News Archives for Print - 2008-02-04

Cleaner technologies must for meeting climate change challenges

Experts at a workshop observed that employing cleaner technologies is imperative to control harmful emissions, earn more revenue and meet the climate change challenges.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Coconut oil contains lesser calories

Coconut oil is often preferred by athletes and body builders and by those who are dieting. The reason behind this being that coconut oil contains lesser calories than other oils. Its fat content is easy converted into energy and it does not lead to accumu

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Global warming crop harm predicted in Africa and Asia

Agricultural problems caused by global warming in the next two decades could be most damaging in southern Africa, India and Pakistan, according to researchers who urge action now to avert a wave of hunger.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

NASA photos reveal Mercury is shrinking

The first pictures from the unseen side of Mercury reveal the wrinkles of a shrinking, aging planet with scars from volcanic eruptions and a birthmark shaped like a spider.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

JKLF calls for shutdown on Maqbool Butt's martyrdom anniversary

In occupied Kashmir, the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) has called for a complete strike on the occasion of the 24th martyrdom anniversary of Kashmiri liberation leader, Muhammad Maqbool Butt on February 11.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

PCLAPA to hold free plastic surgery camp

Pakistan Cleft Lip and Palate Association (PCLAPA) announced here Sunday that it will hold its free plastic surgery camp from February 22 to March 03. Dr Ijaz Bashir, Secretary General of PCLAPA said that the camp will be arranged at Bashir Hospital, Rail

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Attack report on Fahim denied

Spokesman of PPP Sindh has termed rumours about attack on Vice-Chairman of PPP, Makhdoom Amin Fahim, as absolutely baseless. Talking to APP here on Sunday evening, Deputy Information Secretary of PPP Sindh, Waqar Medhi said there was no incident of attack

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Governor to visit SAUT

Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan, who is also chancellor of public sector universities, will visit Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam (SAUT), during this week. Ibad will lay foundation stone of the Department of Animal Product Technologies and Inte

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Ministry rejects CPJ report on alleged media curbs

A spokesman of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has rejected the CPJ report on alleged media restrictions in Pakistan and reiterated that the government strongly believes in complete freedom of expression.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

ZTBL to disburse Rs 65 billion as farm credit

The Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) must focus on expanded outreach to disburse the minimum target of Rs 65 billion as farm credit this year. This was stated by ZTBL President Mansur Khan while addressing the 4th two-day Zonal Chiefs' Conference on Su

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Seminar on 'Data Produced by Statistics & Data Warehouse'

The Vice Chancellor of Sindh University, Mazharul Haq Siddiqui has said in era of the globalisation we cannot ignore the importance of adopting international standards in our statistical system.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Universities play crucial role in national development, says scholar

A Professor of Psychology, University of Punjab and former Vice Chancellor, Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi, Dr Najma Najam has said that Universities work crucially in the national development process, to enlighten the society with socio-politi

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Asif to start election campaign from Thursday

With just two weeks to the general elections, a muted campaign is set to hot up with Asif Ali Zardari taking to the stump for the first time. He will battle for votes, after the 40-day mourning period on Thursday, for the February 18 polls.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Pildat and Unesco hold APC on education February 5

Leadership of as many as 17 main stream political parties would attend the All Parties Conference (APC) on education to be held on February 5 in Islamabad. The conference is being organised jointly by Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Tran

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Punjab ready to counter bird flu

The Health Minister, Punjab, Aslam Humayun said on Sunday that the health department has made special arrangements for rapid response in case bird flue was detected in the province. He said special teams and medicines have been arranged to treat and test

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Commodities rates seen moving both ways

Some essentials were showing declining trend on the commodities wholesale markets during the week ended on February 2,including Irri 6 Sindh. On Monday fluctuations were marked in Jodia Bazar as well as in grain markets depicting both ways movement.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Gang of car lifters busted, four held

Anti-Vehicles Lifting Staff have busted a gang of car lifters and arrested its four members and seized five cars worth lakh of rupees from them. The accused persons have confessed to 19 such incidents in various parts of the provincial metropolis during p

