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Print - 2008-07-05
Wapda asked to desist from unscheduled load shedding

Wapda asked to desist from unscheduled load shedding

The Electricity Department of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Southern region, has asked Wapda to desist from ongoing frequent and unscheduled load shedding of electricity in various parts of AJK particularly in Chakswari/Kotli, official sources said.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan committed to fighting terrorism: President

Pakistan committed to fighting terrorism: President

President Pervez Musharraf underlining Pakistan's commitment to a closer and broad-based relationship with the United States on Friday reiterated the country's firm resolve to fighting terrorism and extremism. In this regard, he also underscored the impor
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
PFUJ concerned over journalist's safety in tribal areas

PFUJ concerned over journalist's safety in tribal areas

Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in the tribal areas particularly for the journalists following the recent death threats to three journalists working in these areas.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Call to reinvigorate efforts to support Kashmir cause

Call to reinvigorate efforts to support Kashmir cause

Pakistan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Wajid Shamsul Hasan has urged the British Kashmiri community to mobilise itself for effective propagation of the Kashmir cause. The High Commissioner was addressing members of All Parties International Kash
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Electricity pylon blown up

Electricity pylon blown up

Unknown persons blew up an electricity pylon at Rakhni some 100 kilometres off here on Friday, police said. According to reports, unknown miscreants blew up electricity tower No 39 shouldering 132kv transmission line causing a power failure in Barkhan and
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
PBM detects fake entries on lists of food support programme

PBM detects fake entries on lists of food support programme

The Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) said on Friday it has found more than 100,000 fake entries on the lists of its food support programme under which each registered family gets 3,000 rupees annually. A thorough scrutiny ordered by the new PBM Managing Directo
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
CNG price hike

CNG price hike

The government never tires of rhetoric for redressing problems of the poor masses, while it has hiked the price of CNG. It was Shaukat Aziz and Musharraf who previously obliged the billionaire stock brokers by delaying the CVT. Now it is Mr Zardari who ob
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Dangerous roads

Dangerous roads

Through your esteemed newspaper I want to draw the attention of City Nazim and town administration of SITE area, towards the terrible and risky condition of the main road of SITE near Paracha Chowrangi since long.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Burning the dacoits

Burning the dacoits

Invariably the dacoits have complete sway over the public and the police in most cases remains a mute spectator to such crimes, right from their operation, till after they have completed these.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Despite prices, US farmers' markets still thrive

Despite prices, US farmers' markets still thrive

Every year Chuck Geyer and his three children truck boxes upon boxes of their plump, juicy strawberries, raspberries and other produce to a bustling Saturday farmers market near Washington. This year, the family has started bringing something else to the
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Delivery of credit with group guarantee approach

Delivery of credit with group guarantee approach

Financing against group/communal guarantee is a unique credit delivery strategy engineered by Dr Muhammad Yunus, Founder of Grameen Bank, making institutional credit accessible even to the poorest of the poor and is now being replicated all over the globe
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
A rudderless Budget

A rudderless Budget

Amidst a number of issues the coalition is trying to dabble in, the budget at best has received a passing glance. No deliberations seem to have taken place within the coalition partners or with the many stakeholders. Pakistan's economy needed immediate at
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
NIT's record dividend

NIT's record dividend

Amid the gloom and doom on the bourses, the National Investment Trust's record breaking announcement, both in terms of timing ie the very next day of book closure, ie, July 1st, 2008 and in its proportions, Rs 6.50 per unit - the highest ever - must have
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Being pragmatic

Being pragmatic

Now that the 100-day 'honeymoon' is almost over, the coalition partners, both at the Centre and in the provinces, may like to sit back and take stock of their performance.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Tributes paid to Dr Ambedkar

Tributes paid to Dr Ambedkar

The Vice Chancellor (VC), Punjab University (PU), Dr Mujahid Kamran paid rich tribute to Dr Ambedkar who showed great respect for his struggle to eliminate social injustice in India. He said the late constitution maker served for a broad-based humanity.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
B.Com final results: DHA College for Women bags top positions

B.Com final results: DHA College for Women bags top positions

University of Karachi (KU) has announced the result of B.Com final examination 2007. DHA Degree College for Women Phase-VII once again made a mark by securing all the top three positions. The students of the DHA College Saba Muhammad Yousuf, Sidra Adil an
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Singapore's advance in medical field highlighted

Singapore's advance in medical field highlighted

The Singapore Medicine (SM) organised a seminar on Thursday on "Gastroenterology and Oncology updates" to spread awareness regarding health care facilities in Singapore.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Seminar on media's role held

