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Print - 2008-02-25
Josh's 26th death anniversary observed

Josh's 26th death anniversary observed

If literature share a common objective to reform the society then the poetry of Josh becomes relevant in this task, the caretaker Health Minister Ejaz Rahim said at a memorial meeting to mark the 26th death anniversary of the revolutionary poet, Hazrat Sh
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Hoarders enjoying price-hike

Hoarders enjoying price-hike

Hoarders in different cities of the southern Punjab have increased the prices of vegetables and other commodities of daily use without any fear of check on them. The prices of fruits and vegetables have been increased from 15 to 20 percent while that of p
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Resolution of judicial crisis: Imran for giving chance to new government

Resolution of judicial crisis: Imran for giving chance to new government

Imran Khan head of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaaf (PTI) addressing a press conference here Sunday said that each step of the government taken after November 3, 2007 remained unconstitutional. He said the newly elected parliament should be given a chance to work
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
ATP lauds ECP for holding transparent polls

ATP lauds ECP for holding transparent polls

Haji Maqsood Butt President Anjuman-e-Tajran Pakistan (ATP) here on Sunday has stressed upon political parties to prioritise the country's progress while forgetting the differences. He lauded Chief Election Commission and caretaker government for holding
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Hundreds visit relocated I-9 Bazaar

Hundreds visit relocated I-9 Bazaar

Hundreds of people, including ladies and children across the capital city visited the relocated Bazaar in the I-9 sector on opening day on Sunday, after it had shifted from G 9.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Ilyas Chinioti congratulated

Ilyas Chinioti congratulated

Khatm-e-Nabuwat leader Maulana Muhammad Hussain Chinioti has congratulated Maulana Ilyas Chinioti on winning an MPA seat. He hoped that he would make all efforts to upgrade the city to a district level besides rendering services for the cause of Khatm-e-N
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Trade union bodies conference on February 26

Trade union bodies conference on February 26

Pakistan Workers Federation (PWF), the leading trade union body of the country will hold a national conference of trade union representatives on February 26 at Bakhtiar Hall Lahore. According to notification received here on Sunday, representatives of 450
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
People want next chief minister from Larkana

People want next chief minister from Larkana

The social and political circles of district Larkana have suggested that the next Sindh Chief Minister and the leader of house in provincial assembly should be from Larkana.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Sharp fluctuations seen in grams, pulses prices

Sharp fluctuations seen in grams, pulses prices

The commodity wholesale markets were yawning on Tuesday following election day on Monday to sit and wait for the buyers who, too, were taking time to think about other activity than election. However, a solo fluctuation in cotton cakes was reported which
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
IWDS, WDD sign MoU

IWDS, WDD sign MoU

The Institute of Women Development Studies (IWDS) University of Sindh and Women Development Department (WDD) Government of Sindh has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen the institute to educate and provide training skills to women of
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Body formed to organise flower exhibition

Body formed to organise flower exhibition

District Nazim Hyderabad, Kanwar Naveed Jamil has constituted a committee to organise a three-day 'Flower Exhibition' to be held from February 29 to March 2. The committee is headed by DCO Hyderabad Aftab Ahmed Khatri.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Farid Express derails

Farid Express derails

The railway traffic between Pakpattan, Qasoor and Lahore was suspended when the engine of Farid Express going to Lahore from Karachi derailed near Paka Sudhar railway station due to breaking of axial on the night between Saturday and Sunday. The railway t
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Country's politics gets new dimension

Country's politics gets new dimension

The February 18 elections have given a new dimension to the country's politics. Despite some rigging complaints and disorderly arrangements, because of its reasonably fair features, most of the leading political giants toppled. Now the Sialkot district po
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
National Chemistry moot begins

National Chemistry moot begins

Punjab University will hold a three-day National Chemistry Conference on 'Chemistry for the Development of Health, Industry and Environment' for the solutions of industrial, agricultural and environmental issues of Pakistan from February 25-27.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Three candidates in the run for Prime Minister slot

Three candidates in the run for Prime Minister slot

Now there are three front-runners for premiership One of them was veteran politician Makhdoom Amin Fahim, 68, a long-time Bhutto loyalist from Sindh province who turned down an offer of the premiership by Musharraf in 2002, said officials and political an
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
SME policy to boost small and medium trade: minister

SME policy to boost small and medium trade: minister

Caretaker Punjab Industries Minister Khawaja Muhammad Jalaluddin Roomi said here on Sunday that the first ever and most comprehensive SME policy to boost small and medium businesses will be implemented in the near future.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Excessive groundwater extraction lowers water level: report

