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Print - 2008-01-10
US MIDDAY: sugar dips

US MIDDAY: sugar dips

Raw sugar futures edged lower early on Wednesday as prices stabilised from the prior day's volatility and traders concentrated on rolling out of the spot March contract, brokers said. "At the moment, the funds are starting to roll," said one floor dealer.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat mixed

US MIDDAY: wheat mixed

US wheat futures were mixed on Wednesday in choppy early dealings while prospects for USDA early on Friday to trim its outlook for old-crop US wheat ending stocks gave the market some underlying support, traders said. Commodities are increasingly seen as
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn gains

US MIDDAY: corn gains

US corn futures on the Chicago Board of Trade were higher on Wednesday as commodity index funds were expected to rebalance their portfolios to reflect higher weightings toward corn, traders said.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans drop

US MIDDAY: soyabeans drop

US soyabean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were choppy at Wednesday's midsession as the market was taking a breathier from this week's volatility when it reached an all-time over $13 a bushel, trader said.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper slips

US MIDDAY: copper slips

US copper futures pulled back from a two-month high early on Wednesday as investors cashed in on a rally that saw the benchmark March contract spike over 11 percent since the start of the year, analysts said.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold falls

US MIDDAY: gold falls

US gold futures slipped from a record high just shy of $900 an ounce early on Wednesday as investors kept buying and strong demand at the debut of China's first gold futures contract underscored global bullishness.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Birth anniversary of Hakeem Said observed

Birth anniversary of Hakeem Said observed

'Pakistan with a population of 160 million people has a vibrant economy, whose growth rate is 7 per cent. Its vast population makes it South Asia's only large economic area that shall not face a decline in the number of people entering the labour force du
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
TUSDEC to initiate skill-mapping exercise

TUSDEC to initiate skill-mapping exercise

Technology Up-gradation and Skill Development Company (TUSDEC) is planning to initiate a skill mapping project to identify the quantitative and qualitative skill shortages being faced by Pakistan's economy.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Worcester Council offers help to civic agencies

Worcester Council offers help to civic agencies

The City Council of Worcester, United Kingdom, has offered to sign a MoU of friendship with Lahore for extending cooperation in various fields besides providing facilities for capacity building of workers of different civic agencies in the provincial metr
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Small children carrying heavy school bags

Small children carrying heavy school bags

Where are human rights organisations, not uttering a word in sympathy of small children of ages 2 to 5 years who are daily lifting and carrying heavy school bags of weight and volume, double than that of their own weights.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
A self-described peacemaker in military uniform

A self-described peacemaker in military uniform

As David Matsuda tells it, he's probably the last person you'd expect to see in a US military uniform climbing out of an armoured vehicle in Iraq. An anthropology professor from the East Bay campus of California State University near San Francisco, he's a
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
The Bali outcome

The Bali outcome

The maxim goes that the meetings are indispensable when you do not want to do any thing. The recently concluded Bali conference on climate change testifies to the veracity of this dictum. The conference failed to resolve the carbon conundrum during its ma
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Poor performance

Poor performance

According to a survey report, people are disappointed with the performance of the caretaker government, whom they view as a continuation of the PML-Q government and hence responsible for food price hikes energy shortages and a worsening law and order situ
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Cottage industries' promotion

Cottage industries' promotion

It is hard to agree with the Punjab Industries Minister, Jalaluddin Roomi's statement, made at his oath-taking as the newly elected President of the Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday, that optimum help is being extended to the cottage indu
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Understanding the Pakistanis

Understanding the Pakistanis

The hawks in Washington, who in their meeting at the White House last week debated the possibility of undertaking covert CIA military operations inside Pakistan, may like to consider the findings of the survey funded by US Institute of Peace.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
US ambassador calls on CJCSC

US ambassador calls on CJCSC

United States Ambassador to Pakistan, Ms Anne Woods Patterson on Wednesday called on General Tariq Majid, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) at Joint Staff Headquarters and exchanged views focusing on matters of mutual relations between the
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Nawabshah facing acute flour shortage

Nawabshah facing acute flour shortage

The wheat flour crisis in Nawabshah is worsening as district government has failed to take any remedial measure. The price of wheat flour per kilogram has touched Rs 35, as a result, people are facing great hardships.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
'PML served people with dedication'