Seminar on media's role held

Speakers at a seminar urged the media people to realise their responsibilities and stop portraying negative aspects of the issues, which tarnish the country's image abroad.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Islamic banking conference to be held from August 12

Islamic banking conference to be held from August 12

First International Islamic Banking and Finance Conference and Exhibition will be held from August 12 to 13, 2008 at a local hotel. Addressing a press conference and seminar at Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Thursday, Director Event, E
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
PHMA terms price hike in gas tariff unjustified

PHMA terms price hike in gas tariff unjustified

The unprecedented, exorbitant and most unjustified price hike in Gas Tariff, more particularly for Captive Power Plants hurt Export Oriented Textile and Value Added Knitwear Sector which is already reeling and heavily burdened with the high costs of doing
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
UBL fund managers declares final dividend

UBL fund managers declares final dividend

Following the Board meeting on July 3, 2008, UBL Fund Managers has announced a total payout of Rs 2,447.57 million for the year ended June 30, 2008 (including an interim payout during the year) - for all its open end funds. This distribution translates to
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
UBL fund managers declares final dividend

UBL fund managers declares final dividend

Following the Board meeting on July 3, 2008, UBL Fund Managers has announced a total payout of Rs 2,447.57 million for the year ended June 30, 2008 (including an interim payout during the year) - for all its open end funds. This distribution translates to
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
24 percent rise in Karachi LTU revenue collection

24 percent rise in Karachi LTU revenue collection

The Karachi Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU) achieved 24 percent growth in revenue collection during fiscal 2007-08 as Rs 162 billion was collected against Rs 131 billion of last year. According to provisional data, the LTU collected Rs 91.160 billion on accoun
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Minister takes interest in 'Education City' proposal

Minister takes interest in 'Education City' proposal

Sindh Senior Minister for Education and Literacy Pir Mazhar-ul-Haq has expressed keen interest in the scheme proposed by Aga Khan Foundation for an "education city." He was talking to members of a delegation of Aga Khan Foundation led by Abu Shamim Arif a
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Cimmyt, Parb agree to overcome wheat shortage

Cimmyt, Parb agree to overcome wheat shortage

Mexico based International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (Cimmyt) and Punjab Agricultural Research Board (Parb) have agreed to overcome the wheat shortages and its rising prices in the domestic market. 'The Director General, Cimmyt, Dr Thomas Lumpkin
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Hoarders warned to bring out wheat stocks

Hoarders warned to bring out wheat stocks

The DCO, Hyderabad, Ali Ahmed Lund, has warned the hoarders to declare their wheat stocks and bring the same in the market, failing which strict action would be taken against them. This warning he gave while presiding over a meeting regarding wheat procur
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Koji Hyodo appointed advisor to IMC chairman

Koji Hyodo appointed advisor to IMC chairman

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Indus Motor Company (IMC) Limited announced on Friday the appointment of Koji Hyodo as the Advisor to Vice Chairman, IMC. Hyodo, possibly can be elected as a director to the IMC Board in the annual shareholder meeting be
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
'Sindh wheat procurement likely to exceed target'

'Sindh wheat procurement likely to exceed target'

The Director, Food, Sindh, Ashfaque Ahmed Mosvi, said on Thursday that out of 0.6 million tons wheat procurement target, 0.56 million tons had been procured up to July 2, 2008, and expressed hope that the target would be crossed very soon.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
'Increase in gas prices was inevitable'

'Increase in gas prices was inevitable'

Foreign and Petroleum Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday said that the increase in gas prices was inevitable, and it was not meant to reduce pressure on the economy. He was addressing the oath taking ceremony of OGDC labour union.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Accountability Court adjourns hearing of references against Sharifs

Accountability Court adjourns hearing of references against Sharifs

Accountability Court on Friday adjourned the hearing on three corruption and money laundering references against Sharif brothers after the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) showed its ineffectiveness to deal the case under National Reconciliation Ordin
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Dr Qadeer's 'illegal detention': IHC issues notice to Attorney General

Dr Qadeer's 'illegal detention': IHC issues notice to Attorney General

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday issued notice to the Attorney General of Pakistan with the direction to file statement in response to the questions raised in the application of Mrs Hendrina Khan, spouse of nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Man tortured to death by police

Man tortured to death by police

Mushtaq Ahmed, a resident of the village of Veghore was allegedly tortured to death by police in the Police Post of Lundianwala. Villagers of Veghore protested in Jaranwala and blocked the Buchiana road by putting Ahmed's body in the middle of the road an
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Three police officials terminated

