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Print - 2008-06-06
US MIDDAY: gold falls

US MIDDAY: gold falls

US gold futures were lower on Thursday but had retraced sharp early losses, and dealers said bullion should be supported by chart-based strength ahead of Friday's US payrolls report. The August gold contract on Comex division of New York Mercantile Exchan
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
10-year old girl given to settle dispute

10-year old girl given to settle dispute

A Jirga held in Din Mohammad Kosh village near Kashmore on Wednesday evening decided to give a 10-year old girl in marriage to settle a dispute over an old Karo-Kari incident. Reports reaching here said the Jirga gave the verdict to settle a 10-year-old K
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Breach develops in Rato canal

Breach develops in Rato canal

A 50-feet breach developed in Rato canal at RD-6 in the Garhi Yasin area on Wednesday evening. Around 50 houses of Mohammad Nawaz Deenari village were submerged in floodwater. Villagers were trying to plug the breach. Villagers said that they did not rece
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Cabinet meeting today

Cabinet meeting today

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah would preside over the meeting of the Provincial Cabinet on Friday (today), June 6, 2008, at 4:00pm at 7th Floor, New Sindh Secretariat Building No 1, Karachi.
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Four hurt as militants, police exchange fire

Four hurt as militants, police exchange fire

Suspected militants and police exchanged fire near Nowshehra on Thursday, injuring a policeman and at least three civilians, police and witnesses said. Firing started after the militants took shelter inside a mosque at village Badrashi in the outskirts of
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Government to honour all commitments: Shazia

Government to honour all commitments: Shazia

Sindh Minister for Information Shazia Marri has said the service to people and providing them maximum facilities is top priority of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) government. It was the mission given by Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto to PPP leadership
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Killers of 15 held

Killers of 15 held

Lodhran Police have arrested three killers from Sohrab Goth, Karachi, on Thursday morning, who were wanted by the Police in murder case of 15 people in Lodhran. The culprits were identified as Hazara Khan, Muhammad Akhtar Khan and Muhammad Sadiq, who kill
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Farmer deprived of tractor

Farmer deprived of tractor

As many as six dacoits deprived a farmer of his tractor near Sadhuwali area on Thursday night. According to Tarinda Mohammad Pannah police, a farmer Mohammed Yaseen after ploughing his fields was going home in his tractor when six armed dacoits countered
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Use of tinted glasses in vehicles banned

Use of tinted glasses in vehicles banned

Municipal Administration Jamshed Town has put a ban on use of tinted glasses in the vehicles with in the limits of the town. The decision to this effect was made at a joint meeting of the Town Administration led by Town Nazim, Jawaid Ahmed and Police offi
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Plans afoot for linking airport with city through KCR

Plans afoot for linking airport with city through KCR

Plans are afoot for linking Karachi airport with the city through Karachi Circular Railway. The plan has been incorporated in the Karachi Circular Railway project, which is now being revived under Karachi Urban Transport Corporation (KUTC).
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Minorities insecure in India: Gilani

Minorities insecure in India: Gilani

In occupied Kashmir, senior Kashmiri Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Gilani has termed India as a Hindu state, where life, honour and property of minorities including Muslims, Sikhs and Christians are insecure.
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Saying no to Musharraf

Saying no to Musharraf

It was in March 2007, when a shy-looking Chaudhry said no to the most powerful president. A year later, another Chaudhry said no to the same but weak president.
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Advancing the clock

Advancing the clock

The advancing of the clock has been an exercise in futility in the recent past, as no significant saving of power was witnessed. I wonder how it can yield different results this time. The construction of the office premises in the cities is not in a way t
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
State of the Economy: Fiscal Policy Choices in Budget 2008-09 - II

State of the Economy: Fiscal Policy Choices in Budget 2008-09 - II

The Macroeconomic Scenario For 2008-09: The previous section has highlighted that the current fiscal year is likely to close with burgeoning deficits in the budget and in the current account of the balance of payments along with galloping inflation
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
State of the Economy: Fiscal Policy Choices in Budget 2008-09 - II

State of the Economy: Fiscal Policy Choices in Budget 2008-09 - II

The Macroeconomic Scenario For 2008-09: The previous section has highlighted that the current fiscal year is likely to close with burgeoning deficits in the budget and in the current account of the balance of payments along with galloping inflation
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Recklessly outspoken Aitzaz

Recklessly outspoken Aitzaz

That fiercely independent Aitzaz Ahsan had not parted company with the PPP leadership so far, it was a political miracle. An ordinary mortal could not have put up with so much flak as he did. Once, he had earned Benazir Bhutto's anger just because he had
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Yet another amnesty for black money!