Excessive groundwater extraction lowers water level: report

Mixing groundwater with surface water (joint use) is widely practised by Punjab farmers but as canal supplies have declined and demand for irrigation has increased, excessive groundwater abstraction has led to rapidly declining water levels, which in some
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Agriculture-skills training workshop from February 26

Agriculture-skills training workshop from February 26

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-N) Faisalabad will organise a three-day Agri-skills training workshop here from February 26 to 28. The workshop will focus on sugarcane sowing, disease resistant and high yielding varieties of sugarcane, operation of farmer
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
MMA still a compact party

MMA still a compact party

The Chief of Tehrik Millat-i-Jafaria and leader of the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA), Allama Sajid Ali Naqvi has said that the MMA is still a compact party, neither it was dissolved, nor it boycotted the February 18 elections.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
'SME policy to be implemented soon'

'SME policy to be implemented soon'

Chief Executive Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda), Shahid Rashid has said that the first ever and comprehensive SME policy will be implemented in near future.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Sarfraz felicitates Altaf Hussain

Sarfraz felicitates Altaf Hussain

Former test cricketer, Sarfraz Nawaz has congratulated the Quaid of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on its performance during the recent general elections. In a telephonic conversation with MQM Quaid, he said that MQM awarded tickets to middle class, which
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Five Supreme Court benches constituted

Five Supreme Court benches constituted

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar has constituted five benches of the apex court to hear cases during this week at the principal registry, Islamabad.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Poll results show maturity in people's attitude

Poll results show maturity in people's attitude

People's enthusiastic and overwhelming participation in the recent general elections was another demonstration of their unflinching commitment and loyalty with their country. Their deep attachment and love for Pakistan was amply proved, when over 40 perce
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Completion of Population House soon

Completion of Population House soon

The construction work of Population House in Pak Secretariat would be completed soon, spokesperson of the Ministry of Population Welfare said on Sunday. Three blocks of Population House had been completed while work on auditorium and media centre was in f
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Geneva votes to ban smoking in public places

Geneva votes to ban smoking in public places

Geneva, home to the United Nations' European headquarters and scores of banks catering to the very rich, will ban smoking in public places following a referendum on Sunday, the Swiss news agency ATS said.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Communist Christofias wins Cyprus presidential vote

Communist Christofias wins Cyprus presidential vote

Communist party leader Demetris Christofias won Cyprus's presidential election on Sunday and agreed immediately to meet the leader to the island's breakaway Turkish-Cypriot community to revive reunification efforts.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
China keen to help solve Darfur conflict: envoy

China keen to help solve Darfur conflict: envoy

China's special envoy to Darfur on Sunday said he wanted to extend a "helping hand" towards solving the Darfur conflict, after criticism over Beijing's role as Khartoum's main arms supplier.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Merkel suffers blow in German state poll

Merkel suffers blow in German state poll

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives lost their absolute majority in Hamburg state elections on Sunday, exit polls showed, confirming a voter swing to the left ahead of national elections in 2009.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Nawaz and Shahbaz to take part in by-elections: Hashmi

Nawaz and Shahbaz to take part in by-elections: Hashmi

Senior Vice President of PML-N, Makhdoom Javed Hashmi has said that restoration of the judiciary and freedom of the media are among his party's top priorities. Talking to the media, Hashmi said, "we are not hungry for the minister-ship."
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Nawaz and Shahbaz to take part in by-elections: Hashmi

Nawaz and Shahbaz to take part in by-elections: Hashmi

Senior Vice President of PML-N, Makhdoom Javed Hashmi has said that restoration of the judiciary and freedom of the media are among his party's top priorities. Talking to the media, Hashmi said, "we are not hungry for the minister-ship."
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
KWSB starts recovery drive against 183 industrial units

KWSB starts recovery drive against 183 industrial units

The Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) has decided to start stern campaign from Monday (today) against 183 industrial units to recover about Rs 68.892 million pending water charges.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
KWSB starts recovery drive against 183 industrial units

KWSB starts recovery drive against 183 industrial units

The Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) has decided to start stern campaign from Monday (today) against 183 industrial units to recover about Rs 68.892 million pending water charges.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
13.5 percent rise projected in sugarcane target

13.5 percent rise projected in sugarcane target

The sugarcane target for the year 2007-08 was set for production at 55.88 million tons from an area of 1,039,500 hectares. According to official sources, estimated sugarcane 2007-08 production has been projected as 62.3 million tons from an area of 1.15 m
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
13.5 percent rise projected in sugarcane target

