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Print - 2008-08-21
Gold climbs in Europe

Gold climbs in Europe

Gold rose in Europe on Wednesday as strong investor interest in coins and bars and resurgent jewellery demand supported prices after a recent dip. Gold was at $813.10/814.10 an ounce at 1304 GMT against $810.70/811.90 an ounce late in New York on Tuesday,
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: coffee up, cocoa down

US MIDDAY: coffee up, cocoa down

Arabica coffee trading on ICE Futures US managed to hold on to modest gains in sleepy dealings early Wednesday, while cocoa lost some ground due to weakness on the charts, traders said. December was up 0.95 cent at $1.4105 per lb by 9:18 am EDT (1318 GMT)
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: sugar steadies

US MIDDAY: sugar steadies

Raw sugar futures on ICE Futures US at 1243 GMT on Wednesday. October raw sugar contract edged up 0.06 cent at 13.73 cents per lb. Trading from 13.63 to 13.84 cents. Volume at a quiet 2,832 lots.
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn soars

US MIDDAY: corn soars

September corn was up 4 cents at $5.68-3/4 per bushel, December was up 4-1/2 at $5.89. Drier-than-desired crop weather in the US Midwest supportive. Downturn in crude oil limits rally. The driest spell since June will continue through the weekend in the U
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat climbs

US MIDDAY: wheat climbs

September wheat was up 14-1/4 cents at $8.59-1/2 per bushel, December was up 15 at $8.85-1/4. Spillover from early strength in corn and soyabeans. Wheat market remains volatile and technically driven. Gains limited by big global wheat production. Pakistan
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans higher

US MIDDAY: soyabeans higher

September soyabeans was up 13-1/2 cents at $12.80-1/2 per bushel, new-crop November was up 12 at $12.88. Rallying on drier-than-desired crop weather in the Midwest as the US soyabean crop continues its key growth phase.
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper firms

US MIDDAY: copper firms

Follow-through momentum provided US copper futures with an early boost on Wednesday, with surrounding strength in the precious metals and energy markets underpinning the advance. However, attention will turn to the Energy Information Administration's (EIA
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold rises

US MIDDAY: gold rises

US gold futures gained on Wednesday as a rally in crude oil prices boosted bullion's inflation hedge appeal, but analysts said they have not yet seen a sign of gold's market bottom. December gold was up $3.20 at $820.00 an ounce on the Comex division of N
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Public private partnership vital to infrastructure development: Naveed

Public private partnership vital to infrastructure development: Naveed

Federal Minister for Finance Syed Naveed Qamar has said that Public Private Partnership (PPP) is an essential option for infrastructure development to augment government's efforts and resources for the development of the country. Pakistan's structured pro
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Ayesha Jalal's book highlights philosophy of 'Jihad' in Islam

Ayesha Jalal's book highlights philosophy of 'Jihad' in Islam

Speakers at the book review of noted historian Ayesha Jalal's book, "Partisans of Allah, Jihad in South Asia," said on Wednesday that Jihad could only be announced by the state and no individual, party or group has the right to "Jihad." They said that now
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Robbers in police uniform loot bus passengers

Robbers in police uniform loot bus passengers

Over a dozen armed robbers in police uniform looted a passenger bus of Northern Areas Transport Service in the jurisdiction of the Kero police post of Kohistan Disrict after holding over 40 passengers hostages between Tuesday and Wednesday night.
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Lawmakers concerned over rising sectarian clashes

Lawmakers concerned over rising sectarian clashes

Lawmakers in the National Assembly on Wednesday expressed their concerns over the growing sectarian clashes in Parachinar and Dera Ismail Khan, criticising the spy agencies for not controlling them despite knowing the elements behind such criminal activit
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

Musharraf is no more in the power game, but many of his legacies will continue to haunt the nation in years to come. The suicide bombers who wreaked havoc in the country during his nine-year rule have not abandoned their job dashing.
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Political parties asked to submit accounts statements

Political parties asked to submit accounts statements

The political parties have been reminded to submit their statements of accounts for the financial year 2007-08 on or before August 29, next, said a release of Provincial Election Commissioner on Wednesday.
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Concern voiced over India's commitment to joining IPI

