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Print - 2008-06-07
Import margin

Import margin

The State Bank of Pakistan's recent announcement to levy 35% Import Margin on all imports has provoked an uproar amongst the importers community as it will not only increase the cost of imports but at the same time it would definitely lead to price soarin
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Kiyani interview

Kiyani interview

I think this was a pre-planned interview. The objective was to portray the good image of the army as it has lost its credibility among the masses after Bajaur, Swat, Waziristan and on top of that Lal Masjid operation. Kiyani put the blame on Musharraf tha
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
State of the Economy: Fiscal Policy Choices in Budget 2008-09 - III

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

SALES TAX: Sales tax is levied at two stages in Pakistan- at the stage of import and domestic production respectively. During the decade of the 90s, it acquired the characteristics of a value added tax. Therefore, the tax base for the tax is the va
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
State of the Economy: Fiscal Policy Choices in Budget 2008-09 - III

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

SALES TAX: Sales tax is levied at two stages in Pakistan- at the stage of import and domestic production respectively. During the decade of the 90s, it acquired the characteristics of a value added tax. Therefore, the tax base for the tax is the va
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
No maize-based ethanol, please

No maize-based ethanol, please

A maize-based ethanol production plant worth $100 million, planned for a site near Port Qasim in Karachi, is said to be in the doldrums. According to a press report, a foreign firm behind the project was all set to pursue the project after having been in
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Quitting with dignity?

Quitting with dignity?

Media reports suggest that President Musharraf is ready to quit, and that the PPP would make his exit "very dignified". A senior advisor to the Gilani government has been quoted by Reuters that threatened by possible impeachment, the President is reconcil
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Saudi Arabian special oil facility

Saudi Arabian special oil facility

The government of Pakistan's recent request, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to three oil rich Muslim countries, namely, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, to extend the special oil facility (SOF) has borne fruit: Saudi Arabia has
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
PDMEA urges continued R&D support

PDMEA urges continued R&D support

A delegation of the fabric manufacturers and exporters has met with the Federal Minister for Textile, Chawdhry Ahmed Mukhtar in Islamabad appraised him about the high manufacturing cost that has reduced export orders requested to continue three percent Re
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
No APCMA executive appears before CCP

No APCMA executive appears before CCP

None of the three executives of All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) appeared before the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on Friday. Instead, two of them were represented by their lawyers, in response to the show-cause notices iss
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Anti-wanni, domestic violence bill soon: Sherry

Anti-wanni, domestic violence bill soon: Sherry

Anti-Wanni Bill will soon be tabled in the National and Provincial Assemblies, whereas Domestic Violence Bill has been sent to the Ministry of Law and Justice for vetting and will be presented before the National Assembly within two weeks.
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Suicide bomb attacks foiled; four held

Suicide bomb attacks foiled; four held

The law enforcement agencies on Friday foiled a dangerous plan of high level destruction in federal capital as they impounded three explosive-laden vehicles carrying about 1,100 kilogrammes explosive, from Dhok Kala Khan area of Rawalpindi and arrested fo
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
SPSC announces results

SPSC announces results

Secretary, Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) Hyderabad has announced the names of successful candidates who were interviewed by the Commission for various posts in SPSC Hyderabad.
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
MNAs demand probe into misuse of agro farm plots

MNAs demand probe into misuse of agro farm plots

The members of National Assembly from both sides of the aisle on Friday asked the government to conduct probe into the allotment of plots by Capital Development Authority (CDA) for agro-farms which are being used for other purposes.
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

The subordination of tribalism to nationalism was expected as colonial powers redrew boundaries across the colonised world. However, packets of fierce tribalism are still evident in several parts of the world. Balochistan and parts of NWFP immediately com
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
PIA facing loss of Rs 40 billion, National Assembly told

PIA facing loss of Rs 40 billion, National Assembly told

Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar on Friday told the National Assembly that the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is presently facing a loss of Rs 40 billion and the government would soon come up with a an effective strategy to bring the nationa
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan eager to conclude Doha round: Dr Manzoor

