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Print - 2008-04-02
Smaller corn crop renews debate

Smaller corn crop renews debate

A sharp reduction in the US corn harvest this year will squeeze consumers further at the grocery store and spark more criticism over using corn to make biofuel instead of food. "It's our worst fears coming to pass," said Gregg Doud, an economist for the N
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
New York cotton futures surge

New York cotton futures surge

Cotton futures surged to a strong finish Tuesday on suspected consumer and trade buying and the market may see some follow-through interest in the days ahead, brokers said.
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Copper descends

Copper descends

Copper fell more than 2 percent on Tuesday as investors took profits at the start of the new quarter and some looked to other assets, analysts said. The London Metal Exchange-traded metal, mainly used in the power and construction sectors, rose by some 25
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
London gold tumbles

London gold tumbles

Gold tumbled to a two-month low below the key $900-an-ounce level on Tuesday as a dollar rise against the euro dampened the metal's appeal as an alternative investment and triggered bullion selling. Falling oil prices also put pressure on gold, which is t
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: coffee little changed, cocoa dips

US MIDDAY: coffee little changed, cocoa dips

Arabica coffee futures trading on ICE Futures US were little changed in early trade Tuesday amid light long-liquidation with roasters buying the dips, while US cocoa futures continued downward. ICE May coffee down 0.35 cent at $1.2705 per lb at 9:32 am ED
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: sugar eases

US MIDDAY: sugar eases

ICE Futures electronic May sugar fell 0.04 cent to 11.65 cents per lb by 8:16 am, trading 11.55 to 11.77 cents. Volume at 4,681 lots. Traders said strengthening dollar could put soft commodities like sugar under pressure at the start of the second quarter
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat down

US MIDDAY: wheat down

Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade, the Kansas City Board of Trade and the Minneapolis Grain Exchange were lower early on Tuesday on follow-through weakness from Monday's bearish USDA stocks report and a broad sell-off in commodities, traders sai
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn climbs

US MIDDAY: corn climbs

May corn was up 16-3/4 cents at $5.84 per bushel, new-crop December up 12 at $5.93. Rallied as soyabeans rose. Lingering support from bullish USDA quarterly stocks and planting figures issued on Monday. Both numbers came in lower than most analysts expect
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans rise

US MIDDAY: soyabeans rise

Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures turned up by Tuesday's midsession, led by the new-crop months as the old-crop/new-crop soya and corn/soya spreads adjusted, traders said. New-crop soyabeans were technically oversold after several down days while ne
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper rebounds

US MIDDAY: copper rebounds

US copper futures at the New York Mercantile Exchange's Comex division rebounded off their worst levels early Tuesday, with better-than-expected US economic data boosting sentiment. Active May copper was down 7.65 cents or nearly 2 percent at $3.7545 per
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold falls

US MIDDAY: gold falls

US gold futures on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange sank to a 10-week low on Tuesday, and other precious metals also fell sharply, hit by a rising dollar in a broad commodities sell-off. Gold futures tumbled by de-leveraging across a
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Government to provide quality education: Marghoob

Government to provide quality education: Marghoob

A Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Member of the National Assembly has pledge that new government will provide quality education without any discrimination. Mian Marghoob's comments came in a prize distribution ceremony of the Sun Shine School System
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Larkana Express route changed

Larkana Express route changed

The Pakistan Railways has changed the route and launching date of the second special train linking Karachi with Larkana. The new train, "Larkana Express", will now leave Karachi for Larkana on April 2 instead of April 3, via Haiderabad, Nawabshah, Rohrey,
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Drive to curb hoax calls, SMS

Drive to curb hoax calls, SMS

The telecom technology wizards have worked miracles - inventing, devising and designing a palm size wonder gadget encompassing needs, pursuits and activities of all segments of society in its entirety. These gadgets - cellular mobile phones have brought a
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Nato seeks to revamp Afghan mission

Nato seeks to revamp Afghan mission

Judging a war used to be so much easier: one side would advance and the other would retreat. Eventually, one of the two would wave a white flag and surrender. But 21st century warfare is far more complex. Ask an expert which side is winning in Afghanistan
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
GOOD MORNING: Kashmir remains a minefield

GOOD MORNING: Kashmir remains a minefield

One would have expected a far better turnout of members and guests to hear Mr Satyabrata Pal, High Commissioner of India to Pakistan, last week when he spoke on the wide-ranging and important theme of "implementation and progress of Confidence Building Me
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Harmonisation and diversity in the age of globalisation