Concern voiced over India's commitment to joining IPI

Pakistan's High Commission (HC) in India has expressed concerns over India's commitment to joining Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project in the near future. In its report to Foreign Office here Pakistan's High Commission said Indian politics and
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Meezan Bank wins Best Islamic Bank award

Meezan Bank wins Best Islamic Bank award

Meezan Bank Ltd (MBL) has been awarded the Best Islamic Bank Award as by Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Chief Minister of Punjab Shahbaz Shareef given away this award to Saleem Khan, Regional Manger North, Meezan Bank Ltd at 21st RCCI ac
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Tusdec, BSF sign accord

Tusdec, BSF sign accord

Technology Up gradation and Skill Development Company (Tusdec) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded Business Support Fund (BSF) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-ordinate their efforts and pool resources for increasing compe
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Textile exports down by three percent in July

Textile exports down by three percent in July

The country's export of textile sector, including cotton yarn, bed-wear, garments, made-up articles, knitwear and other textile materials has declined 3 percent during the first month of current fiscal year, due mainly to the electricity and gas disruptio
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Railways adds more stops for express trains

Railways adds more stops for express trains

Additional station stops of three express trains have been added with immediate effect for the facilitation of passengers. According to a Pakistan Railways' spokesman here on Wednesday, Faisalabad Express (177-up/178-down) at Farooqabad, Shalimar Express
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
NAB's interference in land affairs case hearing put off

NAB's interference in land affairs case hearing put off

A division bench of Balochistan High Court (BHC) here on Wednesday adjourned hearing of a petition challenging the interference of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Balochistan's authorities in private land affairs in Gawadar port city.
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Forced retirement: LHC admits petition for regular hearing

Forced retirement: LHC admits petition for regular hearing

The Lahore High Court (LHC) while admitting a petition for regular hearing filed by Malik Tariq Ali, Mohd Khalil, Habib-ur-Rahman, Mazhar challenging their forced retirement before the age of superannuation, directed not to take any adverse action against
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
10 militants killed in Bajaur

10 militants killed in Bajaur

Ten Taliban militants were killed after troops fired artillery shells at suspected militant hideouts in Bajaur, officials said Wednesday. The casualties in Bajaur were the latest in a major military operation launched earlier this month that has claimed n
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
OGDCL profit increases to Rs 49.613 billion

OGDCL profit increases to Rs 49.613 billion

The profit after tax of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has increased to Rs 49.613 billion in the year ended June 30, 2008 as compared to Rs 45.629 billion earned in the corresponding period last year. The company's earning per share surge
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
OGDCL profit increases to Rs 49.613 billion

OGDCL profit increases to Rs 49.613 billion

The profit after tax of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has increased to Rs 49.613 billion in the year ended June 30, 2008 as compared to Rs 45.629 billion earned in the corresponding period last year. The company's earning per share surge
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Tarbela Dam to be filled up to capacity by August 22

Tarbela Dam to be filled up to capacity by August 22

The Provincial Minister for Irrigation and Power (I&P) and senior leader of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Raja Riaz has said that Tarbela Dam would be filled up to capacity by Friday (tomorrow), while efforts to fill Mangla Dam were underway.
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
'Concrete steps to be taken for relief of common man'

'Concrete steps to be taken for relief of common man'

Senior Punjab Minister Raja Riaz Ahmad has said that government was making all out effort to provide relief to the common man in the province. Talking to Business Recorder at Vireo House on Tuesday here he said that the government will make effort
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Transfers and postings

Transfers and postings

Lahore High Court Chief Justice Sayed Zahid Hussain has transferred and posted one district and sessions judge (D&SJ), four additional district and sessions judges (AD&SJ) and 17 civil judges cum judicial magistrates.
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Hamza calls for reinstatement of judges

Hamza calls for reinstatement of judges

PML-N leader and MNA Hamza Shahbaz has called for immediate reinstatement of judges to save the country from further uncertainty. In a statement here on Wednesday, he said, "after removal of Pervez Musharraf who was the biggest hurdle in the way of restor
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Citibank to distribute BCPF mutual funds

Citibank to distribute BCPF mutual funds

Citibank, N A Pakistan (Citi) announced that it would be using its nation-wide branch network to distribute units of the BMA Capital Protected Fund (BCPF). A product of BMA Asset Management Company Limited ("BMA Funds"), the BCPF mutual fund will be distr
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Citibank to distribute BCPF mutual funds