13.5 percent rise projected in sugarcane target

The sugarcane target for the year 2007-08 was set for production at 55.88 million tons from an area of 1,039,500 hectares. According to official sources, estimated sugarcane 2007-08 production has been projected as 62.3 million tons from an area of 1.15 m
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
13.5 percent rise projected in sugarcane target

13.5 percent rise projected in sugarcane target

The sugarcane target for the year 2007-08 was set for production at 55.88 million tons from an area of 1,039,500 hectares. According to official sources, estimated sugarcane 2007-08 production has been projected as 62.3 million tons from an area of 1.15 m
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Provincial food departments, directorates being restructured: Minfal

Provincial food departments, directorates being restructured: Minfal

The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) is restructuring of provincial food departments and directorates to make them more efficient state-owned enterprises, said official sources. According to official sources, Passco''s role is also bei
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Provincial food departments, directorates being restructured: Minfal

Provincial food departments, directorates being restructured: Minfal

The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) is restructuring of provincial food departments and directorates to make them more efficient state-owned enterprises, said official sources. According to official sources, Passco's role is also bein
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Provincial food departments, directorates being restructured: Minfal

Provincial food departments, directorates being restructured: Minfal

The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) is restructuring of provincial food departments and directorates to make them more efficient state-owned enterprises, said official sources. According to official sources, Passco's role is also bein
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Indian cricket team tour postponed

Indian cricket team tour postponed

The short tour of the Indian cricket team to Pakistan comprising 3 ODIs which was proposed to be played in mid March 2008 has been postponed.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Indian cricket team tour postponed

Indian cricket team tour postponed

The short tour of the Indian cricket team to Pakistan comprising 3 ODIs which was proposed to be played in mid March 2008 has been postponed.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
ADB considering providing $6.15 million for Lahore RMTS

ADB considering providing $6.15 million for Lahore RMTS

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is considering providing $6 million from Asian Development Fund and $150,000 from Technical Assistance Special Fund for Lahore Rapid Mass Transit System.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
ADB considering providing $6.15 million for Lahore RMTS

ADB considering providing $6.15 million for Lahore RMTS

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is considering providing $6 million from Asian Development Fund and $150,000 from Technical Assistance Special Fund for Lahore Rapid Mass Transit System.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
ADB considering providing $6.15 million for Lahore RMTS

ADB considering providing $6.15 million for Lahore RMTS

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is considering providing $6 million from Asian Development Fund and $150,000 from Technical Assistance Special Fund for Lahore Rapid Mass Transit System.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Government spending on health increases 5.5 times over last 15 years

Government spending on health increases 5.5 times over last 15 years

The government has been spending 0.5-0.8 percent of its GDP on health but Ministry of Health and the provincial health departments do not take into account other public and private sector health services, say Health Indicators of Pakistan 2007.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Government spending on health increases 5.5 times over last 15 years

Government spending on health increases 5.5 times over last 15 years

The government has been spending 0.5-0.8 percent of its GDP on health but Ministry of Health and the provincial health departments do not take into account other public and private sector health services, say Health Indicators of Pakistan 2007.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
ANP MPA retains seat after recounting

ANP MPA retains seat after recounting

MPA elected of Awami National Party (ANP) from PF: 36 Swabi, Engr Sarfaraz Jadoon has retained his seat after recounting in the constituency. According to results announced by Returning Officer after recounting, Engr Sarfarz Jadoon has been declared as vi
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
ANP MPA retains seat after recounting

ANP MPA retains seat after recounting

MPA elected of Awami National Party (ANP) from PF: 36 Swabi, Engr Sarfaraz Jadoon has retained his seat after recounting in the constituency. According to results announced by Returning Officer after recounting, Engr Sarfarz Jadoon has been declared as vi
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
No name finalised for NWFP chief minister yet: Khattak

No name finalised for NWFP chief minister yet: Khattak

The provincial president of Awami National Party (ANP), Afrasiab Khan Khattak, said here on Sunday that no name has been finalised yet for the slot of Chief Minister of NWFP. Talking to APP, Afrasiab Khattak said that party's central council would soon me
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
ANP to merge Fata into Pata

ANP to merge Fata into Pata

Awami National Party (ANP) will merged Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) into Provincially Administered Tribal Area (Pata) that will have representation in the NWFP assembly.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
ANP to merge Fata into Pata

ANP to merge Fata into Pata

Awami National Party (ANP) will merged Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) into Provincially Administered Tribal Area (Pata) that will have representation in the NWFP assembly.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
PPP urged not to form coalition government with MQM

