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Print - 2008-11-12
'Deserving people' technical training scheme to be launched next year

'Deserving people' technical training scheme to be launched next year

Administrative Food Support Scheme and Chairman Task Force for Essential Items S. A. Hameed has said that a scheme to impart technical training to poor and deserving people would be launched next year in collaboration with the Technical and Vocational Tra
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Ecnec approves $12.6 billion Diamer-Bhasha dam project

Ecnec approves $12.6 billion Diamer-Bhasha dam project

The Executive Committee of National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved the Diamer-Bhasha dam at a cost of $12.6 billion, whose feasibility study has been prepared by a consortium with one participating firm already blacklisted by the World Bank.
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Ecnec approves $12.6 billion Diamer-Bhasha dam project

Ecnec approves $12.6 billion Diamer-Bhasha dam project

The Executive Committee of National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved the Diamer-Bhasha dam at a cost of $12.6 billion, whose feasibility study has been prepared by a consortium with one participating firm already blacklisted by the World Bank.
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Finance given green signal to send LoI to IMF

Finance given green signal to send LoI to IMF

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani have given a green signal to the Finance Ministry to send the letter of intent (LoI) to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) subsequent to regrets received from the members of the "Fri
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Finance given green signal to send LoI to IMF

Finance given green signal to send LoI to IMF

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani have given a green signal to the Finance Ministry to send the letter of intent (LoI) to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) subsequent to regrets received from the members of the "Fri
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Finance given green signal to send LoI to IMF

Finance given green signal to send LoI to IMF

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani have given a green signal to the Finance Ministry to send the letter of intent (LoI) to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) subsequent to regrets received from the members of the "Fri
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
LSE stayed

LSE stayed

Equities showed improvement in trading turnover on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Tuesday while the LSE-25 index, as usual, remained unchanged at last day closing level of 2825.36. There was no change in the market sentiments and equities changed hands with
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
LSE stayed

LSE stayed

Equities showed improvement in trading turnover on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Tuesday while the LSE-25 index, as usual, remained unchanged at last day closing level of 2825.36. There was no change in the market sentiments and equities changed hands with
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
No change in ISE-10 Index

No change in ISE-10 Index

The Islamabad Stock Exchange witnessed record low turnover during day's sluggish trend where major players remained at the sidelines amid no increase in index. ISE-10 Index closed at 2,003.17 without observing any change during day's trading session.
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
No change in ISE-10 Index

No change in ISE-10 Index

The Islamabad Stock Exchange witnessed record low turnover during day''s sluggish trend where major players remained at the sidelines amid no increase in index. ISE-10 Index closed at 2,003.17 without observing any change during day''s trading session.
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Volvo Group trucks and engineering cuts an additional 900 jobs

Volvo Group trucks and engineering cuts an additional 900 jobs

The Volvo Group trucks and engineering business, which in just over a month has slashed 2,850 jobs, said on Tuesday it would cut another 900 jobs affecting a unit in Sweden producing heavy engines, gearboxes and driveshafts.
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Volvo Group trucks and engineering cuts an additional 900 jobs

Volvo Group trucks and engineering cuts an additional 900 jobs

The Volvo Group trucks and engineering business, which in just over a month has slashed 2,850 jobs, said on Tuesday it would cut another 900 jobs affecting a unit in Sweden producing heavy engines, gearboxes and driveshafts.
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
EU must use all tools to limit slowdown: Almunia

EU must use all tools to limit slowdown: Almunia

The European Union must use all means at its disposal, including monetary and fiscal policy, to limit the economic slowdown, Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Joaquin Almunia said on Tuesday.
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Malaysia factory output shrinks

Malaysia factory output shrinks

Malaysia's factory output in September shrank from a year earlier for the first time in 18 months, data showed on Tuesday, as weak commodity prices and falling global demand took their toll. The industrial production index (IPI), which measures mining, ma
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Japan to invest $872.316 million for KCR revival

Japan to invest $872.316 million for KCR revival

The government of Japan will invest $872.316 million for the revival of Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) to overcome traffic problems in the metropolis. According to sources, Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) commissioned by the ministry of economy,
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
KBP to launch campaign against agriculture policies

KBP to launch campaign against agriculture policies

Kisan Board Punjab (KBP) has decided to launch a campaign against the anti agriculture and anti farmer policies of the government from November 22 around the whole Punjab. It is decided in the high level meeting of the Kisan Board Punjab chaired by Presid
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Five percent decline in oil products sales

Five percent decline in oil products sales

Sale of oil products during July-October 2008 declined by 5 percent, to 5.9 million tons. The sale of black oil (FO and LDO) stood at 2.6 million tons, whereas that of white oil (petrol, diesel, jet fuel and kerosene) stood at 3.3 million tons, down by 4
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Five percent decline in oil products sales