Harmonisation and diversity in the age of globalisation

In pursuit of the Millennium Development Goals, the heads of multilateral and bilateral development institutions, and representatives of other financial institutions and partner countries gathered in Rome, Italy in February, 2003 to deliberate on ways and
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Fiscal discipline is the key

Fiscal discipline is the key

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is certain that most of the present problems of the economy are rooted in the widening fiscal deficit of the country. According to its second quarterly report for the year 2007-08 released on 31st March, the fiscal deficit
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
ASRB meeting

ASRB meeting

The 18th meeting of the Advanced Studies and Research Board (ASRB) of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore, held here on Tuesday with its Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Muhammad Nawaz in the chair.
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Restoration of student, trade unions lauded

Restoration of student, trade unions lauded

Political and student leaders in Azad Jammu and Kashmir have commended the decision of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to restore student and trade unions. People's Students Federation Kotli district President Syed Faisal Shah said Quaid-e-Awam Zulfikar
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Protests against disruption of water supply

Protests against disruption of water supply

People from different cities of southern Punjab staged protest against the disruption of water supply to Sidhnai Mailsa canal. Farmers strongly protested against this act. They said that canals are without water for the last five months and the under grou
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Haqqani terms US officials' visit good development

Haqqani terms US officials' visit good development

Minister At Large, Hussain Ahmed Haqqani Tuesday said that inappropriate timing to the recent visit of US high officials to Pakistan notwithstanding it will usher good for Pak-US relations.
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Two PML-N ministers' portfolios revised

Two PML-N ministers' portfolios revised

The Cabinet Division on Tuesday issued a notification revising the portfolios of two PML (N) ministers. According to the notification, Tehmina Daultana will hold the portfolio of the Ministry of Science and Technology, while Saad Rafique has been allotted
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Two PML-N ministers' portfolios revised

Two PML-N ministers' portfolios revised

The Cabinet Division on Tuesday issued a notification revising the portfolios of two PML (N) ministers. According to the notification, Tehmina Daultana will hold the portfolio of the Ministry of Science and Technology, while Saad Rafique has been allotted
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Khawaja Asif sees change in US war on terror's approach

Khawaja Asif sees change in US war on terror's approach

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Khawaja Muhammad Asif Tuesday said that US Administration appears to be ready to consider the option of mixing administrative and political approach in their war on terror in the region.
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Government striving to bring progress, prosperity: minister

Government striving to bring progress, prosperity: minister

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Khawaja Muhammad Asif said on Tuesday that the spirit of the new government team is high and with the help of Almighty Allah and support of the people it will be able to put the country on path to progress and
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
GCU treasurer, clerk arrested for fraud

GCU treasurer, clerk arrested for fraud

The Punjab Anti-Corruption Establishment has brought a case against the treasurer and the head clerk of the Government College University (GCU) in Faisalabad after being found guilty of misusing the college funds.
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Mega food development projects launched in AJK

Mega food development projects launched in AJK

The AJK government has launched various major food development projects in various parts of the liberated territory including Mirpur and Bhimbher districts of Mirpur division in order to meet local needs of food in Azad Jammu Kashmir, official sources sai
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Private investment in textile, clothing declines

Private investment in textile, clothing declines

According to Berger Technology Report for February 2008, Pakistan's foreign direct private investment in textile and clothing sector declined by 55 percent during the first seven months of the current fiscal year.
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
All Pakistan lawyers convention on April 12

All Pakistan lawyers convention on April 12

The third All Pakistan Lawyers Convention (APLC) will be held at Karachi on April 12, which would be attended by the legal community from all over the country. Vice President Pakistan Bar Council Aziz Akbar Baig informed in a press statement issued here o
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
General insurance profits up by 102 percent

General insurance profits up by 102 percent

Despite a high growth of 26 percent, witnessed in net claims due to turmoil following the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, the non-life insurance sector's profit grew by 102 percent in the year 2007 on the back of capital gains booked on investments.
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
General insurance profits up by 102 percent

General insurance profits up by 102 percent

Despite a high growth of 26 percent, witnessed in net claims due to turmoil following the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, the non-life insurance sector's profit grew by 102 percent in the year 2007 on the back of capital gains booked on investments.
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Saudi Consul General meets minister

Saudi Consul General meets minister

The Saudi Consul General Dr Hasan A Attar met caretaker Sindh Home Minister Brigadier Akhtar Zamin (Retd), and had an exchange of views on matters of mutual interest. On the occasion Home Minister said that caretaker government fulfilled the promise of ho
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Senior bureaucrats eyeing prized posts in Sindh Secretariat