'PML served people with dedication'

Pakistan Muslim League served the people with dedication during the last five years and unprecedented amount of funds were spent on infrastructure development and provision of amenities. PML (Q) candidate from PP-179 Kasur, Malik Mohammed Ahmed Khan said
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Biased advertising campaign: CEC asked to take stern notice

Biased advertising campaign: CEC asked to take stern notice

Caretaker Minister for Human Rights Ansar Burney has requested the chief election commissioner (CEC), former justice Qazi Muhammad Farooq to take strict notice of the advertisement by a political party, which, he said, was aimed at spreading hate and bias
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Atta shortage: authorities told to take relief measures

Atta shortage: authorities told to take relief measures

Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad has, while taking strict notice of atta and electricity crisis in the province, directed the concerned authorities to take immediate steps to provide relief to people in this regard. He said it was because of inefficiency o
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
MoWD to launch election awareness campaign

MoWD to launch election awareness campaign

The Ministry of Women Development (MoWD) will launch an awareness campaign for encouraging participation of women voters in the upcoming general elections.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
24 Ulema's entry banned in Sialkot

24 Ulema's entry banned in Sialkot

The entry of 24 Ulema belonging to different sects has been banned in the Sialkot district. DPO Captain Muhammad Ameen (retd) told the newsmen that a ban has also been imposed on delivering speeches by 22 other Ulema of different sects to ensure peace.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Over 52,000 vehicles challaned in 2007

Over 52,000 vehicles challaned in 2007

District Traffic Police fined 52,030 vehicles in the year 2007 and recovered millions of rupees for traffic violators. DSP traffic disclosed that 15,085 drivers were sent to lock-up and their vehicles impounded, while 1,226 drivers were sent to prison for
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Steps taken to ensure peace and security in Muharram: chief minister

Steps taken to ensure peace and security in Muharram: chief minister

Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Ejaz Nisar has said effective measures have been taken to keep law and order, security and sectarian harmony in Muharram. Nisar chairing a meeting on law and order on Wednesday said the number of security guards with metal
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Two shot dead

Two shot dead

Cable Operator of Chak Jhumra, Muhammad Khalil and his employee Muhammad Farooq were shot dead by four armed men near Maluani on Wednesday.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
ANP stages protest against flour and energy crises

ANP stages protest against flour and energy crises

The Awami National Party on Wednesday took to streets in the provincial metropolis and other parts of the province to protest restrictions imposed by the government of Punjab on the transportation of flour and massive power load shedding in the Frontier P
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
'Vested interests' to be defeated on February 18: Arbab

'Vested interests' to be defeated on February 18: Arbab

The central leader of Awami National Party (ANP) and candidate for PF-9 Peshawar, Arbab Ayub Jan on Wednesday said that 18th February would be a last nail in the coffin of the vested elements, who have been cheating innocent people by making false promise
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
'Fair polls possible only after judges reinstatement'

'Fair polls possible only after judges reinstatement'

Civil society members, including local leadership of mainstream political parties and people from non-governmental organisations has expressed unanimity in describing that holding of free and fair elections were Musharraf led set-up is impossible in the c
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Students urged to set higher academic goals

Students urged to set higher academic goals

The Vice Chancellor GC University Lahore Professor Dr Khalid Aftab has urged the varsity students to focus on their studies with full attention so that they could attain better grades for their academic qualifications.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Cables theft disrupts phone network in Islamabad

Cables theft disrupts phone network in Islamabad

As residents of Islamabad are embracing severe winter cold and rains and spend most of their time indoor, thieves of Islamabad have discovered another gainful business recently. They cut the underground telephone cables on the deserted roads of the city w
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Petition delayed

Petition delayed

A Lahore High Court full bench had delayed till January 21 a petition filed by Muslim League candidate Azim Chella arguing the authencity of educational documents of his opponent candidate, Wajid Ali, contesting from PP-82. The delay came after Chella's c
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Smeda invites private firms for SME policy implementation