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Purchase of motorcycle: BoP to give loans to traffic wardens

The Bank of Punjab (BoP) will provide loan on nominal mark-up to the Traffic Wardens of City Traffic Police Lahore for the purchase of motorcycles. In this regard a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by City Traffic Police Lahore and Punjab Bank

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Mild earthquake jolts twin cities

An earthquake of moderate intensity was recorded by Meteorological Centre Peshawar at 17:49 hours on Sunday. According to a press release, the earthquake was felt in Rawalpindi and Islamabad with a magnitude of 4.0 on Richter scale. The epicentre of the t

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

PPP demands immediate release of Aitzaz

Strongly condemning the renewed detention of SCBA President Aitzaz Ahsan and restraining him to proceed to Nudero by Punjab Government, the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has demanded his immediate release.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Lesco and SNGPL urged to reset priorities for supply of power and gas

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the authorities of Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) and Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) to reset their priorities for supply of power and gas, arguing that the protection of dome

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Blasts damage PPP-S leader house

Two powerful bomb exploded outside the residence of PPP (S) District Swat President, Sher Shah Khan and UC Nazim Hidayat Ali Khan at Koza Bandai in restive Swat district, however no casualty was reported, police said Sunday. The explosive devices were pla

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Suspected suicide bomber arrested

Police here said on Sunday that they had arrested a suspected teenage would-be/likely suicide bomber and were still searching for two alleged accomplices. The arrest was made in village Abdul Khel in Dera Ismail Khan district, home to JUI leader Fazlur Ra

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Spot rate down by Rs 50 in lacklustre business

The world cotton supplies and rates impacted trading in local market where they rose cautiously and finally on the reports that cotton arrival was seen prices took to favourable turn for the buyers. The spot rate held at Rs 3200 while rates in ready were

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Spot rate down by Rs 50 in lacklustre business

The world cotton supplies and rates impacted trading in local market where they rose cautiously and finally on the reports that cotton arrival was seen prices took to favourable turn for the buyers. The spot rate held at Rs 3200 while rates in ready were

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

'No differences in PPP over premiership'

Central Vice Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that there were no differences in PPP on the issue of prime minister's candidates, adding that after elections the Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the party would ta

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

PPP completes arrangements for BB's Chehlum

Pakistan People's Party (Parliamentarian) Nowshera Chapter here Sunday completed all arrangements for peaceful observance of the Chehlum of slain PPP leader and former premier Benazir Bhutto on February 7th. The Chehlum will be held here at Mali Baba stad

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Multan hospitals lack waste disposal facility, incinerators

Private hospitals in Multan don't have sufficient incinerators therefore lack in-house waste disposal facility. There is only one incinerator available at the Nishtar Hospital while there is no incinerator for proper disposal of hospital waste even in Chi

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Shortage of energy: construction of new dams need of hour, says minister

Punjab Agriculture Minister Khurshid Zaman Qureshi has urged upon the agriculture scientists to divert the direction of their agriculture research activities towards the formulation of agriculture packages based on modern technology for the tillers in ord

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

High demand, cold wave push flower prices up

Flowers prices have shoot up manifold in local market as severe cold has destroyed almost half of the crop. A flower grower told Business Recorder that the sever cold wave has destroy the crops, owing to which huge gulf between supply and demand ha

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

No threat of bird flu in Multan: DCO

After the confirmation of bird flu in Karachi, Punjab government has asked the citizens and city district governments, TMA's to take measures to save themselves from the bird flu virus H5N1.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Chinioti furniture workers skilful in craftsmanship: envoy

The Chinioti furniture has been admired and liked all over the world as its workers are very skilful in craftsmanship. These views were expressed by Ambassador of Philippines in Pakistan Jaime Yambao while talking to business community at a reception host

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Hypnotism produces changes in brain: study

Hypnotism actually produces measurable changes in the brain, refuting the concept that it does not result in an altered state of consciousness. Hhypnotism commonly used to treat pain, anxiety, and phobias is an exaggerated form of social compliance, where

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Electioneering gains momentum in Sialkot