Senior bureaucrats eyeing prized posts in Sindh Secretariat

Senior bureaucrats have begun to flex their muscles for prized position in the Sindh Secretariat after the news of transfer of Chief Secretary Fazl-ur-Rehman on Tuesday. Sources said that those, who have jumped into the arena, include Sharif Baloch, Mirza
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Industrial estates to have their own security system

Industrial estates to have their own security system

Industrial estates in Karachi have started planning to have their own security system to protect their units from day to day robberies, cash snatching, dacoities in the industrial units and looting of goods during transpiration.
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Horticultural Society advised to develop new flower varieties

Horticultural Society advised to develop new flower varieties

The Horticultural Society of Pakistan (HSP) has been advised to develop new varieties and encourage cut flowers for export purposes. Punjab Governor Khalid Maqbool gave this advice at the 150th Flower Show, organised by HSP in collaboration with Pakistan
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Gold tumbles

Gold tumbles

Gold prices on Tuesday weakened by Rs 950 per tola and Rs 814 per 10 grams following a huge decline of $44.50 an ounce internationally, traders said. Now, the yellow metal is traded at Rs 21,500 per tola declining from Rs 22,450. Similarly, gold prices re
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Sindh government to streamline wages distribution system

Sindh government to streamline wages distribution system

The Sindh government has planned to enforce labour laws in all industrial areas across the province to streamline the wages distribution process. Sources in labour department told Business Recorder on Tuesday that Directorate of Labour Sindh and Mi
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Keamari civic infrastructure in a shambles

Keamari civic infrastructure in a shambles

While the town administration claimed to have spent Rs 454.379 million on development work during fiscal 2006-07 and 2007-08, the poor, mostly illiterate thus unquestioning people of Keamari Town are still compelled to brave a dilapidated civic infrastruc
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Case against Customs Inspector dropped

Case against Customs Inspector dropped

Accountability Court (ACC-I) Karachi allowing an application of accused Khalid Aziz ordered termination of proceedings in Reference No 41,43/2000 & 11/2001. According to details a reference was filed against accused lmtiaz Ali Taj and others, while the ac
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Petition

Petition

A division bench of Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday adjourned hearing of a constitutional petition challenging the establishment of Federal High Court for 15 days. Filed under Article 199 of the Constitution, the petitioner stated the president illegal
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Metlo transferred

Metlo transferred

The Chief Justice, High Court of Sindh has directed Ghulam Murtaza Metlo, Civil Judge cum Judicial Magistrate Digri to join his new assignment as Registrar, (Offences in Banks) Karachi, with immediate effect.
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Non-bailable warrants of Mehsud, four accomplices issued

Non-bailable warrants of Mehsud, four accomplices issued

An Anti-Terrorist Court has issued non-bailable warrants of Taliban commander Baitullah Mehsud and four of his accomplices being the masterminds of RA Bazar and Golf Club suicide bombings and asked the police to make sure arrest of the accused and present
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
CCP to hear complaint against KSE soon

CCP to hear complaint against KSE soon

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) will soon start hearing on a complaint against dominance market position of Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), it was learnt. Sources said that the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has received KSE point of
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Traders repose confidence in Gilani

Traders repose confidence in Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, who won the historic unanimous vote of confidence in the National Assembly, is fully capable of steering the country out of the present crisis. Anjuman Tajiran Chishtian Secretary General Muhammad Yasin Zafar said w
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Rs 1.6 billion approved for 48 environmental uplift projects

Rs 1.6 billion approved for 48 environmental uplift projects

The government has approved Rs 1.6 billion for 48 environmental development projects in addition to six ongoing mega forestry projects of Rs 12 billion, which have already been initiated in all the four provinces, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Northern
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Supreme Court decides 595 cases in March

Supreme Court decides 595 cases in March

The Supreme Court of Pakistan disposed of 595 cases during the month of March 2008, whereas 748 new cases were instituted. The backlog of cases in Supreme Court on April 1, 2008 was 15,339, whereas the backlog March 1, 2008 was 15,186 cases.
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
India should cut forces in IoK as militancy decreases: Mehbooba

India should cut forces in IoK as militancy decreases: Mehbooba

Mehbooba Mufti Sayeed, the Kashmiri leader, currently visiting Pakistan, has said that with phenomenal decrease in the number of militants and cases of militancy, India should also reduce military forces in occupied Kashmir.
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
PU, Lancashire university to enhance collaboration

PU, Lancashire university to enhance collaboration

The Punjab University and the University of Central Lancashire have decided to collaborate in the fields of computer sciences, information technology and physical sciences.
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
ADB director to speak at PIIA on April 3

