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Print - 2008-02-17
Voters to face transport problem on February 18

Voters to face transport problem on February 18

Most of the voters in Karachi city will face a problem of transport from their homes to the polling stations in the city on polling day, February 18. While considerable number of vehicles have been requisitioned by the government for election duty.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
PML leader vows to serve masses

PML leader vows to serve masses

Pakistan Muslim League (Q)'s leader and PP-152 candidate Moonis Elahi has said that it is party's manifesto to serve masses and in this regard his party has already mentioned a comprehensive public welfare programme in its manifesto.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
27 women contesting for Punjab NA general seats

27 women contesting for Punjab NA general seats

Up to 27 women candidates of various political parties, including Pakistan People's Party, Pakistan Muslim League-Q, Pakistan Muslim League-N and Muttahida Qaumi Movement, are contesting for the 27 National Assembly general seats from the Punjab.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
'PPP will not compromise on democracy, rights of people'

'PPP will not compromise on democracy, rights of people'

'Pakistan People's Party (PPP) would forge consensus with other political parties in parliament and out of it on key national issues and would even deliberate with parties that have boycotted polls on matters of democracy'.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
EU asked to ease visa policy for businessmen

EU asked to ease visa policy for businessmen

The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has stressed the European Union to ease the policy for issuance of business visa besides removing the duties on Pakistani textile products. President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ijaz Abb
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Call for making Sindh reservoirs pollution-free

Call for making Sindh reservoirs pollution-free

Caretaker Sindh Information Technology and Environment Minister Jam Karam Ali has stressed the need for the protection of water reservoirs from pollution.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Outlaw arrested from Thal

Outlaw arrested from Thal

The troops of Frontier Corps on Saturday apprehended an outlaw after an exchange of fire from Thal, District Hangu. According to ISPR, three miscreants while travelling on a vehicle opened fire on Frontier Corps check-post in Spin Pull.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
APDM warns of agitation if pre November 3 judiciary not restored

APDM warns of agitation if pre November 3 judiciary not restored

The All Parties Democratic Movement (APDM) has warned that if the post-election government fails to restore the judiciary and former chief justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and other judges, its activists will take to the streets.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Moon eclipse on February 21

Moon eclipse on February 21

There will be a "Total Eclipse of the Moon" in the morning of Thursday February 21, 2008. According to Met office, it would be visible from South America and most of North America as well as Western Europe, Africa, and western parts of Pakistan including
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
40 killed, 30 hurt in road mishap

40 killed, 30 hurt in road mishap

40 persons were killed and 30 injured when a bus fell off a bridge after colliding with another bus coming from opposite direction near Habibabad on late Saturday night, Aaj TV reported.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Pakistani troops start training Congo's armed forces

Pakistani troops start training Congo's armed forces

Pakistani peacekeeping troops have begun training reintegrated members of the Armed Forces Democratic Republic of Congo following their professional standards in restoring peace and order in the war-ravaged Congo.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Seminar on sales tax returns held

Seminar on sales tax returns held

The Income Tax Bar Association, (ITBA) organised a seminar on "Sales Tax Returns and Special Procedures Rule, 2007" here on Saturday. Collector (Headquarters) Sales Tax, Federal Board of Revenue, Iftikhar Qutub was the chief quest on the occasion.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
PJBF wants 'scheduled' uplift works in Karachi

PJBF wants 'scheduled' uplift works in Karachi

The City District Government Karachi (CDGK) should introduce a "schedule" based system to undertake "strictly supervised" developmental projects in the metropolis.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Kirmani elected as Director NBP

Kirmani elected as Director NBP

Tariq Kirmani has been elected unopposed as Director of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP). The extraordinary general meeting for election of one director from private shareholders was held on Saturday.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Holiday declared on February 22

Holiday declared on February 22

The government of Sindh has declared Safar 14, 1429 AH, on February 22, 2008, Friday as holiday throughout the province on the occasion of Urs of Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai for all offices, autonomous, semi-autonomous bodies, corporations and local co
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Muttahida hints at switching allegiance