Pakistan eager to conclude Doha round: Dr Manzoor

Pakistan's Permanent Representative and Ambassador to WTO, Dr Manzoor Ahmad on Friday said that being textile and cotton exporter, we are very positively and constructively interested in concluding the Doha Round.
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Workshop on Islamic finances held

Workshop on Islamic finances held

Modaraba Association of Pakistan (MAP) in collaboration with Al Huda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics arranged a two days workshop on Islamic Finances here, in which a number of employees of modarabas participated. The purpose of the workshop was t
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
PAF war hero laid to rest with full military honours

PAF war hero laid to rest with full military honours

Flying Officer Syed Shamshad Hussain (Retd), a PAF hero and war veteran of 1971 war, who died in UAE the other day was laid to rest at PAF graveyard, Korangi Creek air base with full military honours. A large number of senior PAF serving and retired offic
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Students advised to collect admit cards

Students advised to collect admit cards

MBBS Second Year students (third semester) and MBBS Third Year Students (fifth semester) of Sindh Medical College and Dow Medical Colleges have been advised to collect admit cards for theory examinations from their respective colleges.
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Traders' cooperation to control crime lauded

Traders' cooperation to control crime lauded

District Police Officer, Hyderabad Najaf Qulli Mirza has lauded the role of business community of the city in co-operating police for controlling crimes and maintaining law and order situation. He was presiding over meeting with the representatives of tra
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Karachi University Sindhi Kahani conference today

Karachi University Sindhi Kahani conference today

A Sindhi Kahani conference will be held at the University of Karachi (KU) on June 7. An announcement to this effect was made by the spokesman of the institution on Friday. He said the daylong moot would be organised under the auspices of the KU Department
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
PCFAMEA seeks R&D extension, cut in export refinance rate

PCFAMEA seeks R&D extension, cut in export refinance rate

The Pakistan Cotton Fashion Apparel Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCFAMEA) has sought several incentives including extension in Research and Development (R&D) support with enhanced rate for further five years, cut in export refinance rate and c
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Implementation steps for Prime Minister housing programme discussed

Implementation steps for Prime Minister housing programme discussed

Sindh Chief Secretary Fazlur Rehman has directed the concerned organisations to develop inter-departmental cooperation and liaison for effective implementation of Prime Minister's housing program so that provision of housing facilities to the needy people
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Haqqani to present credentials to Bush

Haqqani to present credentials to Bush

Pakistan's new ambassador to the United States Hussain Haqqani is scheduled to present his diplomatic credentials to President George W Bush on Friday at the White House. Ambassador Haqqani is Pakistan's 20th ambassador to Washington and has had a series
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
US working to strengthen democracy in Pakistan: report

US working to strengthen democracy in Pakistan: report

With the March 2008 change in government, there is renewed opportunity for the United States to assist Pakistan's return to civilian democracy by strengthening its institutions, says a new State Department report detailing the state of democracy around th
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Security in twin cities beefed up

Security in twin cities beefed up

Security in the twin cities has been boosted here on Friday where three vehicles laden with explosives were intercepted just days after a deadly attack on the Danish embassy.
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
NCGLS trains over 2,000 experts

NCGLS trains over 2,000 experts

Dr Ashraf said that National Core Group of Life Sciences (NCGLS) has trained more than 2000 experts by organising 36 workshops through out the country. He added the NCGLS not only provided resources to the life sciences institutions in order to upgrade th
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
'PPP still stands by spirit of Bhurban declaration'

'PPP still stands by spirit of Bhurban declaration'

Secretary General PPP Jahangir Badar has said that his party still stands by the spirit of Bhurban declaration vis restoration of deposed judges and the difference of opinion with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is only on the modalities.
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Badin's ADB-funded SDSSP in jeopardy

Badin's ADB-funded SDSSP in jeopardy

Sindh Devolved Social Service Programme (SDSSP) initiated in Badin district in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is in jeopardy owing to negligence of the district government. Sources said that only Rs 62 million could be released in 200
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
SHOs warned against delay in registration of FIRs