ADB director to speak at PIIA on April 3

Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director Peter L. Fedon will address the members of Pakistan Institute of International Affairs (PIIA) on April 3. An announcement to this effect was made in a PIIA statement here on Tuesday. It said the topic of the t
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
SEF initiates RBCS programme

SEF initiates RBCS programme

The Sindh Education Foundation (SEF) has initiated a new scheme of Rural-Based Community Supported Schools (RBCS). This programme is aimed at increasing access to quality educational facilities in the far-flung areas of the province for disadvantaged grou
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
HSC-II (Humanities group) supplementary exam result

HSC-II (Humanities group) supplementary exam result

The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) on Tuesday announced the result of HSC Part II Supplementary Examinations 2007 of Humanities (Regular) Group. According to statistics, a total of 4,518 candidates appeared in the examinations and of these
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Senate body delegation visits HITEC

Senate body delegation visits HITEC

Senate Committee on Education and its chairperson, Senator Razina Alam Khan visited the Heavy Industries Taxila Education City (HITEC) on Tuesday and commended the pattern of this educational institution.
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
'Government committed to providing power to consumers'

'Government committed to providing power to consumers'

Federal Minister for Water and Power Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that the new government is fully committed to provide basic facilities, including electricity, to the consumers and will remove all bottlenecks to facilitate the foreign investors to invest
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
PNCA to hold Milad on April 3

PNCA to hold Milad on April 3

Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) will hold a Milad for females in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) here on April 3. Renowned scholars from various sections of the society would present "Naat" and deliver lectures highlighting the noble
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
European Parliament urged to help resolve Kashmir issue

European Parliament urged to help resolve Kashmir issue

Former Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir, Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry on Tuesday urged the members of European Parliament (EP) to fulfil their responsibilities under Emma Nicholson report and take steps for resolution of Kashmir issue.
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Global discourse on Kashmir starts in Brussels

Global discourse on Kashmir starts in Brussels

A global discourse on Kashmir began in the European Parliament Tuesday, which was jointly inaugurated by the Chairman of All Parties Group for Kashmir, James Elles and the Executive Director of Kashmir Centre Brussels, Barrister Abdul Majeed Tramboo.
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
'Government to set up Police Complaints Authority'

'Government to set up Police Complaints Authority'

Advisor to Prime Minister on Interior Dr A Rehman Malik has said the government will set up an independent Police Complaints Authority (PCA) for the redressal of public complaints.
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Four killed, eight hurt in various road mishaps

Four killed, eight hurt in various road mishaps

Four persons, including a woman and a child, were killed, while eight others were injured in three different road mishaps here during the last 24 hours. According to police reports, a passenger died and eight others were seriously injured when a van LX-11
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Fata legislators seek amendments in FCR

Fata legislators seek amendments in FCR

The legislators from Fata are not in support of complete abolition of Frontier Crimes Regulation (FCR) but instead demand amendments and removal of draconian articles for the welfare of tribals. Member National Assembly from Bajaur Agency (NA-47), Shaukat
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
NWFP Cabinet: PPP announces seven candidates' names

NWFP Cabinet: PPP announces seven candidates' names

Pakistan Peoples Party here on Tuesday formally announced names of candidates for NWFP cabinet, who are likely to take oath on Wednesday. PPP NWFP head and Senior Minister-designate, Rahim Dad Khan after attending the party meeting told reporters that PPP
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
'Parliament best forum to resolve issues'

'Parliament best forum to resolve issues'

President of Awami National Party Asfandyar Wali has said that the solution of all problems is possible only on the negotiation table and no issue has been resolved through force. Talking to newsmen here on Tuesday he said that they considered no institut
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Castrol introduces new product

Castrol introduces new product

The world's leading lubricants manufacturer Castrol has introduced a new product for Pakistani consumers owning diesel engine automobiles. The new CRB-Plus is specifically formulated to take care of engine wear during start-up and friction while the engin
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Book on early childhood development launched

Book on early childhood development launched

'Early Childhood Development-from Understanding to Initiatives', edited by Dr Bilal Iqbal Avan, was launched by Oxford University Press (OUP) at the Health Sciences Auditorium, Aga Khan University, here on Tuesday.
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Dockers want new government to end KDLB closure issue

Dockers want new government to end KDLB closure issue

Terming the previous government's policies as anti-labourers, the dockers are optimistic that the new establishment would wind up the burning issue of Karachi Dock Labour Board's (KDLB) closure.
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
SAB meeting undertakes sugar sector overview