Electioneering has gained the momentum in Sialkot district, with candidates for National and provincial assembly seats are holding corner meetings to gain the support of their respective constituents.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

All set for Kashmir Day on February 5

Like other parts of the country, Kashmir Solidarity Day will be observed in the city on February 5. A number of social activists and organisations will arrange rallies to express solidarity with the people of Indian occupied Kashmir for their struggle for

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

PML to be successful: Kasuri

Former Federal Minister for foreign affairs, Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri has said that Pakistan Muslim League (PML) would achieve success in elections due to its outstanding five-year performance. He was addressing corner meetings in Talvindi, Dhang Shah, Ela

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Six killed in separate accidents

Three persons including a woman were killed when an oil tanker tumbled down here on Sunday morning near Millat Chowk. The Traffic Police said that a speeding oil tanker LF-4217 on way from Sargodha Road to Millat Chowk overturned on the footpath crushing

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

'NVTEC producing skilled, trained work force'

The National Vocational and Technical Education Commission (NVTEC) is playing instrumental role in producing skilled and trained work force in various trades, said Executive Director NVTEC, Muhammad Athar Tahir.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Rs 230.04 million funds approved for purchase of medical equipment

Board of Management of the Punjab Medical College, Allied and District Headquarters' Hospitals, Faisalabad, has approved funds to the tune of Rs 230.04 million for the purchase of various medical equipment and machinery.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Weather system moves to upper parts of country

The system that caused rains in most parts of the country has moved to the upper areas of the country, where downpours and snowfall have been forecast for next three consecutive days.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Heavy rains lash Pakpattan

Heavy rains lashed Pakpattan and its surrounding areas on the night between Saturday and Sunday, causing severe cold wave. The rains continued for several hours, affecting all business and life activities across the region. Rainwater entered the houses in

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Exploitation of marble resources to help economic development

Federal Minister for Culture Sardar Sikandar Hayat Khan Jogezai has stressed the need for exploiting rich marble resources for country's socio economic development.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Pakistan's future to be vital for whole world pivotal: Karen Armstrong

The future of Pakistan, and how it balances the need for Muslim symbols with secularism, needed to run a modern state, would be important for the future of the world, according to historian and theologian Karen Armstrong.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

PPP denounces threats to journalists

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has condemned the threat hurled by the caretaker Information Minister at the media and demanded apology from the regime for insolent and threatening remarks. Caretaker Information Minister Nisar Memon Saturday warned journali

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

APHC to organise seminar on Kashmir Solidarity Day

In occupied Kashmir, the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) will organise a seminar on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day on Tuesday, at its headquarters in Srinagar. Decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of the APHC, KMS reported. The ti

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

ICT constructs 112 watercourses in rural areas of capital

Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Administration has constructed 112 watercourses and additional 100 watercourses are also under completion in rural areas.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

International moot on leaders of Pakistan movement on February 12

A two-day international conference on leaders of Pakistan movement would be held on February 12 here at a local hotel. More than 300 historians, scholars, including 15 scholars from abroad are expected to participate in the conference.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Militants increase coordination

Disparate militants bands in Pakistan are increasing coordination in their insurgency while the authorities who should be challenging their spread are demoralised and fearful, security analysts say.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

14 candidates to contest for Quetta's NA-259

A total of 14 candidates including four independent candidates are in the ring to contest warmly in February 18 election for NA-259 constituency, the provincial capital's seat, comprising 47 union councils in the city.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Two Wapda officials do not attend minister's meeting

Wapda Member (Power) Fazal Ahmad and General Manager (Power) could not attend the meeting held here on Sunday at Wapda House, and presided over by Minister for Water and Power Tariq Hameed. It is pertinent to mention that these two officials were busy at

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Two Red Cross men missing in tribal area

Two (Pakistani) officials of the International Committee of the Red Cross have gone missing in the tribal area bordering Afghanistan, officials said Sunday.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Two Red Cross men missing in tribal area

Two (Pakistani) officials of the International Committee of the Red Cross have gone missing in the tribal area bordering Afghanistan, officials said Sunday.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Bad weather keeps sea cable repair ship in Abu Dhabi