Three police officials terminated

The services of three corrupt police officials were terminated while many others have been given warning to set their direction right and resolve the problems of people without any further delay.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Railway fares increased

Railway fares increased

The Railways has increased fares from 5 to 15 percent, which will be implemented from July 7. It is the second time in last two months that Railways has raised fares up to 15 percent on AC class, 5 percent on economy class while 10 percent on parcel.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Early recovery of kidnapped journalists directed

Early recovery of kidnapped journalists directed

Rehman Malik, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Interior taking serious notice of the kidnapping of journalists in Fata directed the administration of Tribal Areas and Political Agent Mohmand Agency on Friday to ensure early and safe recovery of the kidnap
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Nadra introduces e-Sahulat license

Nadra introduces e-Sahulat license

The Chief Information Officer of Nadra, Salim Rafiq will award Nadra e-Sahulat licenses to the applicants. The e-Sahulat is particularly designed for people of low-income areas to bring faster market access through an established channel that offers techn
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Government to implement Rs 12 million mega forestry project

Government to implement Rs 12 million mega forestry project

The Ministry of Environment has decided to implement a mega forestry sector project, costing Rs 12 million during the current fiscal year. This was decided in an inter-provincial and inter-ministerial meeting on monsoons tree plantation Campaign, 2008 her
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Wasa prepares to tackle monsoon emergency

Wasa prepares to tackle monsoon emergency

The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) is taking emergency steps to de-silt various sewer lines and open drains ahead of the upcoming monsoon season. According to Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) sources, special instructions have been issued for the de
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Students rally to mark Lal Masjid anniversary

Students rally to mark Lal Masjid anniversary

Hundreds of students gathered outside Lal Masjid on Friday and chanted slogans against President Pervez Musharraf to mark the anniversary of the bloody storming of the building. Carrying the mosque's signature black flags with crossed swords.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Lawyers trying to keep the protest momentum

Lawyers trying to keep the protest momentum

After the bitter ending of the 'long march' in Islamabad, the lawyers' weekly protest rallies have lost momentum, and it is believed that lawyers could not keep their movement alive. However, on Thursday, lawyers were enthusiastic and charged which sugges
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Artificial sugar shortage in Jamshoro

Artificial sugar shortage in Jamshoro

An artificial shortage of sugar has been created in Kotri and other towns of Jamshoro district, where no sugar is available at utility stores and the people are buying at exorbitant rate from the market. The utility stores are to sell the sugar at Rs 25 p
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Demonstration held against price hike

Demonstration held against price hike

Local traders and people from various walks of life staged a demonstration in Gulgasht Colony here on Friday, to protest against growing price hike. The demonstration was led by Arif Fasih Uddin. Anjuman-e-Tajiran Bosan Road and Gulgasht Colony organised
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
PML-N to foil conspiracies: Shahbaz

PML-N to foil conspiracies: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) would foil conspiracies being hatched to defame and malign it, and he would aggressively counter all conspiracies against his provincial government.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
PPP betrayed PML-N by launching operation: Hashmi

PPP betrayed PML-N by launching operation: Hashmi

Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) Central Senior Vice President Makhdoom Javed Hashmi has said on Friday that the government did not consult his party - a major partner in the ruling coalition - before taking key decisions. He said that all important matters
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
PML-Q assesses first 100 days of government

PML-Q assesses first 100 days of government

Pakistan Muslim League-Q leaders Rai Mansab Ali Khan an ex-MPA, Babu Muhammad Akram Ansari the President of the Labour wing and Rana Muhammad Hafeez have issued a blistering condemnation of the coalition government's progress in their first hundred days.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan post sweeping win

Pakistan post sweeping win

Pakistan openers Salman Butt and Nasir Jamshed produced an unbroken century partnership to set up a comprehensive 10-wicket win over Bangladesh in the final Asia Cup super league match on Friday. Butt scored 56 and Jamshed reached 52 as the two left-hande
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Business sector pessimistic about pace of growth

Business sector pessimistic about pace of growth

Economic growth is expected to decline during the first half of 2008 as about 80 of the main listed firms of Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) interviewed by PIDE were of the view that the general price level and the rate of inflation is still alarming.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Girl killed, 10 injured in Quetta blast

Girl killed, 10 injured in Quetta blast

A four-year old girl was killed and 10 others including police officials sustained critical injuries after a powerful bomb exploded at Manan Chowk here on Friday, police said. The bomb was planted in a motorbike, parked at Manan Chowk; the main commercial
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Punjab to spend Rs 915 million on drainage system improvement