Muttahida hints at switching allegiance

The allegiance of President Pervez Musharraf's coalition ally, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, is up for grabs again - for whoever wins Monday's general election. Muttahida, which mainly represents Mohajirs, has shared power with changing governments for mu
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Halepota directs officials to ensure peaceful polls

Halepota directs officials to ensure peaceful polls

Sindh Chief Minister former justice Abdul Qadir Halepota has directed the officials to take all possible steps to ensure holding of peaceful, free, fair and transparent elections. He said this after distributing prizes to the winners of Sindh Games, the C
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Alleged suicide bomber arrested

Alleged suicide bomber arrested

Police arrested a suspected suicide bomber from a hotel here on Saturday and recovered weapons and explosive from his possession. This was informed by DPO Imran Shaukat while speaking at a press conference here.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
KSE holiday

KSE holiday

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) will remain closed on Monday (February 18) on account of general elections, as declared by the government.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Qayyum seeks Rs 300 million damage claim, apology from HRW

Qayyum seeks Rs 300 million damage claim, apology from HRW

Attorney General Malik Qayyum has sought Rs 300 million damage claim and a public apology from a top international rights organisation that released an audio tape in which he allegedly acknowledged regime's plans to rig Monday's parliamentary polls.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Qayyum seeks Rs 300 million damage claim, apology from HRW

Qayyum seeks Rs 300 million damage claim, apology from HRW

Attorney General Malik Qayyum has sought Rs 300 million damage claim and a public apology from a top international rights organisation that released an audio tape in which he allegedly acknowledged regime's plans to rig Monday's parliamentary polls.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
ECP sees 40 percent voters turnout

ECP sees 40 percent voters turnout

The Election Commission of Pakistan on Saturday said it anticipates around 40 percent voters turnout in Monday's elections that are being held in a tense atmosphere with the government warning of possible suicide threats.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
ECP sees 40 percent voters turnout

ECP sees 40 percent voters turnout

The Election Commission of Pakistan on Saturday said it anticipates around 40 percent voters turnout in Monday's elections that are being held in a tense atmosphere with the government warning of possible suicide threats.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
$57.6 million garment export orders diverted to other countries

$57.6 million garment export orders diverted to other countries

Export orders of $57.6 million for readymade and knitwear garments have been diverted from Pakistan to the regional competitors like India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh during the current fiscal year, sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
$57.6 million garment export orders diverted to other countries

$57.6 million garment export orders diverted to other countries

Export orders of $57.6 million for readymade and knitwear garments have been diverted from Pakistan to the regional competitors like India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh during the current fiscal year, sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
$57.6 million garment export orders diverted to other countries

$57.6 million garment export orders diverted to other countries

Export orders of $57.6 million for readymade and knitwear garments have been diverted from Pakistan to the regional competitors like India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh during the current fiscal year, sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Pemra imposes ban on appearance of political personalities

Pemra imposes ban on appearance of political personalities

In a major development less than 48 hours before polls, the appearance of political personalities and advertisement of political parties in relation to February 18 elections have been banned from Saturday midnight by Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory A
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Pemra imposes ban on appearance of political personalities

Pemra imposes ban on appearance of political personalities

In a major development less than 48 hours before polls, the appearance of political personalities and advertisement of political parties in relation to February 18 elections have been banned from Saturday midnight by Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory A
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Microfinance pioneer expands into US

Microfinance pioneer expands into US

Grameen Bank, founded by Bangladeshi Nobel Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, is taking its pioneering microfinance model to the United States, the Financial Times reported Saturday. The move, which will open doors for some of the 28 million people in the US wh
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Bird flu detected in Abbottabad poultry farm

Bird flu detected in Abbottabad poultry farm

Authorities here said they have detected an outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in chickens in a part of the north-west, a government official said on Saturday. The new outbreak was found in North West Frontier Province (NWFP), he added.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Nisar pays tributes to outgoing Pemra chief

Nisar pays tributes to outgoing Pemra chief

Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Nisar A. Memon on Saturday paid glowing tributes to the services rendered by outgoing Pemra chairman Iftikhar Rashid. Chairing a meeting of media chiefs here, the minister said that Iftikhar Rashid very
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Arrangements finalised for peaceful elections: Soomro

