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Print - 2008-05-16
Asian bond spreads narrow

Asian bond spreads narrow

Asian bond spreads tightened on Thursday after tamer-than-expected US inflation data was seen giving the Federal Reserve some breathing room to deal with a slowdown in the world's largest economy. The iTRAXX Asia ex-Japan high-yield index, a key measure o
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Asian bond spreads narrow

Asian bond spreads narrow

Asian bond spreads tightened on Thursday after tamer-than-expected US inflation data was seen giving the Federal Reserve some breathing room to deal with a slowdown in the world's largest economy. The iTRAXX Asia ex-Japan high-yield index, a key measure o
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
China stocks slip

China stocks slip

China's key stock index ended 0.55 percent lower on Thursday after blue chips slid in late trade, but several Sichuan-area shares rose on expectations of strong demand from reconstruction efforts after a devastating earthquake.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Britain's top share index rises

Britain's top share index rises

Britain's blue chip index ended up 0.6 percent on Thursday boosted by a flurry of results, while rising US crude and metal prices sent heavyweight commodity shares higher. The FTSE 100 gained 35.8 points to 6,251.8 but is still down more than 3 percent th
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Horns - civic necessity or nuisance?

Horns - civic necessity or nuisance?

Unnecessarily speaking loudly bearing music at high volume pressing the accelerator in vehicles to purposely create noise and above all the habitual use of obtrusive horns, are considered to be a public nuisance in all civilised countries.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Multi-dimensional strategy for textiles

Multi-dimensional strategy for textiles

A very prompt and effective multi dimensional strategy is need of the hour to stop and reverse the declining trend in our exports. I have been reading various news articles, where the private sector is being blamed for not making good use of the R & D fun
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Media freedom under attack?

Media freedom under attack?

While the new government has been assuring the media of complete freedom, promising to disable Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority's (Pemra) powers to punish pesky private television channels, it seems to be heading towards a disastrous collisi
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
The soaring trade deficit

The soaring trade deficit

The situation in the external sector of the national economy is certainly getting from bad to worse with the passage of every month. Latest official figures released by the Federal Bureau of Statistics (FBS) reveal that Pakistan's trade deficit has risen
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Officials asked to produce Auqaf Department working report

Officials asked to produce Auqaf Department working report

Punjab Auqaf Minister, Haji Ehsan Uddin Qureshi, has directed the officials concerned to produce within one week the detailed performance and expenses report of the last 5 years' Auqaf department to analyse the causes of loss of the department immediately
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Government believes in freedom of expression: Fehmida Mirza

Government believes in freedom of expression: Fehmida Mirza

Speaker of the National Assembly Dr Fehmida Mirza Thursday said that government believed in freedom of expression and has removed all restraints in the way of free access to information. She said this while talking to a five-member Spanish media delegatio
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
1,400 bags of wheat seized

1,400 bags of wheat seized

A joint team of Food Department and Police during a routine checking has seized 1,400 bags of wheat from seven trucks worth Rs 2.24 million, while six officials of Food Department have been suspended on the charge of dereliction of duty.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Using iodised salt: draft law sent to cabinet for approval

Using iodised salt: draft law sent to cabinet for approval

The Ministry of Health, Nutrition Wing, has sent a draft of proposed legislation to the federal cabinet for use of iodized salt in the country to protect the citizens from iodine deficiency disorders.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Wapda starts refilling of dams, reservoirs

Wapda starts refilling of dams, reservoirs

As the weather is now warming up in the upper regions of the country, the water inflows in the four rivers have improved by about 50,000 cusecs in a couple of days. The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) has also started refilling of three wate
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Government unable to provide housing facilities to officials

Government unable to provide housing facilities to officials

The government is unable to provide required housing facilities to the government officials in the federal capital, Business Recorder learnt here on Thursday. The total requirement of houses for eligible employees is more than 65,000 units.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
FED on reinsurance: FBR asked to remove anomaly in coming budget

FED on reinsurance: FBR asked to remove anomaly in coming budget

The Federal Board of Revenue has received a budget proposal to remove a major anomaly in the Federal Excise Act, 2005 pertaining to federal excise duty on reinsurance. Sources told Business Recorder on Thursday that the present law has created doub
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Telecom sector poised for rapid growth: Soomro

Telecom sector poised for rapid growth: Soomro

Chairman Senate Mohammedmian Soomro Thursday said, due to investor-friendly policies of the government, the telecom sector has registered a phenomenal growth in the country.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
GTZ holds disaster management course for journalists

