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Print - 2008-05-31
Fruit of lawyers' struggle to reach common man soon: Iftikhar

Fruit of lawyers' struggle to reach common man soon: Iftikhar

Deposed chief justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said that lawyers' struggle has reached its final phase and its fruits will reach the common man soon. He praised the lawyers' struggle, and lauded sacrifices of lawyers of Sindh.
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Apsia threatens to shutdown mills

Apsia threatens to shutdown mills

All Pakistan Sizing Industries Association (Apsia) has threatened closing down all the 350 mills for indefinite period, if the government enhances the gas prices. Addressing a press conference here, Chairman Apsia, Mirza Muhammad Shafique said that the di
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Traders to open shops on Friday

Traders to open shops on Friday

Old City Traders Alliance (OCTA), representing 60 markets of old city area has announced to defy government instructions to close shops on Friday. Chairman OCTA, Jameel Ahmed Paracha said that all traders associations in old city area have decided in a me
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Quit Smoking Helpline launched

Quit Smoking Helpline launched

"Cigarette smoking claims 100,000 lives every year in Pakistan where the rising tobacco consumption calls for effective anti-tobacco measures. The continually rising prevalence of smoking has brought the number of people who smoke to a staggering over 22
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Corruption in government departments to be eliminated: advisor

Corruption in government departments to be eliminated: advisor

Gul M. Lot, advisor to the chief minister Sindh on inquiries and anti-corruption establishments, has said that to facilitate masses stern action would be taken to eliminate corruption from all public dealing government departments and transparency in all
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Kalabagh dam project not suitable for Pakistan, says Shazia

Kalabagh dam project not suitable for Pakistan, says Shazia

Kalabagh dam project is not suitable for Pakistan as it creates hatred amongst the provinces, Sindh Information Minister Shazia Marri said here on Friday. She told reporters at Lahore Press Club that the country's integrity is more important than a projec
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
CPNE condolence

CPNE condolence

Arif Nizami, President of CPNE, Khushnood Ali Khan, Secretary General, and the members of CPNE Standing Committee have expressed deepest sympathy to the family of Dr Jabbar Khattak, Senior Vice President of CPNE and Chief Editor of Daily Awami Awaz, Karac
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Marble industry demands facilities in Manghopir

Marble industry demands facilities in Manghopir

Traders demand a series of needed facilities to develop and make marble industry, established in Manghopir, progressive with improvement in its infrastructure, regular supply of electricity, provision and replacement of more than 100 electricity poles and
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Government must not accept dictation of others: Qazi

Government must not accept dictation of others: Qazi

Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Qazi Hussain Ahmed said that we should make our policies according to our interests and not on the dictation of others. He said this while talking to reporters at the Punjab University's three day Book Fair 2008 organised at
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
'Vast opportunities exist for auto vendors in US'

'Vast opportunities exist for auto vendors in US'

The Principal Officer US Consulate in Lahore Brayn D Hunt said that vast opportunities existed for auto vendors in United States, therefore, they should come forward to do maximum business with the world's largest economy. He expressed these views during
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Manmohan meets childhood friend from Pakistan

Manmohan meets childhood friend from Pakistan

It was an emotional reunion for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his childhood friend from Pakistan Raja Mohammed Ali as they met on Friday after nearly six decades. Raja Ali, a native of Premier's ancestral Gah village in Pakistan's Punjab provin
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
NWFP minister calls to achieve 100 percent revenue target

NWFP minister calls to achieve 100 percent revenue target

NWFP Minister for Finance, Mohammad Humayun Khan on Friday took serious notice of the slow pace of revenue receipts on the part of some of the provincial departments and directed for ensuring 100 percent targets in the revenue collection.
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Distribution of Zakat on population basis opposed

Distribution of Zakat on population basis opposed

The Sub-Committee constituted by Federal Cabinet for review of Zakat system has recommended to distribute resources of Zakat among provinces by giving priority to the neglected and backward areas.
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Transfers and postings

Transfers and postings

The Punjab government has on Friday carried out transfers and postings of government officials. According to a notification, Rana Muhammad Arshad (on acting charge basis), Director Anti-corruption Establishment, Sargodha Region, has been transferred and d
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
KPT may have a female civilian chief after 18 years