SAB meeting undertakes sugar sector overview

The first meeting of the Sugar Advisory Board (SAB) was held on March 13, 2008 under the chairmanship of Secretary Industries. Production & Special Initiatives. It is, therefore, requested that action may be taken on Sugar Advisory Board's recommendations
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
TMA clarifies WWF notices

TMA clarifies WWF notices

The members of Towel Manufacturers Association of Pakistan are receiving time and again notices of payment of worker welfare fund (WWF) which is creating harassment to the crippling Export Oriented Industry resultantly it might collapse.
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
KalSoft carries out Exchange Server Migration at DIBPL

KalSoft carries out Exchange Server Migration at DIBPL

KalSoft Pvt Ltd has successfully concluded migration of Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange Server 2007, along with Disaster Recovery and Unified Messaging at Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Limited (DIBPL). This was announced in a statement issued here on Tuesd
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Awareness programme on pelvic disease held

Awareness programme on pelvic disease held

A public awareness programme on Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) was held in the Seminar Room, OPD building, at Dr Ziauddin University and Hospitals, North Nazimabad Campus. Three speakers spoke on various aspects of the disease.
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday April 01, 2008) and the forecast for Wednesday April 02, 2008).
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Hoti elected unopposed leader of house in NWFP

Hoti elected unopposed leader of house in NWFP

The NWFP Assembly on Tuesday unanimously elected Ameer Haider Khan Hoti as leader of the house in the NWFP assembly. Speaking on the occasion, Hoti said that the unanimous election had sent a positive message that the priority of all members was serving t
Published 02 Apr, 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 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Pound recovers

Pound recovers

Sterling recovered from record lows against the euro on Tuesday, lifted by broad profit taking in the single European currency, but analysts said a slowing UK economy meant the recovery was unlikely to last long. The euro was pressured across the board by
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Swiss franc, euro dip in London

Swiss franc, euro dip in London

The dollar rose on Tuesday after Swiss bank UBS announced an additional $19 billion of writedowns and Deutsche Bank said it expects to write down a larger than forecast $4 billion in the first quarter, showing that credit problems are not limited to the U
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Cellular mobile numbers now of eight digits

Cellular mobile numbers now of eight digits

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced successful shifting of cellular mobile subscriber numbers from seven to eight digits as of 1st April 2008. The dialing codes of all mobile companies have also been changed from four digits to three
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday April 01, 2008).

Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
FBR chief unhappy over sales tax refunds delay

FBR chief unhappy over sales tax refunds delay

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman has shown displeasure over the unnecessary delay in the issuance of sales tax refund. Sources told Business Recorder on Tuesday that the last board-in-council, during its meeting, had issued instructions
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Tuesday April 01, 2008) and for Wednesday April 02, 2008).
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Gilani says Pakistan facing 'serious' problems

Gilani says Pakistan facing 'serious' problems

The problems confronting Pakistan are 'serious' and the new coalition government will have to deliver by forging solutions in order to live up to the expectations of the people, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Tuesday.
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Moot on 'Value Creation by Professional Accountants'

Moot on 'Value Creation by Professional Accountants'

A two-day conference on "Value Creation by Professional Accountants" is being held in Lahore from April 4. The moot is going to be organised by Chartered Accountants of Pakistan and the Cost and Management Accountants Institutes in collaboration with unde
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday April 01, 2008).

Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Officials directed to keep Lahore clean

Officials directed to keep Lahore clean

Two meetings on Tuesday reviewed the status of Lahore's cleanliness and the city nazim and the Punjab chief secretary in separate meetings ordered officials to keep the city clean.
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
LCCI demands emergent cabinet meeting

LCCI demands emergent cabinet meeting

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to convene an emergent meeting of the Federal Cabinet over the SBP second quarterly report, which has given an alarming picture of the country's economic scenario.
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday April 01, 2008).

Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
HTF for talks with Taliban to curb terrorism

HTF for talks with Taliban to curb terrorism

The Hamdard Thinkers Forum (HTF) has called upon the government to hold dialogue with Taliban and other disgruntled elements of the society in tribal areas and Balochistan to eradicate terrorism besides resolving the economic problems of people to address
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday April 01, 2008).

Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Wajih's concern over Iftikhar meeting with Zardari

Wajih's concern over Iftikhar meeting with Zardari

Former judge Wajhiuddin on Tuesday expressed concern over a meeting by deposed chief justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry with Pakistan Peoples Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, saying the judges should do their own impeachment.
Published 02 Apr, 2008 12:00am
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