Punjab to spend Rs 915 million on drainage system improvement

The Punjab Irrigation Department will spend Rs 915 million on the construction of Nikki Deg drain and improvement the drainage system to deal with flood and storm water in an area of 335 square miles in Sialkot, Gujranwala and Sheikhupura.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Rally against Dr Asrar's remarks held

Rally against Dr Asrar's remarks held

The Azadari Council Punjab on Friday staged a peaceful rally leading from the Lahore Press Club to the Faisal Chowk, protesting against Dr Asrar's controversial remarks on Hazarat Ali (RA) in a television programme.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Crescent Bay: Emmar receives enthusiastic response from buyers

Crescent Bay: Emmar receives enthusiastic response from buyers

Emaar Pakistan, the country subsidiary of Emaar Properties, is receiving enthusiastic response to the sales event for the first phase of Crescent Bay, Karachi's first master-planned community by the international developer.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
MCB AMC announces dividend payouts for Cash Fund

MCB AMC announces dividend payouts for Cash Fund

MCB Asset Management Company Limited (MCB AMC), managing over Rs 15.4bn funds, has announced the results and dividend payouts for MCB Dynamic Cash Fund (MCB DCF), says a press release. The cash dividend unit holders will receive cash dividend of Rs 6.4558
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
MCB AMC announces dividend payouts for Cash Fund

MCB AMC announces dividend payouts for Cash Fund

MCB Asset Management Company Limited (MCB AMC), managing over Rs 15.4bn funds, has announced the results and dividend payouts for MCB Dynamic Cash Fund (MCB DCF), says a press release. The cash dividend unit holders will receive cash dividend of Rs 6.4558
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
NJI launches ViaCare e-travel insurance

NJI launches ViaCare e-travel insurance

New Jubilee Insurance Company Limited (NJI) has launched its new product ViaCare e-travel insurance in partnership with Gerry's Group by giving them a GSA for its new e-travel insurance product. The launching ceremony was held at a hotel here on Friday, s
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
2000 veterinary doctors to be recruited in Sindh: minister

2000 veterinary doctors to be recruited in Sindh: minister

The Sindh Minister for Livestock, Abdul Haq Bhurt, has announced that 2,000 veterinary doctors will be recruited to meet the shortage of veterinary doctors in the veterinary hospitals and to provide better facilities to the breeders in Sindh.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (July 04, 2008) and the forecast for Saturday (July 05, 2008).

Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
US to help Pakistan build prosperous, secure society: Hunt

US to help Pakistan build prosperous, secure society: Hunt

US Principal Officer Bryan Hunt on Friday said that the United States is fully committed to work with Pakistan on the full spectrum of bilateral issues and will support Pakistan's efforts to continue building a prosperous, secure and free society.
Published 05 Jul, 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 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Bara operation, question mark on parliament's supremacy: PML-N

Bara operation, question mark on parliament's supremacy: PML-N

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz central finance secretary Muhammad Pervaiz Malik has said that military operation in Bara is a question mark on the supremacy of parliament. Speaking at a meeting held with Nazim Nazeer Khan Swati in the chair here on Friday,
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Experts hint at need to reform immigration policy

Experts hint at need to reform immigration policy

Workers from Balochistan, Punjab and rural Sindh are not going abroad for jobs as much as their brethren in other parts of the country, according to Dr Sabur Ghayyur, Chairman Planning Cell, Labour Ministry.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (July 04, 2008).

Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
PPP to observe Black Day today

PPP to observe Black Day today

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) will observe black day on July 5 (tomorrow) denouncing the military coup staged by General Zia-ul-Haq on July 5, 1977, against the elected government of founding Chairman of the party Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (July 04, 2008).

Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Delayed use of hired boats cost 0.124 million euros to kitty

Delayed use of hired boats cost 0.124 million euros to kitty

The national exchequer had to suffer at least 0.12452 million euros (0.1958 million dollars) loss due to an unnecessary delay by the Port Qasim Authority (PQA) in operating a pilot boat and tug, whose disputed hiring had recently been carried out by the A
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (July 04, 2008).

Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Zardari congratulated

Zardari congratulated

Punjab Finance, Planning and Development Minister Tanvir Ashraf Kaira has congratulated Pakistan People's Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari on his election as vice president of the International Socialist Congress (ISC) in Athens, Greece.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (July 04, 2008) and for Saturday (July 05, 2008).
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Police and Rangers to frame strategy for Lyari action

Police and Rangers to frame strategy for Lyari action

Pakistan Rangers (Sindh), in the light of federal government's directives, will take on an active role in order to assist the police in a grand operation against miscreants and terrorists in the violence-plagued Lyari Town.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Need stressed to assert Muslim identity with confidence

Need stressed to assert Muslim identity with confidence

Globalisation is a fact and touches the life of every Muslim, but we need not be afraid of it, asserted Dr Tariq Rahman, a Geneva-born scholar and theologian, while presenting a lecture on 'Globalisation and Redefinition of Muslim Thought' at the Iqbal In
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Wasa's toll free help line

Wasa's toll free help line

The Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) has established a toll free help line with telephone number 1334 to register complaints about water supply and sanitation from residents of the Wasa service area in the city.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (July 04, 2008).

Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Non-availability of basic amenities irks fishermen

Non-availability of basic amenities irks fishermen

Local fishermen are facing problems due to heavy-handedness of Karachi Fish Harbour Authority (KFHA) officials and non-availability of basic amenities including potable water at Karachi fish harbour. Fishermen told Business Recorder on Friday that
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
LHC holds full court meeting

LHC holds full court meeting

Lahore High Court Chief Justice Sayed Zahid Hussain on Friday held a full court meeting to hear various problems being faced by judicial officers of the subordinate courts. The meeting, which was attended by all 33 judges and held after 12 years, decided
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
LHC issues notice to law minister

LHC issues notice to law minister

The Lahore High Court on Friday entertained a petition for regular hearing and issued notices to Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah and other respondents. Islmail Seela, a defeated candidate from the Faisalabad PP-70, was seeking the minister's disqualifi
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (July 04, 2008).

Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Supreme Court disposes of 124 cases in a week

Supreme Court disposes of 124 cases in a week

The three registries of the Supreme Court of Pakistan disposed of 124 cases in a week, i. e. from June 28 to July 4, whereas 360 new cases were instituted. Deputy Registrar, Judicial, Bashir Janjua, told Business Recorder that the Supreme Court at
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (July 04, 2008).

Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Heavy rains expected in upper Punjab

Heavy rains expected in upper Punjab

According to latest Meteorological Analysis, Monsoon currents from Arabian Sea are reaching upper parts of the country and scattered thunderstorm/rain with isolated heavy falls are expected in upper Punjab including Islamabad, upper NWFP and Azad Kashmir
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Meeting reviews distribution of Zakat and Ushr

Meeting reviews distribution of Zakat and Ushr

A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Punjab Senior Minister Raja Riaz Ahmad on Friday, to review the distribution of Zakat and Usher in the Punjab and decide about 25,000 defunct Local Zakat Committees (LZCs) whose extended term expired on June 30
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
'Three-tier strategy to sensitise population planning'

'Three-tier strategy to sensitise population planning'

Population Welfare Department (PWD) is implementing a 3-tier strategy to sensitise population planning in the province through proactive advocacy campaigns, enhancement and improvement in the operational efficiency of service delivery outlets and active c
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar touches 70 mark on open market

THE RUPEE: dollar touches 70 mark on open market

Recovery phase was seen on interbank market on Friday, in the meantime, the rupee fell after crossing 70 market on the open market due to strong demand of the US currency, money experts said. On the interbank market, the rupee gained 17 paisa versus dolla
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
UNHCR VRC resumes work from July 6

UNHCR VRC resumes work from July 6

United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has informed registered Afghan refugees that the voluntary repatriation operation from Pakistan to Afghanistan is a continuing process under tripartite agreement made between Pakistan, Afghanistan and UN
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar touches 70 mark on open market

THE RUPEE: dollar touches 70 mark on open market

Recovery phase was seen on interbank market on Friday, in the meantime, the rupee fell after crossing 70 market on the open market due to strong demand of the US currency, money experts said. On the interbank market, the rupee gained 17 paisa versus dolla
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
NWFP may induct 10,000 'jawans' in police

NWFP may induct 10,000 'jawans' in police

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), NWFP, Malik Mohammad Naveed has said that 10,000 new 'jawans' are expected to be inducted in the police force of the province under the Prime Minister's package.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
Poland rejects US missile shield offer

Poland rejects US missile shield offer

Poland has rejected a US offer to boost its air defences in return for basing a "missile shield" on Polish soil but remains open for further talks with Washington, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Friday.
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
CNG associations threaten shutdown

CNG associations threaten shutdown

An alliance of CNG associations of the country on Friday threatened shutdown, if the government penalised them for selling gas at Rs 47.25 per kg. This was stated by Malik Khuda Buksh, President, CNG Stations Owners Association of Pakistan (CSOAP) along w
Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Friday (July 04, 2008).

Published 05 Jul, 2008 12:00am
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