Smeda invites private firms for SME policy implementation

Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (Smeda) NWFP has invited private entrepreneurs of the province representing various chambers and associations to discuss implementation of projects approved under SME policy. The first ever SME policy of P
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Bangladesh newspapers criticise Benazir for nomination of successor

Bangladesh newspapers criticise Benazir for nomination of successor

People in the capital city of Bangladesh have put interesting construction on the news published in Tuesday newspapers saying that Mohtrama Benazir's would be kept in Pakistan's national museums. The people here were wondering if she had really nominated
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Lawyers hold rally on Mall Road

Lawyers hold rally on Mall Road

Lawyers staged a rally on Mall Road on Thursday against the dismissal of judges. They also attended a meeting before their rally to condemn the judges' detention and bar members' arrest. Political workers, students and human rights organisations and civil
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
GCU library develops monthly newspapers index

GCU library develops monthly newspapers index

The library of Government College University(GCU) Lahore has developed a monthly bi-lingual newspapers index covering 28 national and international topics under the title "GCU News Papers Index".
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Rich tributes paid to Benazir

Rich tributes paid to Benazir

Writers, poets, intellectuals and columnists of Sindh at a meeting here on Monday paid rich tributes to slain PPP chairperson and former prime minister, Benazir Bhutto.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
BSF playing vital role in enhancing SMEs' profitability

BSF playing vital role in enhancing SMEs' profitability

SME Business Support Fund (BSF) is playing a vital role in enhancing profitability of the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and a number of companies have experienced a positive change in their performance indicators.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Population welfare project launched in Chakwal, Muzaffargarh

Population welfare project launched in Chakwal, Muzaffargarh

With a view to increase accessibility of quality reproductive health services including family-planning and to enhance understanding of adverse consequences of rapid growth, Punjab Population Welfare Department has launched a project in collaboration with
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
CCPO pledges to ensure peace

CCPO pledges to ensure peace

Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Additional Inspector General (AIG) Malik Muhammad Iqbal has said his force will remain on alert to maintain peace in the provincial metropolis in Muharram and map out a security plan.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Dacoity: CPLC asks police to submit report

Dacoity: CPLC asks police to submit report

The Citizen Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) has asked the police inspector general to submit the report into a robbery on January 4 in the house of ex MPA with in a week time. In his written report, he said Kamran had told the police but they refused to a
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Pak-Afghan border sealed to stop atta smuggling

Pak-Afghan border sealed to stop atta smuggling

Frontier corps Balochistan completely sealed Pak-Afghan border on the reports that atta was being smuggled in huge quantity to Afghanistan, which was causing shortage of the commodity in the country. According to FC sources with the result 81 tonnes of at
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
25,000 PTCL employees apply for VSS

25,000 PTCL employees apply for VSS

The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) said in a statement on Tuesday that as many as 25,000 employees have applied for Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS) as announced by company. The company described the employees' response as overwhelming
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Passport office branch to be set up in Malir

Passport office branch to be set up in Malir

Project Director Passport and Immigration, Junaid Mushtaq Qureshi, accompanied by his team on Wednesday inspected the site at Malir Town Office for setting up a Passport Branch Office. Acting Nazim Malir Town, Sharafat Ali, Deputy Director Passport and Im
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
CDGK fails to present University Road as 'new-year gift'

CDGK fails to present University Road as 'new-year gift'

Following the rulers' make-and-break-pledges tradition, City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal has failed to keep his word on presenting the University Road as a New Year gift to Karachiites as the "Work in Progress" board is still hanging on one of the city's bus
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
New KCCI secretary general

New KCCI secretary general

S.M.H.Rizvi, has been appointed as Secretary General of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI).
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Power cuts, flour shortage flayed

Power cuts, flour shortage flayed

The All Pakistan Trade Union Federation has condemned high inflation, power cuts and the wheat flour shortages, saying scathingly the entire crises have made thousands of innocent workers around the country suffer and that the government has failed in thi
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Wasa prepares contingency plan for Muharram

Wasa prepares contingency plan for Muharram

The Managing Director Wasa Hyderabad, Bashir Ahmed Awan, said a contingency plan has been prepared to ensure smooth supply of potable water and solve sewerage problems during the holy month of Muharram.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Hasanali Abdullah elected IAP chairman