GTZ holds disaster management course for journalists

A two-day training course for journalists on 'disaster management and response' began at a local hotel here on Thursday. GTZ, German Agency for Technical Assistance organised the course in collaboration with United Nations' IRIN News Bureau/OCHA.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Illegal import of substandard Bt cotton seeds from India on rise

Illegal import of substandard Bt cotton seeds from India on rise

The illegal import of substandard Bt cotton seeds from India by private sector has become a common practice, owing to lack of monitoring on part of the government, which is creating confusion among the growers in the absence of locally prescribed seeds.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Ministry's directives to hit Karachi trade: KESC

Ministry's directives to hit Karachi trade: KESC

The Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) has said the directives of the water and power ministry would negatively affect business and trade in the metropolis, however, the load shedding duration can be reduced in residential areas.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
UAF produced 0.2 million trained manpower

UAF produced 0.2 million trained manpower

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) since its inception has produced 0.2 million trained manpower by offering various degree programmes and short-diploma courses.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Agriculture field UAF, SQU cooperation to open horizon of success

Agriculture field UAF, SQU cooperation to open horizon of success

Ambassador of Oman Mohammad Bin Said Bin Mohammad Al-Lawati has said that mutual co-operation between University of Agriculture, Faisalabad and Sultan Qabous University (SQU) Oman will open new horizon of success in the field of agricultural research and
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Shahnaz Wazir Ali appointed Prime Minister's special assistant

Shahnaz Wazir Ali appointed Prime Minister's special assistant

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has appointed MNA Shahnaz Wazir Ali as his Special Assistant. A notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Thursday stated that Shahnaz Wazir Ali has been appointed on the post with immediate effect, in terms of Rule
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
CE, two directors of ARY Traders acquitted of charges

CE, two directors of ARY Traders acquitted of charges

The Accountability Court No II, Rawalpindi/Islamabad, has acquitted the Chief Executive and two Directors of ARY Traders in Reference No 23/2000. The acquittal, on Wednesday was under section 265-K of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.).
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Punjab University condemns threats to senior teachers

Punjab University condemns threats to senior teachers

Punjab University's deans, heads of teaching departments and professors have condemned the threats being given to some senior teachers with regard to illegally announced 'Book Fair' by some external elements living illegally in PU.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
PGP told to redress people's grievances

PGP told to redress people's grievances

Punjab Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs, Rana Sana Ullah Khan has directed the Prosecutor General Punjab that in order to redress the grievances of the people and to provide them better prosecution services, the working of the complaint cells at
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
ABN Amro Bank (Pak) assigned 'AA', A1+ ratings

ABN Amro Bank (Pak) assigned 'AA', A1+ ratings

The Pakistan Credit Ruling Agency (Pacra) has assigned the long-term and short-term entity ratings at 'AA' (Double A) and 'A1+' (A One Plus), respectively, to ABN Amro Bank (Pakistan) Limited (AABPL), formerly Prime Commercial Bank Limited (PCBL), says a
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
ABN Amro Bank (Pak) assigned 'AA', A1+ ratings

ABN Amro Bank (Pak) assigned 'AA', A1+ ratings

The Pakistan Credit Ruling Agency (Pacra) has assigned the long-term and short-term entity ratings at 'AA' (Double A) and 'A1+' (A One Plus), respectively, to ABN Amro Bank (Pakistan) Limited (AABPL), formerly Prime Commercial Bank Limited (PCBL), says a
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Enhancing milk production LDDB to launch project in Cholistan

Enhancing milk production LDDB to launch project in Cholistan

Livestock and Dairy Development Board (LDDB) is planning to launch a comprehensive project in Cholistan for enhancing the milk production by extending help to the farmers of the areas. Well-placed sources in the LDDB told Business Recorder here on
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Abul Khair Kashfi passes away

Abul Khair Kashfi passes away

Syed Abul Khair Kashfi, former chairman Department of Urdu, University of Karachi, has passed away here on Thursday. Born circa 1931 in Kanpur, India , Syed Muhammad Abul Khair Kashfi was a noted author, researcher, critic, linguist and scholar of Urdu li
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Oil consumption up 10.26 percent

Oil consumption up 10.26 percent

The oil consumption in the country posted a decent growth of 10.26 percent to 15.5 million tons in the 10 months of fiscal year 2008 (10MFY08) as compared to 14.07 million tons consumed in the corresponding period in FY07. According to data released by OC
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Farewell lunch for outgoing DGS PIA

Farewell lunch for outgoing DGS PIA

PIA management hosted a lunch in honour of Anwaar Rasul Khan, Director Special Projects on his retirement from PIA service at the airline's head office on Thursday. Anwaar Rasul Khan joined PIA in the year 1971 as an officer in Managing Director's Secreta
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Nabi Brohi murder case: show cause notices issued to students