Yet another amnesty for black money!

As some reports in the press, suggest the government is considering announcing an amnesty scheme in the forthcoming budget for fiscal year 2007-08 that would legalise black money economy on payment of 2.5 to 3 percent of the value of the undeclared assets
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
JS Bank, 1LINK sign agreement

JS Bank, 1LINK sign agreement

JS Bank Ltd and 1LINK have signed an agreement to get ATM and value added services to the customers of JS Bank. According to an announcement here Thursday, JS Bank has become a member of 1link by virtue of this agreement and have successfully enabled thei
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
French Consul General fetes EU trade representatives

French Consul General fetes EU trade representatives

A delegation of European Trade representatives based in Islamabad attended an economic seminar arranged by the French Trade Commission in Karachi. The delegation led by Tomas Niklasson, Counsellor EU for political Affairs, Trade and Communication comprise
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Economic growth can be threatened by water scarcity

Economic growth can be threatened by water scarcity

Professor Dr Muhammad Iqbal Bhanger, Director, National Centre of Excellence in Analytical Chemistry, University of Sindh said due to scarcity of water especially during last two decades, water is one of the critical issue for economic and social developm
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
PPMA demands increase in medicine prices, withdrawal of IST

PPMA demands increase in medicine prices, withdrawal of IST

The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) has demanded of the government to increase the prices of locally manufactured medicines by 10 percent and withdraw the Input Sales Tax (IST)on packaging materials.
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Shaikh Ayaz International Conference website launched

Shaikh Ayaz International Conference website launched

The organising committee of 2nd International Shaikh Ayaz Conference on Language and Literature has launched website of Shaikh Ayaz International Conference in a bid to mark 2008 as International Language Year as per the announcement of General Assembly o
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
'Pashtoons plotting to take over city'

'Pashtoons plotting to take over city'

Karachi Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal has described ethnic Pashtoons as a "threat", saying they are plotting to take over the city. "These Pashtoon means like fundamentalist - religiously fundamentalist, religiously extremist," Kamal told the American NPR radi
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Durrani-Kamal tussle: Sindh government to 'align' CDGK

Durrani-Kamal tussle: Sindh government to 'align' CDGK

Karachi Nazim Mustafa Kamal is trying hard to prevail over Sindh Local Government Minister Agha Siraj Khan Durrani, the provincial government is all set to bring the authority of provincial and city governments in a 'proper alignment' to simplify the syst
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Drug pusher awarded life imprisonment

Drug pusher awarded life imprisonment

District and Sessions Judge Larkana, Bashir Ahmed Khoso who is also the Special Judge for Narcotics on Thursday found guilty and awarded life imprisonment and a fine rupees one million to a drug pusher involved in a case. The convict Munir Ahmed Pathan wi
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Transfers and Postings

Transfers and Postings

The Acting Chief Justice and the Judges of Sindh High Court have ordered the following transfers and postings of District and Session Judges with immediate effect: Farooq Ali Channa has been transferred from Mirpurkhas and posted to Hyderabad.
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Restoration of judiciary: IISS urges intelligentsia to join march

Restoration of judiciary: IISS urges intelligentsia to join march

Irtiqa Institute of Social Sciences, (IISS), has urged the intelligentsia in general and its members in particular to respond the clarion call given by the lawyers in an effective manner, and join the long march that will start on June, 9, 2008 from Karac
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
KGCA restricts goods supply to Punjab

KGCA restricts goods supply to Punjab

The Karachi Goods Carrier's Association (KGCA) in collaboration with other organisations has decided to restrict by road supply of goods to Punjab in protest against the discriminative action by the law enforcers. This was said by a press release issued h
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
President worked for betterment of nation and country: Ibad

President worked for betterment of nation and country: Ibad

Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ibad has said that country's present internal and external situations do not allow to create any kind of confrontation and added that President Pervez Musharraf has always worked for the betterment of the nation and country.
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
IGP announces accelerated promotion for officers

IGP announces accelerated promotion for officers

Accelerated and out of turn promotion and selection for in-service training/course would be given to the police officers who demonstrate exceptional performance and gallantry acts beyond the call of duty so as to encourage them.
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Jewellery, valuables worth millions of rupees looted

Jewellery, valuables worth millions of rupees looted

Armed dacoits taken away goods and valuables worth Rs millions besides cash and mobile phones in two different, what could be termed, daredevil dacoities. The first incident took place in Shah Faisal Colony No 2, where some 20 armed men equipped with soph
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
PTEA against R&D facility linkage with export volume