KPT may have a female civilian chief after 18 years

The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) is likely to have a civilian chief executive, most probably a woman, after the 18 years, Business Recorder learnt on Friday. According to sources, the Karachi Port operator had no civilian chairman at the helm, since 19
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Annual result declaration ceremony of HPS held

Annual result declaration ceremony of HPS held

Habib Public School organised Annual Result Declaration Ceremony for the academic session 2007-08 here on Friday at school's premises. Rear Admiral S A Baqar, Habibian from the batch of 1962, officiated as the Chief Guest on the Occasion. Addressing the s
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Body of kidnapped trader recovered

Body of kidnapped trader recovered

Capital City Police Karachi on Friday arrested 11 suspects, allegedly involved in murder and robbery cases from different areas of the metropolis. According to police officials, a Special Investigation Team of Saddar Town headed by DSP Ali Raza arrested f
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
35 percent margin on imports to create liquidity problem: PTA

35 percent margin on imports to create liquidity problem: PTA

Pakistan Tanners Association Chairman SM Naseem in a press statement on Friday expressed deep concern over the imposition of 35 percent L/C margin on import which according to him will create liquidity problem as well as push up cost of production, which
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Japan to give Rs 19 million for two education projects

Japan to give Rs 19 million for two education projects

Japan has decided to grant financial support of $272,725 (approximately Rs 19 million), under Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO projects, to two Japanese NGOs for the implementation of school construction.
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Poverty line and our budget makers

Poverty line and our budget makers

The "Economist" weekly, in its issue dated May 24 has argued that "a dollar a day" definition of the World Bank is outdated as events have overtaken the results of the 2005 study when the global poverty line was drawn at a per capita "a dollar a day".
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Senate body calls to double allocations for Fata uplift

Senate body calls to double allocations for Fata uplift

Senate Standing Committee emphasised for doubling allocation of funds to speed up the pace of socio-economic in Fata. These remarks were made by Eng. Rashed Khan, Chairman of the Senate Standing committee on Safron while presiding a high level meeting at
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
'Rs 500 million to be allocated for rural uplift in Sindh budget'

'Rs 500 million to be allocated for rural uplift in Sindh budget'

Sindh Minister for Rural Development Zubair Ahmed Khan has said that Rs 500 million are being allocated for rural development in coming budget of the province. This he said in a meeting with Additional Chief Secretary Development Nazar Hussain Mahar at hi
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Government urged to review trade policy

Government urged to review trade policy

Alliance of Market Associations (AMA) has urged the government to review its liberal trade policy to discourage unchecked imports. In a statement here on Friday, chairman AMA Atiq Mir said that imports have already touched $16.8 billion mark despite a tot
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Pak-Nepal bilateral trade to be improved

Pak-Nepal bilateral trade to be improved

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and Nepal Embassy have agreed on taking new initiatives to promote bilateral trade and exploit the trade potential of both countries.
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Sri Lankan delegation visits BoI

Sri Lankan delegation visits BoI

A Twelve-member Sri Lanakan delegation along with V S Sidath Kumar the Consul General (CG) of Sri Lanka in Pakistan led by SPS Ranatunga Chief Operating Officer, Chemical Industries (Colombo) Ltd visited the Investment Division and Board of Investment (Bo
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Musharraf won't quit office: Sheikh Rashid

Musharraf won't quit office: Sheikh Rashid

Former federal minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has said that President Pervez Musharraf will not quit the office during the days to come, especially when the ruling alliance is itself set to ditch each other. Talking to a private television channel on Friday
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Mehfil-e-Naat on June 3

Mehfil-e-Naat on June 3

The ninth Mehfil-e-Naat will be held under the aegis of Anjuman Faizan Auliya, Pakpattan on June 3, at the shrine of Hazrat Baba Fareed-ud-Din Masood, Ganj Shakar.
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Lal Masjid week launched

Lal Masjid week launched

A large number of Jamia Hafsa and Jamia Faridia students along with political and civil society activists on Friday here staged a protest demonstration outside Lal Masjid against "Operation Silence" launched by the military commandos against the seminarie
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Six killed in road accident