PPP urged not to form coalition government with MQM

A large number of activists of Awami Tehreek (AT) here on Sunday staged a protest demonstration outside local press club against a possible coalition between Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) to form the government in Sindh
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
PPP demands convening of National Assembly session

PPP demands convening of National Assembly session

Pakistan Peoples Party on Sunday demanded convening of the National Assembly session to elect the next Prime Minister after its victory in the February 18 polls. PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari continued discussions with his party leaders and members fro
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Zardari convenes PPP losers' meeting today

Zardari convenes PPP losers' meeting today

A meeting of PPP candidates who were unsuccessful in election from Rawalpindi Sargodha, Faisalabad and Gujranwala Division will be held at the Zardari House, Islamabad on Monday. Candidates belonging to Lahore City, Lahore, Multan Bahawalpur and DG Khan w
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Security squad provided to Amin Fahim

Security squad provided to Amin Fahim

Security squad has been provided to PPP Vice Chairman Makhdoom Amin Fahim after his nomination as Parliamentary Leader in the National Assembly. Security has been increased at his residence and other important buildings. Necessary facilities have also bee
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Attacks down in eastern Afghanistan: US general

Attacks down in eastern Afghanistan: US general

Insurgent attacks have tumbled in eastern Afghanistan, notably along the border with Pakistan, in recent months compared to the same period in 2007, a US general said Sunday. The fall was due to "aggressive operations" by Afghan security forces and their
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Attacks down in eastern Afghanistan: US general

Attacks down in eastern Afghanistan: US general

Insurgent attacks have tumbled in eastern Afghanistan, notably along the border with Pakistan, in recent months compared to the same period in 2007, a US general said Sunday. The fall was due to "aggressive operations" by Afghan security forces and their
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Israel and Palestinians set teams to push peace talks

Israel and Palestinians set teams to push peace talks

After months of delay, Israel and the Palestinians set up teams of government experts on Sunday to try to jumpstart US-backed peace talks that critics say have yet to make progress.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
LSE index gains 301.89 points

LSE index gains 301.89 points

The Lahore share market during last week ending on February 23, 2008 took a sharp turn and gained 6.52 percent to welcome the general elections results, raising hopes for formation of a democratic political set-up in the country.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
LSE index gains 301.89 points

LSE index gains 301.89 points

The Lahore share market during last week ending on February 23, 2008 took a sharp turn and gained 6.52 percent to welcome the general elections results, raising hopes for formation of a democratic political set-up in the country.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
PPP apologises for ZAB Balochistan operation

PPP apologises for ZAB Balochistan operation

Pakistan People's Party on Sunday apologised to the people of Balochistan for the military offensive one of its governments in the past had launched against alleged 'rebels'. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto had sent troops backed by gunship helicopters to crush alleg
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
PPP apologises for ZAB Balochistan operation

PPP apologises for ZAB Balochistan operation

Pakistan People's Party on Sunday apologised to the people of Balochistan for the military offensive one of its governments in the past had launched against alleged 'rebels'. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto had sent troops backed by gunship helicopters to crush alleg
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Payment of Discos'' funds to Wapda be stopped

Payment of Discos'' funds to Wapda be stopped

The government has agreed with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) that disbursement of Discos'' funds to the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) was illegal and this practice should be stopped, official sources told Business Recorder here o
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Payment of Discos' funds to Wapda be stopped

Payment of Discos' funds to Wapda be stopped

The government has agreed with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) that disbursement of Discos' funds to the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) was illegal and this practice should be stopped, official sources told Business Recorder here on
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Payment of Discos' funds to Wapda be stopped

Payment of Discos' funds to Wapda be stopped

The government has agreed with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) that disbursement of Discos' funds to the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) was illegal and this practice should be stopped, official sources told Business Recorder here on
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Two more independent MNAs join PPPP

Two more independent MNAs join PPPP

Another two independently elected MNAs announced on Sunday to join Pakistan People's Party Parliamentarian. Mir Humayun Aziz Kurd elected from NA-267 Quetta and Humair Hayat Rokri from NA-72 Mianwali announced this here after a meeting with the PPPP co-ch
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Two more independent MNAs join PPPP

Two more independent MNAs join PPPP

Another two independently elected MNAs announced on Sunday to join Pakistan People's Party Parliamentarian. Mir Humayun Aziz Kurd elected from NA-267 Quetta and Humair Hayat Rokri from NA-72 Mianwali announced this here after a meeting with the PPPP co-ch
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
3.1 percent rise in CFS investment