Five percent decline in oil products sales

Sale of oil products during July-October 2008 declined by 5 percent, to 5.9 million tons. The sale of black oil (FO and LDO) stood at 2.6 million tons, whereas that of white oil (petrol, diesel, jet fuel and kerosene) stood at 3.3 million tons, down by 4
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Five percent decline in oil products sales

Five percent decline in oil products sales

Sale of oil products during July-October 2008 declined by 5 percent, to 5.9 million tons. The sale of black oil (FO and LDO) stood at 2.6 million tons, whereas that of white oil (petrol, diesel, jet fuel and kerosene) stood at 3.3 million tons, down by 4
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Senate body views to be sought on IPI gas line deal

Senate body views to be sought on IPI gas line deal

The government has decided to seek inputs from the Senate standing committee on Petroleum and Natural Resources on the billion-dollar Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline deal. Sources said that Petroleum Ministry would brief the Senate body on Thursday
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
'Abolition of PCBL on cards'

'Abolition of PCBL on cards'

Punjab Finance, Planning and Development Minister Tanvir Ashraf Kaira said on Tuesday that abolition of Punjab Co-operative Board for Liquidation (PCBL) is on the cards. Talking to Business Recorder exclusively, the provincial minister said the PCB
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Protest demonstration held against seeking IMF loan

Protest demonstration held against seeking IMF loan

A large number of civil society activists and representatives of different NGOs, trade unions and lawyers on Tuesday held a protest demonstration against seeking IMF loan to bailout the economy. They were holding placards and banners inscribed with slogan
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Mashhadi, Imtiaz elected RCCI's president, vice president unopposed

Mashhadi, Imtiaz elected RCCI's president, vice president unopposed

Syed Asad Haider Mashhadi and Imtiaz Ahmed Chaudhry were elected unopposed as president and vice president of Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) respectively besides uncontested election of 22 Executive Committee members of the chamber inc
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
'Founders' vow drastic cut in LCCI service charges

'Founders' vow drastic cut in LCCI service charges

The Founders group will ensure maximum reduction in the service charges at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) if they win the annual elections to be held on November 18 and 19.
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Traders observe shutter down strike

Traders observe shutter down strike

Business activities remained suspended in Chak Jhumra Town, here on Tuesday, in protest against murder of an Auto workshop owner, Bisharat Bajwa, who was gunned down by three motorists in Muzaffar colony. According to details, just after this brutal murde
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Pakistani students to get admission in South Asian University

Pakistani students to get admission in South Asian University

Pakistani students will get admission in South Asian University being set up under the umbrella of Saarc in 2010. Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, Professor G. K Chadha, Chief Executive Officer of South Asian University project said the init
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Four killed in suicide blast near sports complex

Four killed in suicide blast near sports complex

Four persons were killed and 9 others injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up near the gate of Qayyum Sports Complex minutes before the concluding ceremony of 3rd Inter-Provincial Games here on Tuesday.
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Four killed in suicide blast near sports complex

Four killed in suicide blast near sports complex

Four persons were killed and 9 others injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up near the gate of Qayyum Sports Complex minutes before the concluding ceremony of 3rd Inter-Provincial Games here on Tuesday.
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Sugarcane-based bio-energy generation under consideration

Sugarcane-based bio-energy generation under consideration

The government is considering a proposal to develop sugarcane-based bio-energy generation, including blended fuel for vehicles. The proposal was broached at a meeting on sugarcane based bio-energy production held in Islamabad last month under the co-chair
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
PCGA threatens countrywide strike

PCGA threatens countrywide strike

Chairman of Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) Chaudhry Muhammad Akram has announced to observe country-wide strike of ginners if support price of cotton, and its purchase through Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) was not announced within next
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
PCGA threatens countrywide strike

PCGA threatens countrywide strike

Chairman of Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) Chaudhry Muhammad Akram has announced to observe country-wide strike of ginners if support price of cotton, and its purchase through Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) was not announced within next
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
PCGA threatens countrywide strike

PCGA threatens countrywide strike

Chairman of Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) Chaudhry Muhammad Akram has announced to observe country-wide strike of ginners if support price of cotton, and its purchase through Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) was not announced within next
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Obama seeks new approach in Afghanistan: report

Obama seeks new approach in Afghanistan: report

US President-elect Barack Obama plans to try a more regional approach to the war in Afghanistan including possible talks with Iran, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday, citing national security advisers to Obama.
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Obama seeks new approach in Afghanistan: report

Obama seeks new approach in Afghanistan: report

US President-elect Barack Obama plans to try a more regional approach to the war in Afghanistan including possible talks with Iran, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday, citing national security advisers to Obama.
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Tax relief given on import of plant, machinery

Tax relief given on import of plant, machinery

The Federal Board of Revenue has allowed exemption from deduction of tax on import of plant and machinery used for setting up an industrial undertaking, including hotels. The board has also authorised commissioners of income tax to grant system-based exem
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Tax relief given on import of plant, machinery