Hasanali Abdullah elected IAP chairman

The Central Committee of the Insurance Association of Pakistan (IAP) has unanimously elected Hasanali Abdullah as Chairman and Arshad P. Rana as Vice Chairman of the association.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
SDF moot pays rich tributes to Benazir

SDF moot pays rich tributes to Benazir

In a gathering of writers, poets, intellectuals and columnists of Sindh discussed political and social unrest in Pakistan, especially in Sindh, after the tragic death of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. The event was organised by Sindh Democratic Forum (SDF) in H
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Workshop on 'Operations Risk Management'

Workshop on 'Operations Risk Management'

A two-day workshop on "Operations Risk Management" will be held on January 24 and 25 at a local hotel. Participants will be instructed on international best practices in the management of Operations Risk through flow-charting of Ops Risks processes, risk
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Sindh University offers Fateha for Benazir

Sindh University offers Fateha for Benazir

The Vice Chancellor University of Sindh Mazharul Haq Siddiqui has stressed upon faculty members to teach and guide the young generation with proper responsibility. He was addressing the University's academic heads of all centres, institutes and department
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
MBBS final exam forms

MBBS final exam forms

The examination forms and fee for the Final Professional MBBS Annual Examination 2008 can be submitted from January 15 to 31. The Controller of Examinations, University of Karachi announced. The total fee would be Rs 2,500 and the pay order must be drawn
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Proper inquiry will be in interest of peace: Junaidee

Proper inquiry will be in interest of peace: Junaidee

Labour leader Habibuddin Junaidee on Wednesday said that it would be in the larger interest of political peace and tranquillity in the country to ensure proper inquiry into the assassination of Benazir Bhutto.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
More transfers in offing following home secretary's departure

More transfers in offing following home secretary's departure

After the departure of Ghulam Mohammed Mohtaram and coming in of Arif Khan as new Sindh home secretary, there are more transfers in the offing, sources told Business Recorder on Wednesday. They said that Mohtaram was not maintaining steady relation
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (January 09, 2008) and the forecast for Thursday (January 10, 2008).
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
MQM sets up cell

MQM sets up cell

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Sukkur zone, has set up a cell for those who were hit during the recent spate of violence directing them to submit details of losses.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 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 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
AIOU exams from today

AIOU exams from today

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has announced new dates of final examinations for Spring semester-2007 for all educational programmes from Matric to PhD level. According to a varsity press release, exams were postponed due to Liaquat Bagh tragedy and
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Meezan Bank establishes 100 online branches across Pakistan

Meezan Bank establishes 100 online branches across Pakistan

Meezan Bank has achieved yet another milestone by successfully establishing 100 branches spread over 31 major cities across Pakistan within a short span of 5 years. This growth in branch network is the fastest in the Banking history of Pakistan.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Gold hits new peak of Rs 17,570

Gold hits new peak of Rs 17,570

Gold price, after reaching a record price of Rs 17,100 per 10 grams, further moved up to new peak price of Rs 17, 570 per 10 grams on Wednesday, as the price in the world market hit the fresh historic peak of 888 dollars an ounce, traders said on Wednesda
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (January 09, 2008).
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Death anniversary of Sultan Rahi observed

Death anniversary of Sultan Rahi observed

A tribute to the action legend on his 12th anniversary on January 9 was observed here on Wednesday. Sultan Rahi was a legendary action film hero and The Sultan (The King), who ruled Pakistani films in two decades from 1975-1995.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Wednesday (January 09, 2008) and for Thursday (January 10, 2008).
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Sindh government to allot 300-acre land for garment city project

Sindh government to allot 300-acre land for garment city project

The Sindh government will allot 300 acre land during the current week for Karachi Garment City and the development work on the project would be started very soon. The project promises employment opportunity to nearly 80,000 people, Project Director Aziz M
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
'Rain doesn't harm cotton fields'

'Rain doesn't harm cotton fields'

Experts have called upon farmers to halt irrigating cotton fields this week as there is rain forecast in the district for the next three to four days. Assistant Director Fruit and Vegetable Project RYK, Imtiaz Ahmed said here while talking to APP on Wedne
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
NJLI Managed Fund prices