Nabi Brohi murder case: show cause notices issued to students

The University of Sindh has issued show cause notices to all nominated students in view of Abdul Nabi Brohi's murder case, student of BS Part-III Sociology, and directed them to submit their written statements within seven days.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Eight SHOs suspended

Eight SHOs suspended

Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Sultan Salahuddin Baber Khattak on Wednesday suspended eight SHOs of different police stations in Karachi, on account of their alleged failure in controlling crimes in their respective jurisdictions.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Need to improve infrastructure stressed

Need to improve infrastructure stressed

Dr Mirza Ikhtiar Baig has emphasised to take measures to improve the infrastructure of the province, particularly, in Karachi, along with the improvement in law and order situation. Speaking at Trade and Industry Convention here on Wednesday.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
KCCI demands early disposal of detained consignments

KCCI demands early disposal of detained consignments

The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has demanded early disposal of the consignments, which are detained long ago. In a communication to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the chamber noted that the idea for abolition of the separate Adjud
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
ICCI for promulgation of Rent Control Act in Islamabad

ICCI for promulgation of Rent Control Act in Islamabad

President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Muhammad Ijaz Abbasi has demanded of the government to promulgate Rent Control Act in Islamabad. Talking to Chief Commissioner Islamabad Capital Territory Hamid Ali Khan here on Thursday he stres
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Murder case: Mochko police accused of seeking 'muk muka'

Murder case: Mochko police accused of seeking 'muk muka'

While a daughter along with her five accomplices allegedly murdered her father for grabbing his property in Abidabad at least two months ago, the Mochko police have been accused of seeking ways for "muk muka" with one of the suspects they had arrested a m
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
'Chambers asked to hold programmes on SMEs'

'Chambers asked to hold programmes on SMEs'

Senior Punjab Minister Raja Riaz Ahmed has said that different chambers of commerce and industry should hold special programmes in Lahore as well as other cities for safeguarding the interests of small and medium enterprises and apprising them of new tech
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
'ACCA committed to achieve students' satisfaction'

'ACCA committed to achieve students' satisfaction'

ACCA is committed to achieve complete satisfaction of students through various interventions, one of which was the initiative of the Student Accountant Survey Contest, says a press release. Head of ACCA Pakistan, Arif Masud Mirza said this while addressin
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Militants vow to avenge US missile attack

Militants vow to avenge US missile attack

Militants on Thursday vowed to avenge the missile attack, carried out by the United States in the trribal region, killing people. Maulvi Omar, spokesman for the Taliban, said a house, belonging to a tribesman, was hit on Wednesday by a guided missile fire
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Oil-tankers observe strike

Oil-tankers observe strike

More than 10,000 oil-tankers have observed strike on Thursday as a protest against an increase in the petroleum products and not increasing the freight for the last three years. Mir Yousaf Shahwani, chairman, All Pakistan Oil-Tankers Owners Association, s
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Constitutional package for restoration of judiciary opposed

Constitutional package for restoration of judiciary opposed

President Lahore High Court Bar Association, (Mulan Registry), Mehmood Ashraf Khan has rejected the proposed constitutional package for restoration of the deposed judges. Addressing the protest rally, which was organised by lawyers for restoration of depo
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Wasa established in Gilgit

Wasa established in Gilgit

The Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) was established in Gilgit, the capital town of Northern Areas. The Wasa will also work as an independent agency in the Public Health Engineering Sector. Engineer Nazir Hussain, Deputy Director Wasa, Northern Areas to
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
YEO's role in strengthening country's economy lauded

YEO's role in strengthening country's economy lauded

Customs Collector Fazal Yazdani Khan has said that talented and capable industrialists and exporters are playing an important role in strengthening the economy of the country by bringing a revolution in the promotion of industrial development.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Government committed to ensure freedom of expression: Sherry

Government committed to ensure freedom of expression: Sherry

Information Minister Sherry Rehman has said the government is committed to ensure freedom of expression at all cost. She was speaking at the stakeholders' conference on freedom of information here on Thursday. The minister said new laws would be enacted t
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
NJHEP Project: Rs 4.1 billion consultancy pact signed

NJHEP Project: Rs 4.1 billion consultancy pact signed

A Rs 4.1 billion agreement for consultancy services for Neelum-Jhelum Hydroelectric Project (NJHEP) was signed between Wapda and Neelum-Jhelum Consultants, a joint venture of two foreign and three local firms, here at Wapda House on Thursday.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Confusion over number of WHT agents