Arrangements finalised for peaceful elections: Soomro

Caretaker Prime Minister Mohammedmian Soomro on Saturday said the government had finalised all possible arrangements for ensuring peaceful atmosphere during general elections across the country.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Three polling offices blown up in Bajaur

Three polling offices blown up in Bajaur

Suspected militants on Saturday blew up three polling stations in the tribal region two days before the elections, officials said. Three polling stations were destroyed in Khar, the centre of Bajur tribal agency, they said.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Three polling offices blown up in Bajaur

Three polling offices blown up in Bajaur

Suspected militants on Saturday blew up three polling stations in the tribal region two days before the elections, officials said. Three polling stations were destroyed in Khar, the centre of Bajur tribal agency, they said.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
NWFP, MOL sign agreement to explore oil and gas

NWFP, MOL sign agreement to explore oil and gas

The provincial government of NWFP and MOL (Millennium Oil Limited) Pakistan, a Hungary-based oil and gas exploring company Saturday entered into a land acquisition agreement for exploration of gas in Tal Block.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
NWFP, MOL sign agreement to explore oil and gas

NWFP, MOL sign agreement to explore oil and gas

The provincial government of NWFP and MOL (Millennium Oil Limited) Pakistan, a Hungary-based oil and gas exploring company Saturday entered into a land acquisition agreement for exploration of gas in Tal Block.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
NWFP, MOL sign agreement to explore oil and gas

NWFP, MOL sign agreement to explore oil and gas

The provincial government of NWFP and MOL (Millennium Oil Limited) Pakistan, a Hungary-based oil and gas exploring company Saturday entered into a land acquisition agreement for exploration of gas in Tal Block.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
PSQCA terms locally made sugar ''sub-standard''

PSQCA terms locally made sugar ''sub-standard''

The Quality Control Centre (QCC) laboratories of the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) have found sugar being produced locally as sub-standard and not to the satisfaction of consumers'' health and safety.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
PSQCA terms locally made sugar 'sub-standard'

PSQCA terms locally made sugar 'sub-standard'

The Quality Control Centre (QCC) laboratories of the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) have found sugar being produced locally as sub-standard and not to the satisfaction of consumers' health and safety.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
PSQCA terms locally made sugar 'sub-standard'

PSQCA terms locally made sugar 'sub-standard'

The Quality Control Centre (QCC) laboratories of the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) have found sugar being produced locally as sub-standard and not to the satisfaction of consumers' health and safety.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
100 miscreants surrender with arms

100 miscreants surrender with arms

About 100 miscreants along with their arms and ammunitions on Saturday surrendered themselves to the District Police and laid their arms and pledges to live in peace and work on maintaining harmony in their district.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Two killed, eight injured in suicide attack in Swat

Two killed, eight injured in suicide attack in Swat

A suicide bomber rammed a car into a checkpost outside an army media centre in Sawat, killing two civilians and wounding eight people, the army said. The attack happened in Saidu Sharif, main town of Swat, where troops have been fighting militants since l
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
No blackout of private TV channels on election day: Pemra

No blackout of private TV channels on election day: Pemra

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority Chairman Mushtaq Ahmad Malik on Saturday dispelled the impression created in a section of press on the basis of claim by PFUJ about the alleged blackout of some TV channels on the election day.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Five hurt as APDM workers scuffle with police

Five hurt as APDM workers scuffle with police

At least five people were injured after scores of APDM workers scuffled and pelted stones at security forces here Saturday, CCPO Quetta Muhammad Akbar told APP on telephone. According to reports, a large number of ADPM workers gathered at Manan Chowk to h
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Five hurt as APDM workers scuffle with police

Five hurt as APDM workers scuffle with police

At least five people were injured after scores of APDM workers scuffled and pelted stones at security forces here Saturday, CCPO Quetta Muhammad Akbar told APP on telephone. According to reports, a large number of ADPM workers gathered at Manan Chowk to h
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
''UIN'' to help net 42,000 entities: FBR