Citibank to distribute BCPF mutual funds

Citibank, N A Pakistan (Citi) announced that it would be using its nation-wide branch network to distribute units of the BMA Capital Protected Fund (BCPF). A product of BMA Asset Management Company Limited ("BMA Funds"), the BCPF mutual fund will be distr
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Presidential award for five scientists

Presidential award for five scientists

On the occasion of Pakistan's Independence Day, five scientists have been given President's Awards on Technology. Following scientists, engineers and technologists have been given gold medals, certificates and a cash reward of Rs 100,000.
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
UNHCR upgrades hospital for Afghan in Pishin

UNHCR upgrades hospital for Afghan in Pishin

A hospital in Pishin, where many Afghans have taken shelter, has received a facelift thanks to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and its partner, the American Refugee Committee (ARC), according to a UN press release.
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Serena fun fair from August 22

Serena fun fair from August 22

Hotel Serena, Faisalabad is organising a two-day Family Fun Fair at Tennis Court of the hotel from August 22-23 from 6 pm onwards as an event to celebrate the Independence Day. The Public Relations Manager, Laila Farah Naz told newsmen that Serena is a fa
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Urs of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar begins

Urs of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar begins

The 756th, three day long, annual urs celebrations of Hazrat Usman Marvandi Lal Shahbaz Qalandar would begin on Thursday at Sehwan Town with traditional zeal, enthusiasm and fervour. The local administration along with Auqaf and Culture Departments has ma
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
ADB may launch study for 'South Asia in 2030'

ADB may launch study for 'South Asia in 2030'

The Asian Development Bank is actively considering to launch a study for "South Asian Regional Co-operation in 2030", to review the potential role of India and Pakistan and identify long-term domestic challenges or constraints that are likely to hinder me
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
USC making huge profits: black gram being sold at higher price

USC making huge profits: black gram being sold at higher price

Pakistan Agriculture Storage and Supplies Corporation (Passco) has started supply of black gram to the Utility Stores Corporation in order to stabilise prices of gram pulse. But, the USC is reportedly making profits of over Rs 280 million by selling the c
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
220,426 cusecs water released from reservoirs

220,426 cusecs water released from reservoirs

Indus River System Authority (Irsa) on Wednesday discharged 220,426 cusecs water from various rim stations. According to Irsa, an overall water inflow from various reservoirs recorded on said day was 259,032 cusecs. Water level at Tarbela Dam recorded on
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Achievements of UAF highlighted

Achievements of UAF highlighted

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) will commence its M Phil and Ph D programmes in line with the HEC and global parameters. This was stated by Professor Riaz Hussain Qureshi Advisor Quality Assurance, Higher Education Commission, Islamabad while
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Lawyers burn Bush's effigy

Lawyers burn Bush's effigy

The High Court Bar Multan staged a demonstration on Wednesday and burnt the effigy of US President George W Bush to express resentment against the US government for opposing reinstatement of judges. Emotionally charged lawyers shouted slogans against Mush
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
17 booked for providing murky water in Liaqatpur

17 booked for providing murky water in Liaqatpur

A case has been registered against 17 officers, workers and contractors for providing dirty water to the citizens of Liaqatpur. On the report of an audit of Tehsil council Liaqatpur, the Anti-Corruption authorities at Rahim Yar Khan got a case registered
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Couple held at Torkhum border

Couple held at Torkhum border

The political authorities at the Torkhum border on Wednesday held an Indian woman along with her Pakistani husband while entering Afghanistan via Torkhum gate without legal travelling documents. Naib Tehsildar Iftikhar Akbar Khan Khattak and Political Moh
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan now poised to fight terror more effectively: Haqqani

Pakistan now poised to fight terror more effectively: Haqqani

Pakistan under the democratically leadership is poised to fight terrorism more effectively with the support of people, Islamabad's envoy to Washington, Husain Haqqani said as he listed a host of positives for the country's anti-terror efforts in the wake
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Illegal allotment of 4,000 kanal land detected

