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Print - 2008-09-17
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (September 16, 2008).

Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
War on terror: Nisar for taking Parliament into confidence

War on terror: Nisar for taking Parliament into confidence

Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has underlined the need for taking the Parliament into the confidence on the issue of war on terror. Talking to newsmen after meeting with the British Minister for Justice and Law Jack Straw on Tuesd
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (September 16, 2008).

Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
PPP leadership being pressed not to destabilise Punjab government

PPP leadership being pressed not to destabilise Punjab government

The central leadership of the PPP is being pressed not to destabilise the PML-N-led Punjab government and the party leadership has been cautioned that this could create an unending political confrontation between the two major parties.
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (September 16, 2008).

Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Tuesday (September 16, 2008) and for Wednesday (September 17, 2008).
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Farmers, transporters resent increase in diesel prices

Farmers, transporters resent increase in diesel prices

Various representative bodies of farmers, agriculturists and transporters have criticised Rs 3.5 per litre increase in the diesel prices, and said it will hit hard the fragile economy. Talking to Business Recorder here on Tuesday, President of Kisa
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Anti-dengue measures in Sessi hospitals ordered

Anti-dengue measures in Sessi hospitals ordered

Provincial Labour Minister Amir Nawab on Tuesday directed that emergency steps be taken for maintaining effective hygienic conditions in all the Sessi hospitals and dispensaries as a protective measure in view of growing number of dengue-affected patients
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (September 16, 2008).

Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Inflation to drop in second half of current year: experts

Inflation to drop in second half of current year: experts

Economic experts believe that the country would be able to cut down the increasing inflation rate by the second half of the current fiscal year. "Fall in international oil prices and improved agriculture outlook, specially in rice and wheat, would help da
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Former chairman English department passes away

Former chairman English department passes away

The chief of the Shakespeare Society of Pakistan and a former Chairman of the Department of English, University of Karachi, Professor Riffat Karim, passed away here on Tuesday. The Vice Chancellor of Karachi University, Professor Dr Pirzada Qasim Raza Sid
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (September 16, 2008).

Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Calligraphy exhibition opens at Alhamra

Calligraphy exhibition opens at Alhamra

Calligraphy is an age-old art that is both aesthetically and religiously fulfilling, in the colourful and creative depiction of 'Ahadis' and verses from the Holy Quran, said Punjab Minister for Culture and Youth Affairs, Dr Tanvirul Islam, while witnessin
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (September 16, 2008).

Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Sale of adulterated foodstuff on the rise

Sale of adulterated foodstuff on the rise

The sale of adulterated milk and foodstuff is on the rise as there is no check and monitoring on the part of Health Department and Food authorities. During a survey people demanded prompt action against those responsible for the illegal trade.
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Punjab government to set up EEF with Rs one billion

Punjab government to set up EEF with Rs one billion

Punjab Government will establish an Education Endowment Fund (EEF) with one billion rupees for deserving students, so they can complete their higher studies. Provincial Minister Haji Ehsanuddin Qureshi said that Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz is going to ann
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Units outside industrial estates exempted from property tax

Units outside industrial estates exempted from property tax

NWFP Chief Minister Ameer Haider Hoti has exempted industrial units, established outside the industrial estates, from property tax to help boost industrial development in the province. Industrialists of Pabbi and Azakhel, District Nowshera, had submitted
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar hits again 77 mark

THE RUPEE: dollar hits again 77 mark

Sharp erosion was seen in the rupee's value against dollar in the interbank market on Tuesday, shedding 33 paisa for buying and 35 paisa for selling at 76.95 and 77.00, currency dealers said. The sharp rise in dollar demand indicating that it may cross th
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Research committee on Lal Shahbaz constituted

Research committee on Lal Shahbaz constituted

The Sindh government has constituted a research committee of scholars and academics to conduct in-depth research on the life and times of Hazrat Usman Marvandi Lal Shahbaz Qalandar. With Dr Ghulam Ali Allana as its Chairman, the committee comprises Dr Naw
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar hits again 77 mark

THE RUPEE: dollar hits again 77 mark

Sharp erosion was seen in the rupee's value against dollar in the interbank market on Tuesday, shedding 33 paisa for buying and 35 paisa for selling at 76.95 and 77.00, currency dealers said. The sharp rise in dollar demand indicating that it may cross th
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Free dialysis facility in Allied Hospital

Free dialysis facility in Allied Hospital

On the special instructions of Chief Minister Punjab, the dialysis facility has been started to the deserving kidney patients in Allied Hospital free of cost and necessary arrangements have been made in this regard. This was informed by Medical Superinten
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
CA technology helps preserve food for long: vice chancellor UAF

CA technology helps preserve food for long: vice chancellor UAF

Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Storage Technology has been proven a sophisticated technology for storage and distribution of crops, as it has a unique provision to promote storage life and a big help in maintaining high quality level of crops.
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
US Ambassador inaugurates reading room in FJW University

US Ambassador inaugurates reading room in FJW University

US Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W. Patterson on Tuesday inaugurated the Susan B Anthony Reading Room at the Central Library of Fatima Jinnah Women University, declaring it another milestone in the dynamic partnership between the FJWU and the US Mission in
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Tuesday (September 16, 2008).

Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Professional marketing moot held

Professional marketing moot held

A marketing conference was held under the auspices of the Terrabiz here on Tuesday, says a press release. It further said that the Etihad Airways was designated official airline for the conference. The statement pointed out that the moot reflected the ext
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Anjuman Tarraqi-e-Urdu condoles demise of Ralph Russel

Anjuman Tarraqi-e-Urdu condoles demise of Ralph Russel

The Anjuman Tarraqui-e-Urdu Pakistan organised a condolence meeting here on Tuesday to mourn the demise of Professor Ralph Russel. A rich tributes were paid to the British scholar and researcher who died on Sunday at the age of 90, for his services toward
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Fehmida seeks cooperation of people to resolve all issues

Fehmida seeks cooperation of people to resolve all issues

Acting President Dr Fehmida Mirza has called upon the people to extend their full co-operation to the present democratic government in strengthening democracy as well as resolving the external and internal issues of the country. The country is facing a nu
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Need to enhance Pak-Thailand trade stressed

Need to enhance Pak-Thailand trade stressed

Joompol Manaschuang, Royal Thai Consulate General, Karachi, has urged private and public sectors of Thailand and Pakistan to expedite their efforts to enhance the volume of commercial exchange between two countries. He expressed his views while speaking i
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Minister for role of academia in research to promote poultry farming

Minister for role of academia in research to promote poultry farming

With a view to extend the research facilities for the advancement of poultry science besides promoting the commercial and backyard poultry farming in the province, Sindh Minister for Livestock Abdul Haq Bhurt has asked the concerned authority to involve t
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Board meetings in progress

Board meetings in progress

Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Dr Madad Laskani joins PPP

Dr Madad Laskani joins PPP

The President of Sindh Taraqqi Pasand Party, Sanghar, Dr Madad Ali Laskani, Tuesday announced to join Pakistan Peoples Party. He made this announcement at a press conference by Sindh Information Minister Shazia Marri at Karachi Press Club.
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
British Baba-e-Urdu Russel's death condoled

British Baba-e-Urdu Russel's death condoled

Bazm-e-Nau Pakistan conducted a condolence meeting for the sad demise of prominent British Urdu poet Ralph Russel, who was also known as British Baba-e-Urdu on Tuesday at a local hotel. The participants inspiringly appreciated him for his services rendere
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Fire breaks out at hospital

Fire breaks out at hospital

Panic gripped Fatima Memorial Hospital, Shadman, when fire broke out in the first floor waiting room of the hospital early on Tuesday morning. The fire burnt the furniture and some electrical appliances. There was no injury or loss of human life claimed d
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Tuesday (September 16, 2008).

Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
LHC directs petitioner to pay 1,75,000 to former wife

LHC directs petitioner to pay 1,75,000 to former wife

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed Bashir Ahmed to pay Rs 1,75,000 to his former wife as maintenance and issued notices to his ex-wife Shazia. The petitioner has challenged the order of a family court, which had obliged the husband to pay Rs 5,000 p
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan not to accept attacks on its territory: Altaf

Pakistan not to accept attacks on its territory: Altaf

Muttahida Quami Movement leader Altaf Husain while assuring his party's support to the present government said Pakistan would not accept any attack on its territory whether carried out by friends or otherwise. Speaking to the media outside a Central Londo
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Embezzlement case: SP asked to appear on October 14

Embezzlement case: SP asked to appear on October 14

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed SP Investigation Mandi Bahauddin to appear before the court on October 14 and explain the position of a case in which one of his investigation officers submitted conflicting reports about the involvement of a girl
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan reserves right to retaliate against incursion: ISPR

Pakistan reserves right to retaliate against incursion: ISPR

Pakistan reserves its right to retaliate against any incursion into its territory, said Director General Inter Services Public Relations, Major General Athar Abbas while talking to Business Recorder here on Tuesday. When asked whether a fresh order
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Government fails to control rise in fruit prices

Government fails to control rise in fruit prices

No respite for the poor, as fruits and other essential commodities have becoming highly expensive during the Ramazan but the government showing least interest in monitoring the prices.
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
PPP government will support film industry: Badr