Six killed in road accident

At least six people were killed and 11 others injured when a Hajera-bound bus plunged into a deep ravine while negotiating a sharp turn, some 160 km from here, on Friday. According to police sources, a wagon (DNWFP 8696) carrying passengers was heading to
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Minfal proposes to cultivate chillies on 56,400 hectares

Minfal proposes to cultivate chillies on 56,400 hectares

The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) has set the target of over 56,400 hectares area production of 104,500 tons chillies in order to fulfil domestic requirements. Official sources told APP here on Friday that two crops of red chillies
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Traders be allowed to close shops on Friday or Sunday: ICCI

Traders be allowed to close shops on Friday or Sunday: ICCI

Shopkeepers should be allowed to close shops on Friday or Sunday, because influx of customers varies due to location of markets at various places, said Muhammad Ijaz Abbasi, President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry addressing a meeting at ICCI.
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
35 percent LC margin opposed

35 percent LC margin opposed

The business community of Sialkot is contributing $1 billion to national exchequer in the shape of foreign exchange through its exports annually.
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Government asked to consider business community's problems

Government asked to consider business community's problems

The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, President, Muhammad Ijaz Abbasi has said that shopkeepers should be allowed to close shops on Friday or Sunday, because the influx of customers varies due to the location of markets at various places.
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
PSDC formed for industrial development in Punjab

PSDC formed for industrial development in Punjab

Punjab government has constituted a "Private Sector Development Committee" (PSDC) for industrial development and resolving the problems and difficulties being confronted by the business community in the province.
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia tied in bonds of religion, culture: Kundi

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia tied in bonds of religion, culture: Kundi

Deputy Speaker National Assembly Faisal Karim Kundi has said that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are tied in bonds of religion, history and culture and share unanimity of views on regional and global issues. He said this while talking to Ambassador of Saudi Ar
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Fertiliser dealers slammed for hoarding

Fertiliser dealers slammed for hoarding

Fertiliser dealers have stashed away DAP, urea and other agri inputs in expectation of increase in prices after the budget, and farmers are forced to pay exorbitant rates to obtain the needful.
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
'150 megawatts power plant to be operational by September'

'150 megawatts power plant to be operational by September'

A 150 megawatts private power plant at Samundri Road, which has been hired by Fesco, will become operational by September or October 2008, said Ahmad Saeed Akhtar Chief Executive, Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco).
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
CJP visits Khairpur today

CJP visits Khairpur today

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar will arrive his native district Khairpur, on a one-day visit, on Saturday. As per details of his visit, Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar will inaugurate the Khairpur district court complex the same day.
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Bank defaulters: SHC directs SBP to furnish formulated policy

Bank defaulters: SHC directs SBP to furnish formulated policy

A division bench of the Sindh High Court on Friday directed the State Bank of Pakistan to furnish formulated policy in respect of loan defaulters which is to be adopted by banks in performance of duties and loan recoveries.
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
India arrests 400 visiting Pakistanis on charges of visa tempering

India arrests 400 visiting Pakistanis on charges of visa tempering

Notwithstanding Pakistan's various measures to improve relations with India including release of hundreds of Indian prisoners and the condemned spy Kashmir Singh, India has recently arrested about 400 Pakistani while returning home on the charge of temper
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
PCDA proposes a five-year trade policy for long-term planning

PCDA proposes a five-year trade policy for long-term planning

Pakistan Chemists and Druggists Association (PCDA) has suggested that the trade policy be made for a minimum period of five years, said Chairman of PCDA Research and Development (R&D) Committee Dr Mushtaq Noorwala.
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
'Pakistan market not ready for 3G mobile'

'Pakistan market not ready for 3G mobile'

Marwan Zawaydeh Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Warid Telecom has said that presently Pakistani market is not ready for 3G mobile services because the cost of a mobile phone for this service is over Rs 50,000.
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Shelving KBD project lauded

Shelving KBD project lauded

Political, social, religious and business circles of Badin district, while welcoming the government decision to abandon the controversial Kalabagh Dam (KBD) project have termed the move a bold step.
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Verdict on Nawaz election petition reserved

Verdict on Nawaz election petition reserved

An election tribunal of the Lahore High Court on Friday reserved its verdict in an election petition to decide the eligibility of PML-N Chief Mian Nawaz Sharif to contest by-election from NA-123 Lahore.
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
'Government committed to maintain law and order'