Bad weather has prevented a repair ship from setting off to mend one of three broken undersea cables providing Internet services to parts of the Middle East and Asia, an Indian-owned cable operator said.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Bad weather keeps sea cable repair ship in Abu Dhabi

Bad weather has prevented a repair ship from setting off to mend one of three broken undersea cables providing Internet services to parts of the Middle East and Asia, an Indian-owned cable operator said.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Bad weather keeps sea cable repair ship in Abu Dhabi

Bad weather has prevented a repair ship from setting off to mend one of three broken undersea cables providing Internet services to parts of the Middle East and Asia, an Indian-owned cable operator said.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Berlusconi's mother, doting matriarch, dies at 97

Silvio Berlusconi's mother died on Sunday, aged 97, depriving the Italian tycoon of a doting matriarch and a valuable political asset as he faces a possible chance for re-election to lead the country.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

21 die, 200 injured in Rwanda quake

At least 21 people were killed and 200 seriously injured when two earthquakes struck Rwanda and neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, police and the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quakes struck close together in Africa's great lakes

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Australia Prime Minister calls summit to tackle drought and reforms

Australia's government said on Sunday it will hold a summit to tackle the country's greatest problems including economic reform, the worst drought for a generation, climate change and the plight of aboriginal people.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Lack of interest keeps trading thin on LSE

Trading on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) remained very thin amid lacking interest from the investors because of political grounds, interest rate increase by the State Bank and overall recession in the Asian markets following worries over a global slump,

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Lack of interest keeps trading thin on LSE

Trading on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) remained very thin amid lacking interest from the investors because of political grounds, interest rate increase by the State Bank and overall recession in the Asian markets following worries over a global slump,

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Poultry farms to be registered to monitor bird flu outbreak

The government has formulated a plan to register all poultry farms for ensuring proper monitoring system in order to check any outbreak of bird flu in the country. According to official sources here Sunday, the decision was taken in the wake of high trans

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Action under Corporatisation Ordinance: SECP doesn''t get go-ahead from Cabinet

The Cabinet has not given go-ahead signal to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) for taking action against stock exchanges, brokerage houses or shareholders, according to the provisions of the Stock Exchanges (Corporatisation, Demutu

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Action under Corporatisation Ordinance: SECP doesn't get go-ahead from Cabinet

The Cabinet has not given go-ahead signal to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) for taking action against stock exchanges, brokerage houses or shareholders, according to the provisions of the Stock Exchanges (Corporatisation, Demutu

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Action under Corporatisation Ordinance: SECP doesn't get go-ahead from Cabinet

The Cabinet has not given go-ahead signal to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) for taking action against stock exchanges, brokerage houses or shareholders, according to the provisions of the Stock Exchanges (Corporatisation, Demutu

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Railways starts transporting 0.1 million tons of wheat to NWFP

Pakistan Railways started transporting 0.1 million tons of wheat from Port Qasim to NWFP on Saturday. PR Director Operations Syed Nasir Zaidi told Business Recorder that one goods train carrying the wheat left Karachi for Peshawar Saturday evening

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Saudi giants to invest in energy, steel and pharmaceutical sectors

Three leading business groups of Saudi Arabia including Al-Tawairqi, Hubco and Al-Bakri International have shown interest to expand investment in Pakistan''s energy, steel and pharmaceutical sectors.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Saudi giants to invest in energy, steel and pharmaceutical sectors

Three leading business groups of Saudi Arabia including Al-Tawairqi, Hubco and Al-Bakri International have shown interest to expand investment in Pakistan's energy, steel and pharmaceutical sectors.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Saudi giants to invest in energy, steel and pharmaceutical sectors

Three leading business groups of Saudi Arabia including Al-Tawairqi, Hubco and Al-Bakri International have shown interest to expand investment in Pakistan's energy, steel and pharmaceutical sectors.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Two percent rise in CFS investment