3.1 percent rise in CFS investment

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) at Karachi share market increased by 3.1 percent to Rs 54.3 billion on the end of the week as compared to Rs 50.42 billion on the same day a week earlier.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
3.1 percent rise in CFS investment

3.1 percent rise in CFS investment

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) at Karachi share market increased by 3.1 percent to Rs 54.3 billion on the end of the week as compared to Rs 50.42 billion on the same day a week earlier.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
3.1 percent rise in CFS investment

3.1 percent rise in CFS investment

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) at Karachi share market increased by 3.1 percent to Rs 54.3 billion on the end of the week as compared to Rs 50.42 billion on the same day a week earlier.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
3.1 percent rise in CFS investment

3.1 percent rise in CFS investment

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) at Karachi share market increased by 3.1 percent to Rs 54.3 billion on the end of the week as compared to Rs 50.42 billion on the same day a week earlier.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
PPP may woo MQM

PPP may woo MQM

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) said on Sunday that it might woo President Musharraf's allies to join a coalition government that could drive him from power. PPP has already teamed up with PML-N but says it is considering to work with MQM.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
PPP may woo MQM

PPP may woo MQM

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) said on Sunday that it might woo President Musharraf's allies to join a coalition government that could drive him from power. PPP has already teamed up with PML-N but says it is considering to work with MQM.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Stocks react positively to poll results

Stocks react positively to poll results

The Karachi share market last week ending on February 23, 3008 reacted very positively to the successful holding of general elections, and the KSE-100 reached its new highest level of 14,980.66 points with total gain of 626.82 points.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Stocks react positively to poll results

Stocks react positively to poll results

The Karachi share market last week ending on February 23, 3008 reacted very positively to the successful holding of general elections, and the KSE-100 reached its new highest level of 14,980.66 points with total gain of 626.82 points.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Stocks react positively to poll results

Stocks react positively to poll results

The Karachi share market last week ending on February 23, 3008 reacted very positively to the successful holding of general elections, and the KSE-100 reached its new highest level of 14,980.66 points with total gain of 626.82 points.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Rs 50 billion export refinance causes hike in rice prices

Rs 50 billion export refinance causes hike in rice prices

The State Bank of Pakistan has injected a record over Rs 50 billion under Export Refinance Scheme for rice export. According to traders this was the main reason for the price hike of the commodity in the country.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Rs 50 billion export refinance causes hike in rice prices

Rs 50 billion export refinance causes hike in rice prices

The State Bank of Pakistan has injected a record over Rs 50 billion under Export Refinance Scheme for rice export. According to traders this was the main reason for the price hike of the commodity in the country.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Rs 50 billion export refinance causes hike in rice prices

Rs 50 billion export refinance causes hike in rice prices

The State Bank of Pakistan has injected a record over Rs 50 billion under Export Refinance Scheme for rice export. According to traders this was the main reason for the price hike of the commodity in the country.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Sales tax returns non-filers to be de-registered

Sales tax returns non-filers to be de-registered

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to cancel the sales tax registration of all habitual non-filers of sales tax returns through strict enforcement of the law. At present, a registered person not filing sales tax returns for six months past is
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Sales tax returns non-filers to be de-registered

Sales tax returns non-filers to be de-registered

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to cancel the sales tax registration of all habitual non-filers of sales tax returns through strict enforcement of the law. At present, a registered person not filing sales tax returns for six months past is
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Sales tax returns non-filers to be de-registered

Sales tax returns non-filers to be de-registered

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to cancel the sales tax registration of all habitual non-filers of sales tax returns through strict enforcement of the law. At present, a registered person not filing sales tax returns for six months past is
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rupee continues gaining strength

THE RUPEE: rupee continues gaining strength

The peaceful election process helped the rupee back on its track after recovering sharply against the dollar in both the interbank and open market during the week ended February 23, 2008.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rupee continues gaining strength

THE RUPEE: rupee continues gaining strength

The peaceful election process helped the rupee back on its track after recovering sharply against the dollar in both the interbank and open market during the week ended February 23, 2008.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Deal on IMF voting formula likely in April

Deal on IMF voting formula likely in April

International Monetary Fund member countries are expected to take an important step in giving emerging economic powers more say in the global financial institution by approving a new voting formula in April, IMF board officials say.
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
Musharraf not resigning: Rashid Qureshi

Musharraf not resigning: Rashid Qureshi

The spokesman for President of Pakistan has rejected the report of a British newspaper, Sunday Telegraph, that Pervez Musharraf was resigning, saying the story is baseless. Major General Rashid Qureshi (retd) said the paper did not quote any person which
Published 25 Feb, 2008 12:00am
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