'Government committed to maintain law and order'

The government is committed to maintaining law and order in the country at all cost and eliminating the menace of sectarianism in Dera Ismael Khan and other parts of the country, said A. Rehman Malik, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Interior Affairs here
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
The Sky Below screened in Islamabad

The Sky Below screened in Islamabad

Perveen Shaukat, patron of the Asia Study Group, the Pakistani cultural think tank that has brought to us 13 movies, from Saarc countries, out of the Himal Travelling Film South Asia series, introduced the first movie with the remark that The Sky Below wa
Published 31 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 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Coalition exerts pressure for Musharraf's resignation

Coalition exerts pressure for Musharraf's resignation

The coalition partners led by Pakistan People's Party are pulling noose around President Pervez Musharraf for his resignation before he is impeached. In an interview, PPP spokesman Farhatullah Babar said on Friday.
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Benazir card holders to get Rs 2,000 each every month: Zardari

Benazir card holders to get Rs 2,000 each every month: Zardari

The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) government plans to introduce in coming budget a monthly cash support programme for almost seven million poor through a card to be named after its slain chairperson Benazir Bhutto. PPP co-chairman, Asif Ali Zardari said t
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
PML-Q to defend Musharraf

PML-Q to defend Musharraf

Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) would defend President Pervez Musharraf if a resolution on his impeachment was moved in the parliament, former information minister Nisar A Memon told a news conference here on Friday.
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (May 30, 2008).

Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (May 30, 2008) and for Saturday (May 31, 2008).
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Neelum Jehlum Surcharge: LHC directs Nepra to submit reply

Neelum Jehlum Surcharge: LHC directs Nepra to submit reply

Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to submit written reply on next Friday regarding the surcharge of Neelum Jehlum Power Project Development Fund (NJHPF) imposed on electricity bills.
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (May 30, 2008).

Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Abdul Qadeer Khan says he gave confessional statement under duress

Abdul Qadeer Khan says he gave confessional statement under duress

Renowned nuclear scientist Dr A Q Khan said that he gave confessional statement for transfer of nuclear technology due to President Musharraf's pressure, Aaj TV reported. He said that his friends cheated him by saying that nothing would happen to h
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Officials asked to prepare feasibility reports

Officials asked to prepare feasibility reports

Pakistan Railways Chairman Muhammad Kashif Murtaza has directed the officials to make feasibility reports for double track on the sections of the railway lines where there is a single track, so that PC-1 and PC-2 of these sections can be approved and plan
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
LHC allows Rana Sana Ullah to contest by-polls

LHC allows Rana Sana Ullah to contest by-polls

The Lahore High Court acting as election tribunal dismissed an election petition against Provincial Law Minister, Rana Sana Ullah Khan as withdrawn and allowed him to contest by-election from Faisalabad PP-70.
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (May 30, 2008).

Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Illegal assets case: Nusrat Bhutto acquitted

Illegal assets case: Nusrat Bhutto acquitted

An accountability court while accepting the application of Begum Nusrat Bhutto, wife of former prime minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto acquitted her in the illegal assets reference filed in 1997.
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (May 30, 2008).

Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Rajasthan Royals reach IPL final

Rajasthan Royals reach IPL final

All-rounder Shane Watson and Yusuf Pathan helped Rajasthan Royals reach final of the first Indian Premier Leauge (IPL) as Royals defeated Delhi Daredevils by 105 runs in the first semi-final of IPL played at the Wankhede Stadium here on Friday.
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Australia in bright start

Australia in bright start

Simon Katich and Ricky Ponting hit contrasting half-centuries and shared a century second-wicket stand to carry Australia to 151 for one in their first innings at tea in the second Test against West Indies on Friday.
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Nadal and Djokovic on semi-final course as Serena slumps

Nadal and Djokovic on semi-final course as Serena slumps

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic stayed on course for a French Open semi-final showdown on Friday while Maria Sharapova survived a scare and Serena Williams crashed to her worst performance here since 1999.
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE further rise

THE RUPEE further rise

Further improvement was seen on the interbank market on Friday as the rupee rose by 35 paisa in relation to the dollar for buying at 66.90 and it also gained 50 paisa for selling at 67.00, dealers said.
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Transfer of Saudi Pak Bank ownership to consortium celebrated