The CFS investment at Karachi share market increased by 2 percent to Rs 52 billion on the last day of the outgoing week as compared to previous Rs 51 billion. However, the CFS rate went down by 11 bps to 10.80 percent on Friday against 10.91 percent on th

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Two percent rise in CFS investment

The CFS investment at Karachi share market increased by 2 percent to Rs 52 billion on the last day of the outgoing week as compared to previous Rs 51 billion. However, the CFS rate went down by 11 bps to 10.80 percent on Friday against 10.91 percent on th

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Two percent rise in CFS investment

The CFS investment at Karachi share market increased by 2 percent to Rs 52 billion on the last day of the outgoing week as compared to previous Rs 51 billion. However, the CFS rate went down by 11 bps to 10.80 percent on Friday against 10.91 percent on th

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Two percent rise in CFS investment

The CFS investment at Karachi share market increased by 2 percent to Rs 52 billion on the last day of the outgoing week as compared to previous Rs 51 billion. However, the CFS rate went down by 11 bps to 10.80 percent on Friday against 10.91 percent on th

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

World Bank issues SASSD study report on South Asia

Political interference, corruption, transparency, security issues and effects of accepting the lowest bids are the major challenges in Pakistan, which need to be addressed immediately, said South Asia Sustainable Development Unit (SASSD) South Asia Region

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

''''Sukuk demand likely to jump to Rs 100 billion by 2009''''

Demand of Sukuk is witnessing a gradual increase in the country and if the current rate of growth in the Sukuk bond continues, the annual issuance of Sukuk would reach Rs 100 billion mark in 2009, said Najmul Hasan, Head of Corporate and Business Developm

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

''Sukuk demand likely to jump to Rs 100 billion by 2009''

Demand of Sukuk is witnessing a gradual increase in the country and if the current rate of growth in the Sukuk bond continues, the annual issuance of Sukuk would reach Rs 100 billion mark in 2009, said Najmul Hasan, Head of Corporate and Business Developm

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

'Sukuk demand likely to jump to Rs 100 billion by 2009'

Demand of Sukuk is witnessing a gradual increase in the country and if the current rate of growth in the Sukuk bond continues, the annual issuance of Sukuk would reach Rs 100 billion mark in 2009, said Najmul Hasan, Head of Corporate and Business Developm

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

'Sukuk demand likely to jump to Rs 100 billion by 2009'

Demand of Sukuk is witnessing a gradual increase in the country and if the current rate of growth in the Sukuk bond continues, the annual issuance of Sukuk would reach Rs 100 billion mark in 2009, said Najmul Hasan, Head of Corporate and Business Developm

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Upward trend on share market

Karachi share market took upward trend during the week ended on February 2, 2008 and KSE-100 index surged by 118.05 points, closing at 13,974.41 points level. The market capitalisation based KSE-30 index gained 149.53 points and settled at 16,666.03 point

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Upward trend on share market

Karachi share market took upward trend during the week ended on February 2, 2008 and KSE-100 index surged by 118.05 points, closing at 13,974.41 points level. The market capitalisation based KSE-30 index gained 149.53 points and settled at 16,666.03 point

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Upward trend on share market

Karachi share market took upward trend during the week ended on February 2, 2008 and KSE-100 index surged by 118.05 points, closing at 13,974.41 points level. The market capitalisation based KSE-30 index gained 149.53 points and settled at 16,666.03 point

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Rs 40 billion sales tax refund claims pending payment

A staggering amount of around Rs 40 billion in sales tax refunds is pending disbursement to the disenchantment of the taxpayers. Muhammad Ibrahim Vighio, Collector of Sales Tax Refunds Collectorate, Karachi, when approached for comments, did not allow thi

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Rs 40 billion sales tax refund claims pending payment

A staggering amount of around Rs 40 billion in sales tax refunds is pending disbursement to the disenchantment of the taxpayers. Muhammad Ibrahim Vighio, Collector of Sales Tax Refunds Collectorate, Karachi, when approached for comments, did not allow thi

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Rs 40 billion sales tax refund claims pending payment