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, January 10, 2008.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
CDA will give land to PCB for international cricket stadium

CDA will give land to PCB for international cricket stadium

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) will give 40 acres of land near new parade ground to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the construction of an international standard cricket stadium. CDA and PCB signed an agreement in this regard here Wednesday at C
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
NJLI Managed Fund prices

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, January 10, 2008.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
LHC full bench calls former minister's educational record

LHC full bench calls former minister's educational record

The newly constituted full bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on the petition of Ghazanfar Abbas has directed the Controller Examination of Punjab University to produce the education record of Saeed Akbar Niwani a former Punjab minister and an independe
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
NJLI Managed Fund prices

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, January 10, 2008.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
LHC office returns contempt plea against President

LHC office returns contempt plea against President

Lahore High Court office has returned a contempt of court petition against President Pervez Musharraf, arguing the petition can not be filed under article 248 of the Constitution.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Wednesday (January 09, 2008).
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
HEC to promote academia-industry linkage

HEC to promote academia-industry linkage

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is pursuing a plan to promote initiatives aimed at encouraging collaboration between academia and industry with a particular focus on development of locally relevant education, an HEC official said on Wednesday.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (January 09, 2008).
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
'Tooth hygiene good for heart'

'Tooth hygiene good for heart'

Stress, smoking, lack of exercise and poor eating habits are well-known causes of cardiovascular disease. The study suggests that periodontal patients, whose bodies show evidence of a reaction to the bacteria associated with periodontitis may have an incr
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (January 09, 2008).
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Over 1,000 Ulema to participate in Hussainya moot

Over 1,000 Ulema to participate in Hussainya moot

More than 1000 Ulema and Mashaikh from all schools of thought would participate in the annual Hussainiya Conference, which would start from January 12 at National Library. This was told to a meeting of Hazrat Imam Hussain Counil, chaired by, Pir Muhammad
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Directive to ensure regular flour supply

Directive to ensure regular flour supply

DCO Mianwali has directed flourmill owners and Food department officials to co-ordinate with each other to ensure regular supply of wheat flour to the people. DCO Babar Shafi visited a number of flourmills with Food Department officials, and was briefed o
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Heavy rains, snowfall continue to lash Northern Areas

Heavy rains, snowfall continue to lash Northern Areas

The Northern Areas are in the grip of severe cold weather, which has forced people to remain indoors. Rains and snowfalls are lashing Northern Areas for the third consecutive day on Wednesday.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar rises further

THE RUPEE: dollar rises further

Bearish trend was again seen in the interbank market on Wednesday as the rupee shed more 10 paisa against dollar for buying and selling at 62.50 and 62.54, dealers said. Persisting demand for dollar did not allow the rupee to look ahead.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Snowfall, rain spell persists

Snowfall, rain spell persists

The spell of snowfall and rain here continued dipping the mercury further down, while the road links with other parts of the country still remained severed due to the Lowari Top blockade.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar rises further

THE RUPEE: dollar rises further

Bearish trend was again seen in the interbank market on Wednesday as the rupee shed more 10 paisa against dollar for buying and selling at 62.50 and 62.54, dealers said. Persisting demand for dollar did not allow the rupee to look ahead.
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Widespread rains continue for third consecutive day

Widespread rains continue for third consecutive day

Wide spread rains with snowfall over the hills continued in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, NWFP and Northern Balochistan for third consecutive day. According to data released by the Met Office here on Wednesday evening, chief amounts Rainfall (mm) during
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Action plan for socio-economic uplift recommended

Action plan for socio-economic uplift recommended

The Senate Standing Committee on Education on Wednesday strongly recommended that technology based action plan for socio-economic development be adopted to usher in a new era of all round national development. Senator Razina Alam Khan presiding over the m
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan trade exposition opens in Colombo on January 11

Pakistan trade exposition opens in Colombo on January 11

Pakistan's single country exhibition, probably largest to be held in Colombo, opens on January 11 to diversify existing patterns of bilateral trade. It will feature 100 Pak companies, representing 25 trade sectors, said Pakistan's High Commissioner Shahza
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Wednesday (January 09, 2008).
Published 10 Jan, 2008 12:00am
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