Confusion over number of WHT agents

It is difficult to ascertain the exact number of withholding agents operating in Pakistan, as the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has contradictory numbers reported in the national tax conference and those specified in the standing operating procedure (SOP
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
India releases 14 Pakistani fishermen

India releases 14 Pakistani fishermen

India released 14 Pakistani fishermen from Gujarat and they would be taken to Wagah border for repatriation to Pakistan. Official sources in Indian Gujarat State said the prisoners were released on Wednesday and they are being taken to Wagah.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Kashmiris should be involved in talks: Fahim

Kashmiris should be involved in talks: Fahim

PPP leader Makhdoom Amin Fahim said his party wants to resolve Kashmir issue according to the aspirations of Kashmiris. Talking to APP here on Thursday, Fahim, who is in India on a private visit said Kashmiris should be involved in the talks for lasting s
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Nadal spoils birthday boy Murray's party

Nadal spoils birthday boy Murray's party

Claycourt king Rafael Nadal booked his place in the quarter-finals of the Hamburg Masters on Thursday to spoil British number one Andy Murray's 21st birthday celebrations. World number two Nadal needed just over an hour to see off 15th seed Murray 6-3, 6-
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
McCullum sparks New Zealand revival at Lord's

McCullum sparks New Zealand revival at Lord's

Brendon McCullum led a New Zealand fight back against England with a run-a-ball 97 to help his side to 208 for six when bad light ended the first day's play of the first Test at Lord's here Thursday.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Second DIHE convocation today

Second DIHE convocation today

Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education (DIHE) rated among the top most category "W" (A), by the Higher Education Commission. The second convocation of DIHE will be held on Friday at 03:00 pm in Marque of Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Consumer Association moves SHC against PTCL

Consumer Association moves SHC against PTCL

The Consumer Association of Pakistan moved the Sindh High Court (SHC) against local call pulse (duration of local call) from five minutes to two during peak hours of 8 am till 9 pm and four minutes from 9 pm to 8 am from April 01 and also Pakistan Package
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Transfers and postings in Sindh

Transfers and postings in Sindh

The government of Sindh has ordered the transfers and postings with immediate effect in the Sindh bureaucracy, says a notification issued here Thursday.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
EASA extends PIA engineering and maintenance approval

EASA extends PIA engineering and maintenance approval

European Aviation Safety Agency has extended the Part-145 maintenance organisation approval of PIA Engineering and Maintenance up to year 2010. The re-approval audit for Part-145 45 Maintenance organisation approval of PIA Engineering & Maintenance was co
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Family cases SHC takes note of delays

Family cases SHC takes note of delays

A bench of High Court of Sindh (SHC) comprising Justice Khawaja Naveed Ahmed taking notice of delays in court proceedings about matrimonial disputes and executions after judgement, ordered lower judiciary to deal with such matters on weekly basis or even
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
SHC adjourns Zardari's petition

SHC adjourns Zardari's petition

A division bench of High Court of Sindh (SHC) comprising Justice Azizullah M.Memon and Justice Khalid Ali G Kazi on Thursday put off hearing of a constitution petition. The petition was filed by Asif Ali Zardari seeking quashing of all cases registered ag
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Watercourses improvement project extended

Watercourses improvement project extended

The government has extended watercourses improvement project for further two years under the National Programme for Improvement of Watercourses to cop up the agricultural production.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Annual convention of Lions Club

Annual convention of Lions Club

The 11th Annual Convention of Lions Club is being held on May 17 in the provincial metropolis in which various issues about rehabilitation and treatment of people suffering from eye disease will be discussed.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
International moot on school safety

International moot on school safety

Against the backdrop of the October 2005 earthquake and the loss of 17,000 innocent lives of school children due to the destruction of school buildings.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
PML-N opposes Taseer's appointment

PML-N opposes Taseer's appointment

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has expressed reservations over the appointment of what it called a 'controversial person' as new Punjab Governor and asked the coalition partner Pakistan People's Party to clarify its position in this regard.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Ahsan hopes PPP to resolve judiciary issue

Ahsan hopes PPP to resolve judiciary issue

Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) leader Ahsan Iqbal has expressed the hope that Pakistan People's Party (PPP) would get the judiciary issue resolved as the party has rendered un-matched sacrifices for the cause of democracy. PML-N was committed to restore j
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
US envoy calls on Nawaz

US envoy calls on Nawaz

American Ambassador in Pakistan NW Patterson on Thursday met Pakistan Muslim League-N Chief Nawaz Sharif at his Raiwind farm home to talk about various matters of mutual interest, including the relations, Pakistan's economic issues, political situation an
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
FPCCI flays LPG price hike