Transfer of Saudi Pak Bank ownership to consortium celebrated

The Chairman and the re-constituted Board of Directors of Saudi Pak Commercial Bank, hosted a grand event to celebrate the conclusion of transfer of ownership to the consortium comprising Bank Muscat IFC, Nomura Securities and Sinthos Capital. The dinner
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE further rise

THE RUPEE further rise

Further improvement was seen on the interbank market on Friday as the rupee rose by 35 paisa in relation to the dollar for buying at 66.90 and it also gained 50 paisa for selling at 67.00, dealers said.
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
City filling stations stop sale of petrol and diesel

City filling stations stop sale of petrol and diesel

City petroleum stations on Friday stopped sale of diesel and petrol in anticipation of increase in the price of petroleum products on May 31, which caused severe hardships to the vehicle owners. No filling station located on busy roads of the provincial c
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Biodata of new PSM chairman

Biodata of new PSM chairman

Mueen Aftab with a brilliant academic career is a "Rhodes Scholar" a postgraduate of Oxford University in 1968 and a Masters Degree holder in Modern History from Exeter College, Oxford, UK in 1969. He got a gold medal in National Talent Scholar and Academ
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Kishanganga project part of Indus Water Commission meeting agenda

Kishanganga project part of Indus Water Commission meeting agenda

Indian Indus Water Treaty Commissioner Aranga Nathan on Friday said that the Kishanganga power project was part of the agenda to be discussed in the 100th Commission meeting. He said that no talk would take place on Baglihar dam, since it was a closed iss
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Friday (May 30, 2008).

Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Anti-dumping duties retarding exports growth: PTEA

Anti-dumping duties retarding exports growth: PTEA

Anti-dumping duties on Pakistan's exports have retarded the growth and expansion of trade to European markets, while high tariff walls in USA and other countries are making textile products incompetitive. This was stated by Tahir Ishaque Bharara, Chairman
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Shams appointed managing director Pak-Kuwait Investment

Shams appointed managing director Pak-Kuwait Investment

Senior Executive Vice President of Saudi-Pak Commercial Bank Shamsul Hasan has been appointed Managing Director, Pak-Kuwait Investment Company, in place of Istiqbal Mehdi. Shams has served as head of Northern Region Bank and later as Corporate Banking Hea
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Shams appointed managing director Pak-Kuwait Investment

Shams appointed managing director Pak-Kuwait Investment

Senior Executive Vice President of Saudi-Pak Commercial Bank Shamsul Hasan has been appointed Managing Director, Pak-Kuwait Investment Company, in place of Istiqbal Mehdi. Shams has served as head of Northern Region Bank and later as Corporate Banking Hea
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Shams appointed managing director Pak-Kuwait Investment

Shams appointed managing director Pak-Kuwait Investment

Senior Executive Vice President of Saudi-Pak Commercial Bank Shamsul Hasan has been appointed Managing Director, Pak-Kuwait Investment Company, in place of Istiqbal Mehdi. Shams has served as head of Northern Region Bank and later as Corporate Banking Hea
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Shahid Siddiqui new SLIC chairman

Shahid Siddiqui new SLIC chairman

Vice Chancellor of Ziauddin University Shahid Aziz Siddiqui has been appointed Chairman of State Life Insurance Corporation. Siddiqui topped CSS and had a brilliant career as a civil servant. As a DMG officer, he has served as Commissioner Karachi, Direct
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Shahid Siddiqui new SLIC chairman

Shahid Siddiqui new SLIC chairman

Vice Chancellor of Ziauddin University Shahid Aziz Siddiqui has been appointed Chairman of State Life Insurance Corporation. Siddiqui topped CSS and had a brilliant career as a civil servant. As a DMG officer, he has served as Commissioner Karachi, Direct
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Shahid Siddiqui new SLIC chairman

Shahid Siddiqui new SLIC chairman

Vice Chancellor of Ziauddin University Shahid Aziz Siddiqui has been appointed Chairman of State Life Insurance Corporation. Siddiqui topped CSS and had a brilliant career as a civil servant. As a DMG officer, he has served as Commissioner Karachi, Direct
Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 31 May, 2008 12:00am
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