PPP government will support film industry: Badr

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Secretary General Jahangir Badr has said that there should be enhancement of trade between India and Pakistan and his government wants peaceful relationship with India. He was talking to the reporters at an Iftar dinner hoste
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
IT returns: SCCI for extension of last date for submission

IT returns: SCCI for extension of last date for submission

Senior Vice President, Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Inayat Khan has requested Chairman Federal Bureau of Revenue (CBR) to extend the last date for submission of Income Tax Return to October 31.
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Date for submission of sales tax and FED returns extended

Date for submission of sales tax and FED returns extended

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the date for payment of sales tax and federal excise duty, including special excise duty, for the tax period from August 2008 up to September 20, 2008. According to an FBR announcement on Tuesday, the board
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Date for submission of sales tax and FED returns extended

Date for submission of sales tax and FED returns extended

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the date for payment of sales tax and federal excise duty, including special excise duty, for the tax period from August 2008 up to September 20, 2008. According to an FBR announcement on Tuesday, the board
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Date for submission of sales tax and FED returns extended

Date for submission of sales tax and FED returns extended

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the date for payment of sales tax and federal excise duty, including special excise duty, for the tax period from August 2008 up to September 20, 2008. According to an FBR announcement on Tuesday, the board
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
OIC terms suicidal attacks un-Islamic

OIC terms suicidal attacks un-Islamic

Assistant Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) Kemal Izat Mufti on Tuesday strongly condemned the suicide attacks and hooliganism against humanity, and termed it "against the holy spirit of Islam". He stated this while address
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
OIC terms suicidal attacks un-Islamic

OIC terms suicidal attacks un-Islamic

Assistant Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) Kemal Izat Mufti on Tuesday strongly condemned the suicide attacks and hooliganism against humanity, and termed it "against the holy spirit of Islam". He stated this while address
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
UK supports Pakistan's strategy to fight terrorism: Straw

UK supports Pakistan's strategy to fight terrorism: Straw

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari will discuss ways and means to counter insurgency in tribal areas bordering Afghanistan as Britain strongly supports the strategy being adopted by the new democratic government of
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan losing export markets due to high ship freights

Pakistan losing export markets due to high ship freights

Pakistan is losing international markets for its major exportable commodities, particularly rice, to the neighbouring India due to exorbitant freight charged by international shipping lines which have "monopolised the shipping rates in the absence of Paki
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Prime Minister seeks UK support for greater EU market access through FTA

Prime Minister seeks UK support for greater EU market access through FTA

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani has sought Britain''s help for greater market access to EU, preferably through a free trade agreement (FTA). He expressed these views here on Tuesday in a meeting with the British Secretary of State for Law and Justice,
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Prime Minister seeks UK support for greater EU market access through FTA

Prime Minister seeks UK support for greater EU market access through FTA

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani has sought Britain's help for greater market access to EU, preferably through a free trade agreement (FTA). He expressed these views here on Tuesday in a meeting with the British Secretary of State for Law and Justice, J
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 16, 2008).

Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Prime Minister seeks UK support for greater EU market access through FTA

Prime Minister seeks UK support for greater EU market access through FTA

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani has sought Britain's help for greater market access to EU, preferably through a free trade agreement (FTA). He expressed these views here on Tuesday in a meeting with the British Secretary of State for Law and Justice, J
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 16, 2008).

Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
KSE signs MoU with Bursa Malaysia to strengthen trade ties

KSE signs MoU with Bursa Malaysia to strengthen trade ties

Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) and Bursa Malaysia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish co-operation ties between Pakistan and Malaysia in relation to the development of each party's capital markets.
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 16, 2008).

Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
ISI should be reformed: Boucher

ISI should be reformed: Boucher

The Pakistani military's powerful and controversial spy agency needs reform but there is no indication this is happening yet, the top US diplomat for South Asia said on Monday. "It has to be done," Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
200 taxpayers agree to avail ITS

200 taxpayers agree to avail ITS

Some 200 persons have agreed to disclose their unexplained investments and assets under the Investment Tax Scheme (ITS), 2008. This was stated by Ahmad Waqar, Secretary, Finance, and Chairman of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) at the inauguration ceremony
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
200 taxpayers agree to avail ITS

200 taxpayers agree to avail ITS

Some 200 persons have agreed to disclose their unexplained investments and assets under the Investment Tax Scheme (ITS), 2008. This was stated by Ahmad Waqar, Secretary, Finance, and Chairman of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) at the inauguration ceremony
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am
200 taxpayers agree to avail ITS

200 taxpayers agree to avail ITS

Some 200 persons have agreed to disclose their unexplained investments and assets under the Investment Tax Scheme (ITS), 2008. This was stated by Ahmad Waqar, Secretary, Finance, and Chairman of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) at the inauguration ceremony
Published 17 Sep, 2008 12:00am