SHOs warned against delay in registration of FIRs

Sindh minister for home and forests Dr Zulfiqar Ali Mirza has warned the Station House Officers (SHOs) of strict disciplinary action against whom any report about employing inordinate delay in registration of First Information Report (FIR) was noticed or
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
'Country has great potential to produce ethanol'

'Country has great potential to produce ethanol'

With several sugar industries and factories, the country has a great potential to produce and use ethanol as an alternative environment-friendly energy source. This was stated by the Director Botanical Garden and Herbarium of the Shah Abdul Latif Universi
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Sweden tightens security around embassy

Sweden tightens security around embassy

Sweden tightened security around its embassy in Pakistan on Friday after new warnings in the wake of a suicide car bomb attack outside the Danish embassy, a foreign ministry spokesman said. "The security around the embassy in Islamabad was tightened on Mo
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
CDA setting up first-ever liver transplant centre

CDA setting up first-ever liver transplant centre

Capital Development Authority is establishing the first-ever liver transplant centre, costing approximately Rs 400 million, it has been reliably learnt here on Friday.
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Hizbani made EP Tribunal chief, Karachi

Hizbani made EP Tribunal chief, Karachi

The Federal Government in exercise of powers conferred upon by Section 20(1) of the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997 (XXIV of 1997), has appointed former Justice Shamsuddin Hizbani as Chairman, Environmental Protection Tribunal, Karachi.
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
FJWU holds documentary and poster exhibition

FJWU holds documentary and poster exhibition

The Department of Gender Studies, Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) organised a documentary exhibition and poster display on Friday. More than 49 students participated in the event while the Chairperson, Department of Communication Sciences, Dr Shamim
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
US Consulate General's workshop on advocacy and lobbying skills

US Consulate General's workshop on advocacy and lobbying skills

Leading American social activist and trainer Josie Bass highlighted the "importance of leadership for the creation of valued institutions" while speaking at the concluding session of the two-day workshop organised by the US Consulate General (CG) and Wome
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Power supply to tube-wells restored

Power supply to tube-wells restored

After the intervention of Senior Minister NWFP, Bashir Ahmed Bilour, electricity supply to six tube-wells of the Town-III Peshawar disconnected due to non-payment of arrears by the town administration was restored on Friday.
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Pakistani trade delegation meets Canadian minister

Pakistani trade delegation meets Canadian minister

Pakistani trade delegation under SM Muneer was called on the Canadian Provincial Minister of Export Development and Trade exchanged bilateral trade and economic issues between Pakistan and Canada. Muneer briefed the Minister about the activities of Pakist
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
OICCI lauds government decision to involve stakeholders

OICCI lauds government decision to involve stakeholders

The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has welcomed the government's initiative of involving stakeholders prior to taking any policy decision. The move will bring stability back to the stock market and will also help in raising in
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
100-acre agro-based industrial estates to be set up

100-acre agro-based industrial estates to be set up

Sindh Minister for Industries and Commerce, Abdul Rauf Siddiqui has said that the government will allocate 100 acres each, land for developing agro based industries, in Hyderabad Sukkur, and Nawab Shah. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Karachi Chambe
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
DIBPL, American Express ink MoU

DIBPL, American Express ink MoU

Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Ltd (DIBPL) and American Express Travel Related Services Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd have collaborated to offer one window travel solution for its Dubai Lounge Priority Banking and Non-Resident customers.
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Trader demands action against LDA officer

Trader demands action against LDA officer

Johar Town Trader Arif Butt has alleged that officer of the Lahore Development Authority Sheikh Farid victimised him and destroyed his restaurant resulting in the loss of million of rupees. He demanded police protection and his family because he said Fari
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Consumer courts decide three cases

Consumer courts decide three cases

District Consumer's courts have dealt with three cases of consumers on various complaints. The court has taken the notice of a complaint of Muhammad Ahsan Hashmi against proprietor of style appliance, that they sold defective washing machine to the consum
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (June 06, 2008) and the forecast for Saturday (June 07, 2008).
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
SHO and SI issued bailable arrest warrants