A staggering amount of around Rs 40 billion in sales tax refunds is pending disbursement to the disenchantment of the taxpayers. Muhammad Ibrahim Vighio, Collector of Sales Tax Refunds Collectorate, Karachi, when approached for comments, did not allow thi

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

FBR detects huge sales tax refund scam

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has busted an organised gang of sales tax officers and exporters in Sialkot, allegedly involved in tempering with sales tax record and putting aside objections raised by Sales Tax Automated Refund Repository computer system'

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

FBR detects huge sales tax refund scam

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has busted an organised gang of sales tax officers and exporters in Sialkot, allegedly involved in tempering with sales tax record and putting aside objections raised by Sales Tax Automated Refund Repository computer system'

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

FBR detects huge sales tax refund scam

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has busted an organised gang of sales tax officers and exporters in Sialkot, allegedly involved in tempering with sales tax record and putting aside objections raised by Sales Tax Automated Refund Repository computer system'

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

New strategy to rationalise need-based projects

The government has framed new guidelines for the provinces for the current Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) implementation, directing them to rationalise the need-based projects for people''s welfare.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

New strategy to rationalise need-based projects

The government has framed new guidelines for the provinces for the current Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) implementation, directing them to rationalise the need-based projects for people's welfare.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

New strategy to rationalise need-based projects

The government has framed new guidelines for the provinces for the current Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) implementation, directing them to rationalise the need-based projects for people's welfare.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

THE RUPEE: bearish sentiment

Weak sentiment was seen on the currency market during the week ended on February 2, 2008, economists observed. In the interbank market, the rupee lost eight paisa against dollar for buying at 62.68 and shed five paisa for selling at 62.70, they said.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

THE RUPEE: bearish sentiment

Weak sentiment was seen on the currency market during the week ended on February 2, 2008, economists observed. In the interbank market, the rupee lost eight paisa against dollar for buying at 62.68 and shed five paisa for selling at 62.70, they said.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Elections to be free and fair on February 18: ECP

The February 18 general elections in the country would be held in a free, fair and impartial manner. This was announced in a statement of the Election Commission of Pakistan issued here on Sunday.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Elections to be free and fair on February 18: ECP

The February 18 general elections in the country would be held in a free, fair and impartial manner. This was announced in a statement of the Election Commission of Pakistan issued here on Sunday.

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Pakistan wants negotiated settlement of disputes with India

Caretaker Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Nisar A Memon, has reiterated that Pakistan wants to resolve its disputes with India through negotiations. He was speaking at the launching ceremony of a senior journalist Syed Yousuf Al

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Indian troops martyr four more innocent Kashmiris

In occupied Kashmir, Indian troops in their fresh acts of state terrorism martyred four more innocent youth in Poonch district. The four youth were shot dead by the troops during a violent military operation at Khod Dhara Mohalla in Mendhar area of the di

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Four injured in Parachinar blast

Four persons sustained critical wounds when unidentified persons tried to blow up a passenger coach near Sadda in Lower Kurram Agency, political authorities' sources said here on Sunday. The vehicle was coming from Parachinar to Peshawar when reached near

Published 04 Feb, 2008 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 19	278.08
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 19	277.78
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 19	142.53
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 19	0.85
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 19	1.32
Euro to USD / Sep 19	1.11

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 19	5,618.26
India Sensex / Sep 19	83,128.61
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 19	37,180.81
Nasdaq / Sep 19	17,573.30
Hang Seng / Sep 19	17,987.40
FTSE 100 / Sep 19	8,309.81
Dow Jones / Sep 19	41,503.10
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 19	18,815.30

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Sep 18	227,713.10
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 19	71.01
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 19	18,935
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 19	2,575.34
Cotton US¢/pound / Sep 19	71.41
Petrol/Litre / Sep 20	249.10

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Sep 20 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Sep 20 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Sep 20 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Sep 20 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Sep 20 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Sep 20 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Sep 20 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Sep 20 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Sep 20 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Sep 20 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Sep 20 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Sep 20 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Sep 20 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Sep 20 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Sep 20 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Sep 20 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Sep 20 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Sep 20 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Sep 20 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Sep 20 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
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