FPCCI flays LPG price hike

The Chairman on LPG, Zonal Standing Committee, Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Irfan Khokhar has criticised the fresh rise in the price of liquefied petroleum gas urged the marketing companies to withdraw it forthwith.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Saarc Chamber President calls on EU team

Saarc Chamber President calls on EU team

A delegation of Saarc Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) led by its President Tariq Sayeed called on the European Union mission and discussed matter relating to boosting of trade and investment. The other members of the delegation included, Iftikhar
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Oracle wins two International awards

Oracle wins two International awards

Oracle has won Best Revenue Management Solution and Best Product Awards at Billing and OSS World Conference and Exp. in Chicago. Oracle has been awarded with two Billing & OSS World 2008 Excellence Awards, recognising Oracle Communications Billing and Rev
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
100 killed in Nigeria oil pipeline fire

100 killed in Nigeria oil pipeline fire

At least 100 people were killed and scores injured when fuel from a pipeline ruptured by an earthmover building a road on the outskirts of Nigeria's capital caught fire, the Red Cross said on Thursday.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
100 killed in Nigeria oil pipeline fire

100 killed in Nigeria oil pipeline fire

At least 100 people were killed and scores injured when fuel from a pipeline ruptured by an earthmover building a road on the outskirts of Nigeria's capital caught fire, the Red Cross said on Thursday.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Flour mills in Punjab to close down operations May 17

Flour mills in Punjab to close down operations May 17

Members of Pakistan Flour Mills Association, Punjab, have announced to close down their mills from Saturday, May 17, in protest against, what they said, the attitude of provincial Food Department, which is creating numerous problems for millers in carryin
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Flour mills in Punjab to close down operations May 17

Flour mills in Punjab to close down operations May 17

Members of Pakistan Flour Mills Association, Punjab, have announced to close down their mills from Saturday, May 17, in protest against, what they said, the attitude of provincial Food Department, which is creating numerous problems for millers in carryin
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Flour mills in Punjab to close down operations May 17

Flour mills in Punjab to close down operations May 17

Members of Pakistan Flour Mills Association, Punjab, have announced to close down their mills from Saturday, May 17, in protest against, what they said, the attitude of provincial Food Department, which is creating numerous problems for millers in carryin
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Input tax adjustment method may be revised in budget

Input tax adjustment method may be revised in budget

The government is likely to revise procedure for obtaining adjustment of input tax under the controversial section 8B of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 in the upcoming Budget 2008-09.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (May 15, 2008) and the forecast for Friday (May 16, 2008).
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Input tax adjustment method may be revised in budget

Input tax adjustment method may be revised in budget

The government is likely to revise procedure for obtaining adjustment of input tax under the controversial section 8B of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 in the upcoming Budget 2008-09.
Published 16 May, 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 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Input tax adjustment method may be revised in budget

Input tax adjustment method may be revised in budget

The government is likely to revise procedure for obtaining adjustment of input tax under the controversial section 8B of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 in the upcoming Budget 2008-09.
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Nomination papers of Sharifs accepted

Nomination papers of Sharifs accepted

The Returning Officers in NA-123 and PP-154 respectively accepted the nomination papers of PML-N Chief Nawaz Sharif and party President Shahbaz Sharif on Thursday. The Returning Officer Chaudhry Badar-ud-Din, while rejecting the objections against the can
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Nomination papers of Sharifs accepted

Nomination papers of Sharifs accepted

The Returning Officers in NA-123 and PP-154 respectively accepted the nomination papers of PML-N Chief Nawaz Sharif and party President Shahbaz Sharif on Thursday. The Returning Officer Chaudhry Badar-ud-Din, while rejecting the objections against the can
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (May 15, 2008).

Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Justice Azizullah takes oath as Acting SHC CJ

Justice Azizullah takes oath as Acting SHC CJ

Senior puisne judge of the High Court of Sindh (SHC), Justice Azizullah M. Memon on Thursday took oath as the Acting Chief Justice of the High Court. Earlier, Chief Justice of SHC, Justice Muhammad Afzal Soomro took oath as Judge of the Federal Shariat Co
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Thursday (May 15, 2008) and for Friday (May 16, 2008).
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
Justice Azizullah takes oath as Acting SHC CJ

Justice Azizullah takes oath as Acting SHC CJ

Senior puisne judge of the High Court of Sindh (SHC), Justice Azizullah M. Memon on Thursday took oath as the Acting Chief Justice of the High Court. Earlier, Chief Justice of SHC, Justice Muhammad Afzal Soomro took oath as Judge of the Federal Shariat Co
Published 16 May, 2008 12:00am
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