PTEA against R&D facility linkage with export volume

Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) has decried the proposal in the budget to link the research & development (R&D) facility with volume of exports. In an emergent meeting held here on Thursday the PTEA members took strong exception to the propo
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
PTEA against R&D facility linkage with export volume

PTEA against R&D facility linkage with export volume

Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) has decried the proposal in the budget to link the research & development (R&D) facility with volume of exports. In an emergent meeting held here on Thursday the PTEA members took strong exception to the propo
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Bid to save energy: solar geyser installed at Enercon building

Bid to save energy: solar geyser installed at Enercon building

In a bid to boost government's energy conservation efforts, a solar geyser having a capacity to heat up 35 gallons of water was installed at Energy Condervation Centre's (Enercon) building here on Thursday. Federal Minister for Environment Hameedullah Jan
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
PSEB, MoIT dismiss ETPB notices as illegal, baseless

PSEB, MoIT dismiss ETPB notices as illegal, baseless

Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) and Ministry of Information Technology (MoIT) have dismissed as illegal and baseless the legal notices issued by the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB). The notice to vacate the building in seven days was served on a
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Photo exhibition at British High Commission

Photo exhibition at British High Commission

Britain is home to Muslim communities originating from almost every country in the Muslim world, playing an active role in every realm of life, said Robert Brinkley, British High Commissioner to Pakistan at a photo exhibition organised by the British High
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
10,000 to be recruited in police department: Suddle

10,000 to be recruited in police department: Suddle

Inspector General of Police Sindh (IGP) Dr Shoaib Suddle has said that at least 10,000 new vacancies have been created in Sindh police, which would be advertised in the national press in a couple of days.
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Warid introduces Safe Arrival SMS service

Warid introduces Safe Arrival SMS service

Warid Telecom becomes first operator in Pakistan to introduce Safe Arrival SMS service for its Post-paid subscribers. The Safe Arrival SMS service is an innovative service that allows travelling subscribers with international roaming or SMS roaming activa
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
LDA demolishes 37 shops, illegal extensions

LDA demolishes 37 shops, illegal extensions

The Estate Management Directorate of the Lahore Development Authority has demolished 37 temporary shops and illegal extensions of seven hotels in the Johar Town area during its anti-encroachment drive. The LDA staff also uprooted iron benches, chairs and
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Soomro, Jamali condole with Sardar Qayyum

Soomro, Jamali condole with Sardar Qayyum

Chairman Senate Mohammedmian Soomro and Deputy Chairman Senate Jan Muhammad Khan Jamali have expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of Sardar Abdul Ghaffar Khan, the younger brother of former prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Abdul
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Piaf seeks incentives package in budget

Piaf seeks incentives package in budget

The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (Piaf) has demanded of the government to announce special package of incentives in the upcoming federal budget for relief to business community and the common man facing multiple problems since long d
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Prgea urges government to bridge communication gap

Prgea urges government to bridge communication gap

The Pakistan Readymade Garments and Exporters Association, former president, Ijaz A Khokar on Thursday said there is a communication gap between government and business community as a result of which business sector is facing hardships.
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Transfers and postings

Transfers and postings

Sub-Divisional Forest Officer Kasur, Muhammad Irshad has been transferred and posted as District Officer Forests. Forest Ranger Mukhtar Raza presently posted as District Officer Forest Kasur has been transferred at the disposal of Chief Conservator Forest
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Legislation likely to prevent farmers from burning crop residues

Legislation likely to prevent farmers from burning crop residues

The government is making legislation to prevent farmers from burning residues of crops because it adds to the environmental pollution and also reduces soil fertility. This was stated by Punjab Agriculture Secretary Javaid Iqbal Awan at a seminar on "optim
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Rs 800 million assured for agriculture tools

Rs 800 million assured for agriculture tools

Speaker Punjab Assembly Rana Muhammad Iqbal has said that the government is allocating Rs 800 million in the budget for provision of agricultural tools to farmers, while the mark-up on agri loans will also be reduced. Talking to a farmers delegation he sa
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
'Rs 26 billion being spent on health facilities'

'Rs 26 billion being spent on health facilities'

The district government is spending Rs 26 billion on the improvement and upgradation of rural health centres, basic health units and tehsil headquarter hospitals in Sialkot district.
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Due role in anti-polio drive urged

Due role in anti-polio drive urged

The District Coordination Officer Abdul Aziz Uqaili has called upon councillors, representatives of NGOs, teachers, students and social workers to play their role during the three-day campaign to be conducted from June 10 to 12. He was presiding over a me
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Teaching hospitals to have CT scan, MRI machines