SHO and SI issued bailable arrest warrants

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued bailable warrants to arrest the SHO, Bakhar city Police Station, Shahzad Rafique and Sub-Inspector (SI), Ghulam Shabbir Khan to ensure their appearance before the court on June 24.
Published 07 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 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
IHC directs CDA to decide builder's NOC issue

IHC directs CDA to decide builder's NOC issue

Islamabad High Court has directed Capital Development Authority (CDA) to decide an application filed by Accurate Builders and Constructors Private Ltd seeking NOC for Gulshan-e-Rahman Housing Scheme, within one month.
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Students asked to adopt professional ethics

Students asked to adopt professional ethics

Punjab University Vice Chancellor, Dr Mujahid Kamran has said that it is the duty of students to adopt and follow professional ethics and earn fame for the university. Speaking at a prize distribution ceremony of the university's annual sports competition
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
LSBU and ICBS sign collaboration agreement

LSBU and ICBS sign collaboration agreement

The London South Bank University (LSBU) and Imperial College of Business Studies (ICBS) on Friday signed an agreement to strengthen collaboration and students exchange programme between the two institutions.
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (June 06, 2008).
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Government College of Technology gets telecom laboratory

Government College of Technology gets telecom laboratory

The Technical Educational and Vocational Training Authority (Tevta) in collaboration with Telenor and Nokia-Siemens Pakistan has established a telecom laboratory at the Government College of Technology Lahore to launch Higher National Diploma (HND) in Tel
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Thursday (June 06, 2008) and for Saturday (June 07, 2008).
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Rural folks' involvement in decision making process imperative

Rural folks' involvement in decision making process imperative

Provision of basic educational facilities to the rural folk was imperative for their mainstreaming and involving them in decision making process. This was stated by Jamil Ahmad, Director General, National Centre for Rural Development (NCRD) and Joint Secr
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
ASF approves Rs 7.27 million grants for projects

ASF approves Rs 7.27 million grants for projects

Appraisal Committee of Agribusiness Support Fund (ASF) has approved 46 grants for projects costing Rs 7.27 million for different private sector of agribusiness enterprises. The focus is to reducing poverty in rural areas, especially in Fana (Federally Adm
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
SECP suspends trading

SECP suspends trading

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has suspended the trading of ordinary and preference shares of the Natover Lease and Refinance Limited for 60 days effective from June 12. The SECP, in exercise of its powers under Section 9(7) of
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (June 06, 2008).
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
UC nazim shot dead in Jampur

UC nazim shot dead in Jampur

Nazim union council Basti Rindan, Muhammad Asif Leghari, was shot dead at a busy chowk in Jampur town on Friday morning. DSP Jampur, Shah Alam Khan told APP that the UC nazim was passing through Traffic Chowk in his car when three gunmen opened fire at hi
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (June 06, 2008).
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Bridegroom's brothers tortured

Bridegroom's brothers tortured

Under the orders of District & Session, Judge, Vehari, Tahir Pervez Butt, a bailiff recovered two real brothers of the bridegroom from Thingi police station where they were being tortured. The court summoned the SHO concerned with record besides medical e
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
13 die of heat stroke

13 die of heat stroke

At least thirteen persons including three women have died of heat stroke as temperature swelled to 43 degree Celsius in Southern Punjab while ten to 12 hours power load shedding added to the miseries.
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Abolition of LG system demanded

Abolition of LG system demanded

Muzaffar Hussain Gardezi has cautioned the government that the country is fast heading towards 'economic tsunami', and called for drastic corrective measures. "The rulers are not serious about the erosion of rupee and plunging foreign exchange reserves. T
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: no major change in parity

THE RUPEE: no major change in parity

The rupee almost held its overnight trend against dollar in the interbank and open markets, it shed five paisa for buying at 67.40 while it retained its overnight level for selling at 67.50, money experts said. The demand for dollars was high as the impor
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Lord Nazir opposes proposed 42-day detention law