''UIN'' to help net 42,000 entities: FBR

A ''Unique Identifier Number'' issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan to the companies will be used by the Federal Board of Revenue in place of National Tax Number for bringing 42,000 untraceable corporate entities into the tax net.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
'UIN' to help net 42,000 entities: FBR

'UIN' to help net 42,000 entities: FBR

A 'Unique Identifier Number' issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan to the companies will be used by the Federal Board of Revenue in place of National Tax Number for bringing 42,000 untraceable corporate entities into the tax net.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
'UIN' to help net 42,000 entities: FBR

'UIN' to help net 42,000 entities: FBR

A 'Unique Identifier Number' issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan to the companies will be used by the Federal Board of Revenue in place of National Tax Number for bringing 42,000 untraceable corporate entities into the tax net.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Furnace oil price raised

Furnace oil price raised

Oil marketing companies have increased per tonne rate of the furnace oil by Rs 411.70, customers said. According to a private TV channel, the companies have revised the furnace oil price on February 15, increasing the rate to Rs 34,992 per tonne. The comp
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Furnace oil price raised

Furnace oil price raised

Oil marketing companies have increased per tonne rate of the furnace oil by Rs 411.70, customers said. According to a private TV channel, the companies have revised the furnace oil price on February 15, increasing the rate to Rs 34,992 per tonne. The comp
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Furnace oil price raised

Furnace oil price raised

Oil marketing companies have increased per tonne rate of the furnace oil by Rs 411.70, customers said. According to a private TV channel, the companies have revised the furnace oil price on February 15, increasing the rate to Rs 34,992 per tonne. The comp
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
12 percent growth in Islamic banking in July-September

12 percent growth in Islamic banking in July-September

Islamic banking in Pakistan is consistently growing and its share has reached 3.8 percent in the banking industry, while branches mounted to 290. However, the share in total deposits surged to 3.6 percent of the banking sector.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
12 percent growth in Islamic banking in July-September

12 percent growth in Islamic banking in July-September

Islamic banking in Pakistan is consistently growing and its share has reached 3.8 percent in the banking industry, while branches mounted to 290. However, the share in total deposits surged to 3.6 percent of the banking sector.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
12 percent growth in Islamic banking in July-September

12 percent growth in Islamic banking in July-September

Islamic banking in Pakistan is consistently growing and its share has reached 3.8 percent in the banking industry, while branches mounted to 290. However, the share in total deposits surged to 3.6 percent of the banking sector.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
15 percent shortfall in 2008 wheat production target likely

15 percent shortfall in 2008 wheat production target likely

Officials of Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (MINFAL) apprehend 15 percent shortfall in the current year''s wheat production target of 24 million tons due to multiple factors which could further increase the food inflation.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
15 percent shortfall in 2008 wheat production target likely

15 percent shortfall in 2008 wheat production target likely

Officials of Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (MINFAL) apprehend 15 percent shortfall in the current year's wheat production target of 24 million tons due to multiple factors which could further increase the food inflation.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
15 percent shortfall in 2008 wheat production target likely

15 percent shortfall in 2008 wheat production target likely

Officials of Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (MINFAL) apprehend 15 percent shortfall in the current year's wheat production target of 24 million tons due to multiple factors which could further increase the food inflation.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Cabinet approves Anti-dumping Duties (amendment) Ordinance

Cabinet approves Anti-dumping Duties (amendment) Ordinance

The federal cabinet, which met with caretaker Prime Minister Muhammedmian Soomro in the chair on Saturday, approved Anti-Dumping Duties (amendment) Ordinance 2008, empowering the federal government to decide whether or not to impose anti-dumping duties on
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Cabinet approves Anti-dumping Duties (amendment) Ordinance

Cabinet approves Anti-dumping Duties (amendment) Ordinance

The federal cabinet, which met with caretaker Prime Minister Muhammedmian Soomro in the chair on Saturday, approved Anti-Dumping Duties (amendment) Ordinance 2008, empowering the federal government to decide whether or not to impose anti-dumping duties on
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (February 16,2008) and the forecast for Sunday (February 17, 2008).
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Cabinet approves Anti-dumping Duties (amendment) Ordinance

Cabinet approves Anti-dumping Duties (amendment) Ordinance

The federal cabinet, which met with caretaker Prime Minister Muhammedmian Soomro in the chair on Saturday, approved Anti-Dumping Duties (amendment) Ordinance 2008, empowering the federal government to decide whether or not to impose anti-dumping duties on
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (February 16,2008).

Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Cabinet approves Anti-dumping Duties (amendment) Ordinance

Cabinet approves Anti-dumping Duties (amendment) Ordinance

The federal cabinet, which met with caretaker Prime Minister Muhammedmian Soomro in the chair on Saturday, approved Anti-Dumping Duties (amendment) Ordinance 2008, empowering the federal government to decide whether or not to impose anti-dumping duties on
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Law amended for sell-off of Bank of Punjab

Law amended for sell-off of Bank of Punjab

Punjab Governor Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool (Retd) has issued an ordinance, allowing sale of 51 percent shares of Bank of Punjab to a strategic investor. Under Section 7 of the Bank of Punjab Act, the provincial government had to maintain at least 5
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Law amended for sell-off of Bank of Punjab

Law amended for sell-off of Bank of Punjab

Punjab Governor Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool (Retd) has issued an ordinance, allowing sale of 51 percent shares of Bank of Punjab to a strategic investor. Under Section 7 of the Bank of Punjab Act, the provincial government had to maintain at least 5
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Law amended for sell-off of Bank of Punjab

Law amended for sell-off of Bank of Punjab

Punjab Governor Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool (Retd) has issued an ordinance, allowing sale of 51 percent shares of Bank of Punjab to a strategic investor. Under Section 7 of the Bank of Punjab Act, the provincial government had to maintain at least 5
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Remittances up 22 percent

Remittances up 22 percent

Workers'' remittances rose 22 percent to 3.623 billion dollars during the first seven months of current fiscal year. The State Bank of Pakistan on Saturday said remittances sent by overseas Pakistanis continued to show a rising trend as an amount of 3.623
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Remittances up 22 percent

Remittances up 22 percent

Workers' remittances rose 22 percent to 3.623 billion dollars during the first seven months of current fiscal year. The State Bank of Pakistan on Saturday said remittances sent by overseas Pakistanis continued to show a rising trend as an amount of 3.623
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (February 16,2008).

Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Remittances up 22 percent

Remittances up 22 percent

Workers' remittances rose 22 percent to 3.623 billion dollars during the first seven months of current fiscal year. The State Bank of Pakistan on Saturday said remittances sent by overseas Pakistanis continued to show a rising trend as an amount of 3.623
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 16,2008).

Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (February 16,2008).

Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Electioneering for tomorrow's polls comes to an end

Electioneering for tomorrow's polls comes to an end

The electioneering for the February 18 polls came to an end on Saturday midnight after the political workers withdrew themselves from respective election offices for a peaceful sleep after over a month's hectic campaign for their parties and party affilia
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Electioneering for tomorrow's polls comes to an end

Electioneering for tomorrow's polls comes to an end

The electioneering for the February 18 polls came to an end on Saturday midnight after the political workers withdrew themselves from respective election offices for a peaceful sleep after over a month's hectic campaign for their parties and party affilia
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 16,2008).

Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
US asked to cut off military aid if vote unfair

US asked to cut off military aid if vote unfair

The United States should cut off military aid to Pakistan if upcoming parliamentary elections are not free, fair and transparent, a senior senator in a Congressional team travelling to monitor the polls said Friday.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
US asked to cut off military aid if vote unfair

US asked to cut off military aid if vote unfair

The United States should cut off military aid to Pakistan if upcoming parliamentary elections are not free, fair and transparent, a senior senator in a Congressional team travelling to monitor the polls said Friday.
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 16,2008).

Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 16,2008).

Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 16,2008).

Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Nawaz, Zardari decide to evolve joint strategy after polls

Nawaz, Zardari decide to evolve joint strategy after polls

Pakistan People's Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief Mian Nawaz Sharif met here on Saturday to discuss the election-related issues. Pakistan Muslim League sources told Business Recorder that it was just an inf
Published 17 Feb, 2008 12:00am