Teaching hospitals to have CT scan, MRI machines

Provincial Health Minister Dr Saghir Ahmed has said that Sindh government will procure CT scan and MRI machine one each for Sindh's teaching hospitals at a cost of Rs 564 million.
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
87 kids with cleft lips, palates operated at Dera Ghazi Khan camp

87 kids with cleft lips, palates operated at Dera Ghazi Khan camp

Senior Plastic Surgeon Dr Ghulam Qadir Faiyyaz and his team of surgeons and doctors operated upon 87, under 10, children inflicted with cleft palate and lips at a camp organised by Al-Mustafa Welfare Society in Dera Ghazi Khan.
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
AJK students visits IIUI

AJK students visits IIUI

A delegation of students from Darul Uloom Chaman Kot Azad Kashmir visited the old campus of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) here on Thursday. The delegation was briefed by IIUI's Deputy Director Public Relations, Syed Muzammil Hussai
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
LDA directs to expedite uplift works

LDA directs to expedite uplift works

Lahore Development Authority Director General Irfan Ali has ordered Water and Sanitation Authority (WASA) officials to expedite the installation work on tube-wells in the city and complete it by the end of this month. He inspected the WASA infrastructure
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Walk held to promote clean environment

Walk held to promote clean environment

A walk was held here on Thursday in connection with the World Environment Day to create public awareness against environmental pollution. The walk started from Railway Chowk and concluded at Town Hall, was which participated, by people from various walks
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
LPG cheaper than diesel, kerosene, furnace oil: report

LPG cheaper than diesel, kerosene, furnace oil: report

The liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) remains cheaper than diesel, kerosene and furnace oil, according to the LPG Association of Pakistan (LPGAP), a group, comprising licensed LPG marketing companies.
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Water supply to canals reduced

Water supply to canals reduced

The supply of water to the canals of southern Punjab has again been reduced due to which the water supply to all the canals of Multan division has been shifted to turn by turn system. The sowing of cotton has become passive again as a result. According to
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Red Crescent to set up youth headquarters

Red Crescent to set up youth headquarters

A meeting of members of Hilal-e-Ahmar managing committee was held to discuss measures for enhancing the scope and funds of the welfare society to make it more effective.
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

The Foreign Minister Shah Mahmud Qureshi put in yet another good performance at the National Assembly on Thursday. Here, he spoke in defence of Pakistan's sovereign right and the sneak activities of American predator drones that lob bombs on Pakistan terr
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
AARI develops post-harvest technology for mango

AARI develops post-harvest technology for mango

Scientists of Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI) Faisalabad has successfully developed post harvest technology to preserve and enhance mango export. This was told by MPA Chaudhry Raza Nasrullah Ghumman, addressing a training workshop on 'Post Har
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
UAF observes World Environment Day

UAF observes World Environment Day

World Environment Day provides us an opportunity to focus global as well as individual attention on critical environmental issues through a dedicated theme. A sustainable success could not be achieved by only celebrating an environment day every year but
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
World Environment Day observed

World Environment Day observed

The World Environment Day was observed throughout the country on Thursday like other parts of the globe to stimulate awareness of environmental issues and enhance political attention and action. The WED slogan for 2008 was "kick the habit towards a low ca
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
'Number of plants infield to ensure bumper crop'

'Number of plants infield to ensure bumper crop'

Director Central Cotton Research Institute, Muhammad Arshad has said that farmers should keep the number of plants in their fields from 18000 to 23000 per acre to ensure good production. The suitable number of plants is the guarantee of a bumper crop.
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
200km-long roads being built in Sialkot district

200km-long roads being built in Sialkot district

City District Government Sialkot (CDGS) is spending more than Rs 40 crore during current fiscal period on the construction of 200 km long new roads in Sialkot, Pasrur, Daska and Sambrial tehsils of the district. The work on the project would be started so
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Cotton prices touch Rs 4,000 per 40-kg

Cotton prices touch Rs 4,000 per 40-kg

Cotton is being sold at Rs 4,000 per 40 kg as the ginners are demanding higher price for good quality cotton. Despite the low volume in the business, the trend of increase in the prices continues. According to the market sources, further increase in the p
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Social sciences vital to socio-economic development: Dr Ishrat

Social sciences vital to socio-economic development: Dr Ishrat

The 7th meeting of the HEC Committee on the Development of Social Sciences and Humanities was held at the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Secretariat, Islamabad. Dr Ishrat Husain, Director, Institute of Business Administration, Karachi chaired the meeti
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
DTO urged to issue certificate to WCCISP