Illegal allotment of 4,000 kanal land detected

NWFP Minister for Agriculture, Ayub Jan, on Wednesday said in the Provincial Assembly that government had detected illegal allotment of 4,000 kanal agriculture land in Dera Ismail Khan, and efforts were underway for recovery of this property. The issue wa
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
'Suicide attacks defame Islam'

'Suicide attacks defame Islam'

NWFP Senior Minister Bashir Ahmed Bilour on Wednesday said that terrorists were defaming Islam by carrying out suicide attacks on the name of Islam. "What kind of Islam it is?" he questioned, terming the D I Khan suicide attack an inhuman act of violence.
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
EJAC condemns economic blockade in IHK

EJAC condemns economic blockade in IHK

In occupied Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir Employees Joint Action Committee (EJAC) Chairman Abdul Qayoom Wani has strongly condemned the economic blockade enforced by the Hindu fanatics in Jammu. In a statement, EJAC has also paid rich tributes to those marty
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (August 20, 2008) and the forecast for Thursday (August 21, 2008).

Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
MoU signed to strengthen dairy sector

MoU signed to strengthen dairy sector

Charles Sturt University Australia and Agriculture University Faisalabad (UAF) will sign MoU to carry joint research activities and to strengthen co-operation in dairy and livestock sector. Therefore, both the universities have agreed to exchange PhD stud
Published 21 Aug, 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 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Human Resource development

Human Resource development

The coalition government, led by PPP, has formed a Commission for Human Resource Development. It is a brilliant idea, only if this body does not behave like Placement Bureau, and ensures that all appointments are made on merit, qualifications, relevant ex
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Shortage of currency notes in banks

Shortage of currency notes in banks

Five, fifty and hundred rupee new notes have been released recently and besides this the old notes are also in circulation. In spite of these facts banks issue one thousand, five thousand rupee notes on cash withdrawal of even six to seven thousand rupees
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Tough economic times divide Sydney

Tough economic times divide Sydney

This is a tale of two cities. There's the beachside Sydney, washed by white foamy waves, dotted by cafes and high class restaurants and multi-million dollar houses and apartments -- it's boomtown Sydney. Then there's the other Sydney.
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (August 20, 2008).

Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
London double-decker cruises to new life in Japan

London double-decker cruises to new life in Japan

The double-decker Routemaster bus, a phased-out London icon, is gaining a second life in a Japanese city that believes the red road giant fits right in. Families and tourists snapped pictures as they queued up at a bus stop to hop onto a double-decker, wh
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (August 20, 2008).

Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
How financial crises give birth to food crises?

How financial crises give birth to food crises?

All which we know as a monstrous food crises faced by the world today, that has pushed millions of people to starvation, has its roots in the US substandard mortgages market ie the "Subprime" Market. This may look awkward, as how the financial crises can
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Wednesday (August 20, 2008).

Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
The need for a balancing act

The need for a balancing act

One of the key economic challenges being an increasingly negative balance of payments, the Federal government's Economic Monitoring Committee (EMC) has been deliberating on ways to bring down the import bill. As per a news report, imports for the month of
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
NJLI Managed Fund prices

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, (August 21, 2008).

Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
The state of economy under Musharraf

The state of economy under Musharraf

The preparation of a charge sheet by members of the Coalition against President Musharraf would have formed the basis of an impeachment that may have acted as a deterrent to all future political adventurers had it been presented in parliament.
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
NJLI Managed Fund prices

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, (August 21, 2008).

Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
LCCI facilitates city traffic police

LCCI facilitates city traffic police

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Wednesday facilitated the city traffic police as it provided umbrellas in a ceremony to Superintendent of Police that were donated by one of LCCI members-Haier Pakistan.
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
NJLI Managed Fund prices

NJLI Managed Fund prices

New Jubilee Life Insurance Company has announced the offer and bid price per unit for the following funds effective from Thursday, (August 21, 2008).

Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Lawyers to take out rally today

Lawyers to take out rally today

The lawyers will boycott the courts and take out rally here on Thursday in protest against dismissal of judges of the higher courts and to compel the government to reinstate them with Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry as Chief Justice of Pakistan.
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (August 20, 2008).

Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Lawyers propose Dr Abdul Qadir Khan as president

Lawyers propose Dr Abdul Qadir Khan as president

A large number of members of Save Judiciary Committee (SJC) Wednesday marched on the Mall demanding to make Dr Abdul Qadir Khan the president of Pakistan. The participants of the rally includes SJC convenor Abdul Rashid Qureshi, Khaksar Tehrik chief Allam
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
'Industrial, technical sectors linkage to be strengthened'

'Industrial, technical sectors linkage to be strengthened'

The Punjab Government will not only strengthen the linkage between technical institutions and industries but also make it more effective so that we could produce skilled labour force according to the requirements of local market.
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (August 20, 2008).

Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
PML-N hopes deposed judges to be restored

PML-N hopes deposed judges to be restored

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is concerned over the delay in judges' issue despite resignation of Pervez Musharraf, but it is optimistic that judges will definitely be restored as on November 3, 2007 position. Sources in the PML-N told Business
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Deposed judges' issue may cause split in coalition: analysts

Deposed judges' issue may cause split in coalition: analysts

Deadlock between coalition partners over the restoration of deposed judges has raised questions about the survival of the government that forced Presidennt Pervez Musharraf to resign According to analysts, the two main coalition partners, Pakistan Peoples
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Race on for Musharraf's successor

Race on for Musharraf's successor

Former president Pervez Musharraf's premature departure has kicked off presidential race just 10 months after controversial October 2007 presidential elections in the country. The political parties have started naming their candidates for election of the
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (August 20, 2008).

Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Petition against Musharraf filed

Petition against Musharraf filed

A senior member of Lahore High Court Bar Association has moved to Lahore High Court against former President, Pervez Musharraf for his trial on charges of abrogation of the constitution. The petitioner Kamran Rasool Mirza prayed to the court that Musharra
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (August 20, 2008).

Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
'Dictator's exit will help improve democratic image of country'

'Dictator's exit will help improve democratic image of country'

President Lahore Tax Bar Association (LTBA), Mohsin Nadeem while welcoming the resignation of former President Pervez Musharraf, has said that the upward spiralling of stock market and Pak rupee' gaining vis-à-vis international currencies is yet another p
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Proceedings suspended

Proceedings suspended

The Lahore High Court (LHC) here on Wednesday suspended the proceedings of no confidence motion against Naib Nazim UC-265, Partab Nagar, Faisalabad. The judge also issued notices to the respondents for September 09 and called for report from election comm
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
LHC takes notice of illegal detention

LHC takes notice of illegal detention

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed District Police Officer (DPO), Okara, to produce forthwith a detainee before the court, who is illegally detained by a sub-inspector and also ordered to initiate departmental proceedings against him.
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar rebounds

THE RUPEE: dollar rebounds

The rupee-dollar official parity rates on Wednesday failed to retain upward journey in the absence of any positive signal about the political settlement, money experts said.
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar rebounds

THE RUPEE: dollar rebounds

The rupee-dollar official parity rates on Wednesday failed to retain upward journey in the absence of any positive signal about the political settlement, money experts said.
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
'Provisions of health and education facilities to masses top priority'

'Provisions of health and education facilities to masses top priority'

Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said that provision of health, education and other facilities to the masses is the top priority of the government and special attention is being paid to the strengthening of social development sector.
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
New president to be elected after consultation: Shahbaz

New president to be elected after consultation: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister, Mian Shahbaz Sharif, has said that new president will be elected with the consultation of the allies and different names are being considered, such as Justice Fakharuddin G Ibrahim, Justice Saeed uz Zaman Siddiqui and Ataullah Mange
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
LHC Chief Justice takes suo motu notice

LHC Chief Justice takes suo motu notice

The Chief Justice, Lahore High Court (LHC), Sayed Zahid Hussain, here on Wednesday taking suo motu notice against illegal occupations in Journalist Housing Colony, summoned the case record and referred the matter to the Justice Khalil Ahmad for further pr
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Wednesday (August 20, 2008).

Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
'Poverty and ignorance main hurdles in population control'

'Poverty and ignorance main hurdles in population control'

Social development is inevitable for bringing economic development while poverty and ignorance are main hurdles in efforts aimed at checking population growth. This was stated by Punjab Minister for Population Welfare Neelam Jabbar here on Wednesday.
Published 21 Aug, 2008 12:00am
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