Lord Nazir opposes proposed 42-day detention law

The British Member of House of Lords, Lord Nazir Ahmed of Rotherham has opposed the proposed 42-day detention without any charge under Terrorism Act and said the move will further alienate young British Muslims. He warned the Labour MPs of marginal seats
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: no major change in parity

THE RUPEE: no major change in parity

The rupee almost held its overnight trend against dollar in the interbank and open markets, it shed five paisa for buying at 67.40 while it retained its overnight level for selling at 67.50, money experts said. The demand for dollars was high as the impor
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Unicef extends child protection plan for two-years

Unicef extends child protection plan for two-years

The United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) has agreed to extend its Pakistan programme 2004-2008 for a further two years at the annual session of the Executive Board in New York this week.
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
UK support on Sukuk bonds lauded

UK support on Sukuk bonds lauded

Muslim Council of Britain, UK's largest Muslim umbrella body, has appreciated the British government's latest initiative to continue supporting the issuance of Sukuk bonds. In a statement, MCB said Sukuk can attract billions of pounds into the UK economy
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
UK support on Sukuk bonds lauded

UK support on Sukuk bonds lauded

Muslim Council of Britain, UK's largest Muslim umbrella body, has appreciated the British government's latest initiative to continue supporting the issuance of Sukuk bonds. In a statement, MCB said Sukuk can attract billions of pounds into the UK economy
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Thursday (June 06, 2008).
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Plea to save sportswear industry

Plea to save sportswear industry

The Vice Chairman of Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers Association (PHMA), Zia-ur-Rehman, has urged the government to take immediate steps for protecting the industry from total collapse.
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Restoration of judges should not be linked with package: Saad

Restoration of judges should not be linked with package: Saad

Central Leader of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Khawaja Saad Rafiq said on Friday that PML-N does not want the restoration of deposed judges to be linked with the constitutional package. Talking to a private TV channel, the PML-N leader said propos
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Musharraf's impeachment: 'PML-N not using former servicemen'

Musharraf's impeachment: 'PML-N not using former servicemen'

Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) spokesman Siddiqul Farooque has denied that the PML-N is using ex-servicemen to press its demand for impeachment and court martial of President Pervez Musharraf on allegations of damaging the national interest and institutio
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Price-hike: Rashid plans countrywide protests after budget

Price-hike: Rashid plans countrywide protests after budget

The founder of the Awami Muslim League and outspoken political leader Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said that his party has planned to hold countrywide protests against escalating price hike after the budget.
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
NetSol dual-listed for trading on DIFX

NetSol dual-listed for trading on DIFX

The NetSol Technologies Inc has become dual-listed for trading on the Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX) after its name was approved for trading under the symbol NTWK.
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Rs 34.02 million spent on repairing, maintaining channels

Rs 34.02 million spent on repairing, maintaining channels

Out of their 40 percent share of Abiana collection, 84 farmer organisations (FOs) of Lower Chenab Canal (E) Circle Faisalabad have spent Rs 34.02 million on repairing and maintaining channels and rehabilitation of minor structures at the distributaries le
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Thursday (June 06, 2008).
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Austria to confer award on Dr Atta

Austria to confer award on Dr Atta

The Government of Austria will be conferring one of its highest national awards on Professor Dr Atta-ur-Rahman, Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) on June 12. Dr Atta-ur-Rahman will be conferred the award entitled 'Grand Decoration of Honour in Go
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Brick kiln workers protest against 'peshgi' system

Brick kiln workers protest against 'peshgi' system

A large number of Bhatta (brick kiln) workers, civil society activists and NGOs protested against the peshgi (advance), a system of bonded labour usually followed by the owners. The demonstration was organised by Pakistan Bhatta Workers Union and Labour P
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Formation of peace, price control committees approved

Formation of peace, price control committees approved

The Sindh Cabinet has approved the constitution of peace and price control committees at district level to keep a vigilant eye on prices and supply of goods and maintain law and order in the province.
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 07 Jun, 2008 12:00am
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