DTO urged to issue certificate to WCCISP

Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry South Punjab (WCCISP) convenor Samina Javed has said that Director Trade Organisation (DTO) should issue a certificate to WCCISP so that women could play their role in enhancing the exports by introducing the Pakista
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Lawyers reject constitutional package

Lawyers reject constitutional package

The legal fraternity of Southern Punjab rejected the proposed 18th Constitutional Amendment (constitutional package) being forwarded by Pakistan People's Party (PPP), and termed it an attempt to "delay the restoration of those judges who had declined to t
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (June 05, 2008) and the forecast for Friday (June 06, 2008).
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
NWFP chief minister directs to intensify pace of uplift work

NWFP chief minister directs to intensify pace of uplift work

NWFP Chief Minister, Ameer Haider Khan Hoti, has directed Gallyat development authority to install streetlights in Nathiagalli and improve sanitation situation in the area. The minister issued these directives on the occasion of his surprise visit to the
Published 06 Jun, 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 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
'Verdict on deposed judges given in public court'

'Verdict on deposed judges given in public court'

PML-N Senior Vice President Makhdoom Javed Hashmi has said the decision to restore all judges, including chief justice Iftikhar Chaudhry has been given in the public court. He stated this while talking with Business Recorder here on Thursday. Hashm
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
PML-N suggestions on constitutional package finalised

PML-N suggestions on constitutional package finalised

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Committee tasked to examine the Pakistan Peoples Party's Constitutional Package has finalised its recommendations and would present them to party chief Mian Nawaz Sharif on Friday.
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (June 05, 2008).

Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Shahbaz takes oath as Punjab MPA today

Shahbaz takes oath as Punjab MPA today

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Shahbaz Sharif will take oath as a member of the Punjab Assembly on Friday. Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer has already summoned the session on Friday (June 6). The Election Commission had already published Sharif's n
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Sanaullah Baloch may resign from Senate today

Sanaullah Baloch may resign from Senate today

Senator Sanaullah Baloch of Balochistan National Party (BNP-Mangal), who arrived here in the country after ending his self exile the other day, is likely to resign from the upper house today (Friday).
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (June 05, 2008).

Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Mukhtar blasts former servicemen for opposing Musharraf's policies

Mukhtar blasts former servicemen for opposing Musharraf's policies

Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar has criticised the Ex-Servicemen Society for opposing the policies of President Pervez Musharraf. Talking to BBC Radio, the Minister said they (ex-servicemen) ought to have talked against the President when they wer
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan needs political, economic stability: Mukhtar

Pakistan needs political, economic stability: Mukhtar

Federal Defence Minister Ahmed Mukhtar has said that Pakistan needs economic and political stability and collective efforts should be made for this purpose. Talking to a private TV channel he said that the country is facing several problems, including pri
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Toll plazas revenue collection up by Rs eight billion

Toll plazas revenue collection up by Rs eight billion

The government on Thursday told the Senate that revenue collected by the toll plazas increased after some of them were given to the private sector. As compared to last year Rs 7 billion, Minister for Communication Khurshid Shahd said Rs 8 billions revenue
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (June 05, 2008).

Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Sales Tax refund: Supreme Court dismisses review appeal against FBR

Sales Tax refund: Supreme Court dismisses review appeal against FBR

The Supreme Court has dismissed a review appeal filed by Fecto Belarus against the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for obtaining refund of Rs 493 million pertaining to bank guarantees encashed by the board on the release of imported tractors without paymen
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (June 05, 2008).

Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Hazara Phosphate sell-off: six participate in pre-bid meeting

Hazara Phosphate sell-off: six participate in pre-bid meeting

Six parties have participated in the Privatisation Commission pre-bid meeting for Hazara Phosphate Fertilisers (Private) Limited (HPFL) after they carried out their independent due diligence of the transaction.
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Need stressed for awareness about water conservation

Need stressed for awareness about water conservation

Speakers at a conference stressed the need of spreading awareness amongst masses to initiate efforts regarding water conservation aim to save country from acute aqua shortage in coming years.
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

The rupee moved both ways as it gained five paisa against dollar in the interbank market on Thursday for buying at 67.35 while it did not show any change for selling at 67.50, money experts said.
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Clerks protest against price hike

Clerks protest against price hike

A large number of clerks belonging to All Pakistan Clerks Association protested against the increasing prices of commodities in front of Governor House here on Thursday. The clerks led by their President Ashraf Nadeem Bhatti and General Secretary Hafiz Ya
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

The rupee moved both ways as it gained five paisa against dollar in the interbank market on Thursday for buying at 67.35 while it did not show any change for selling at 67.50, money experts said.
Published 06 Jun, 2008 12:00am
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