan with the collaboration of Germany, would start first phase of National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) in the country from January 15, 2008, sources told Business Recorder on Friday. Sources said that Government of Germany has provided a
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
NIT Unit Prices

NIT Unit Prices

The sale and repurchase prices of NIT (Unit) on Friday (September 28, 2007).

Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Students vow to offer Jumatul Wida prayer in Lal Masjid

Students vow to offer Jumatul Wida prayer in Lal Masjid

Students of the seminary adjacent to the Lal Masjid on Friday vowed to offer the last Juma prayer of Ramazan 'Jumatul Wida' in the mosque, which has been closed for the last three months after launching of 'operation silence' to end stand off between stud
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
NIT Unit Prices

NIT Unit Prices

The sale and repurchase prices of NIT (Unit) on Friday (September 28, 2007).

Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (September 28, 2007).

Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Prolonged power outages add misery to Karachiites

Prolonged power outages add misery to Karachiites

Karachiites kept suffering from prolonged power outages on Friday also as Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) has failed to rectify faulty units of its plants in Korangi and Bin Qasim towns.
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
National Assembly body for import of wheat to overcome crisis

National Assembly body for import of wheat to overcome crisis

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Industries, Production and Special Initiatives here on Friday urged the government to make arrangement for import of one million tones of wheat urgently to overcome the wheat-flour crisis in the country.
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (September 28, 2007).

Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Four soldiers killed, 12 wounded in roadside blast

Four soldiers killed, 12 wounded in roadside blast

A roadside bomb hit a convoy of security forces on Friday in Tank, which killed four soldiers and wounded 12 others. The convoy was travelling between the towns of Tank and Dera Ismail Khan when it came under attack, Inter Services Public Relation (ISPR)
Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (September 28, 2007).

Published 29 Sep, 2007 12:00am
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