Tax relief given on import of plant, machinery

The Federal Board of Revenue has allowed exemption from deduction of tax on import of plant and machinery used for setting up an industrial undertaking, including hotels. The board has also authorised commissioners of income tax to grant system-based exem
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Tax relief given on import of plant, machinery

Tax relief given on import of plant, machinery

The Federal Board of Revenue has allowed exemption from deduction of tax on import of plant and machinery used for setting up an industrial undertaking, including hotels. The board has also authorised commissioners of income tax to grant system-based exem
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Zardari arrives in New York

Zardari arrives in New York

President Asif Ali Zardari arrived here on Tuesday to represent Pakistan at a high- level session of UN General Assembly on "Culture of Peace", to promote a global dialogue about religions, cultures and common values. The meeting being held at the initiat
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Zardari arrives in New York

Zardari arrives in New York

President Asif Ali Zardari arrived here on Tuesday to represent Pakistan at a high- level session of UN General Assembly on "Culture of Peace", to promote a global dialogue about religions, cultures and common values. The meeting being held at the initiat
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Fed gives American Express full bank status

Fed gives American Express full bank status

The US Federal Reserve Monday authorised giving credit card giant American Express full status as a bank holding company. The US central bank said that both American Express Company and its affiliate American Express Travel Related Services would be allow
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Fed gives American Express full bank status

Fed gives American Express full bank status

The US Federal Reserve Monday authorised giving credit card giant American Express full status as a bank holding company. The US central bank said that both American Express Company and its affiliate American Express Travel Related Services would be allow
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Fed gives American Express full bank status

Fed gives American Express full bank status

The US Federal Reserve Monday authorised giving credit card giant American Express full status as a bank holding company. The US central bank said that both American Express Company and its affiliate American Express Travel Related Services would be allow
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
2,000 Sikh Yatrees arrive

2,000 Sikh Yatrees arrive

Around 2,000 Sikh Yatrees from India arrived here on Tuesday through Wagha Railway Station to participate in the 540th birth anniversary of Baba Gurunanak, the founder of Sikh religion. The celebrations will continue till November 20. Around 4,000 Sikh Ya
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Research being conducted to eradicate dengue virus

Research being conducted to eradicate dengue virus

Punjab Health Department and Allama Iqbal Medical College/Jinnah Hospital will start joint operational research to eliminate dengue virus. This was announced by Director General Health Services of Punjab Muhammad Aslam Chaudhry and Principal of Allama Iqb
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Seminar on proposals for educational policy held

Seminar on proposals for educational policy held

A consultative seminar on proposals for comprehensive educational policy was held on Tuesday in which participants came up with various suggestions for betterment of the provincial education system. Besides this seven different groups assigned to come up
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Stable economy, law and order top priorities of government: Gilani

Stable economy, law and order top priorities of government: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Tuesday that his government gave top priority to stability of national economy and law and order. Addressing a press conference at airport here after his arrival from Islamabad here, Gilani said that the gove
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Workshop on proposed medium-term renewable energy policy held

Workshop on proposed medium-term renewable energy policy held

The proposed medium-term national renewable energy policy for Pakistan will pave the way for the development of renewable projects under a transparent process for reducing transaction costs, delays, and frustrations by potential investors.
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
MQM and opposition castigate privatisation of Qadirpur Gas Field

MQM and opposition castigate privatisation of Qadirpur Gas Field

The government ally, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and opposition on Tuesday castigated the planned privatisation of Qadirpur Gas Field, stressing that it is the biggest revenue generation source of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) with an
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
FIA obtains physical remand of Munaf Kalia

FIA obtains physical remand of Munaf Kalia

FIA obtained physical remand of Director of Khanani and Kalia Group, Munaf Kalia, accused of being involved in the scandal of illegally transfer of billions of dollars abroad from a city magistrate.
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

National Assembly's session on Tuesday was adjourned without any serious legislative business except Opposition and MQM legislators showing concern on privatisation of Qadirpur gas field and yet another assurance none other than the Prime Minister to defe
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Smeda and WEG ink MoU

Smeda and WEG ink MoU

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda) and Women's Empowerment Group (WEG) inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote women entrepreneurship in the SME sector.
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Kinnow export target set at 0.225 million tons

Kinnow export target set at 0.225 million tons

Kinnow exporters from Pakistan have set a target of exporting 225,000 tons Kinnow during the crop season 2008-09, and the main markets of Pakistani fruit would be Russian Federation, Iran and UAE. The exporters reported that about 1.7-1.8 million tons kin
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Nawaz condemns Peshawar blast

Nawaz condemns Peshawar blast

Chief, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, has expressed sorrow and grief over the tragic bomb blast in Peshawar on Tuesday that claimed lives of innocent people besides injuries to others.
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Differences within PML-Q deepening

Differences within PML-Q deepening

Differences within Pakistan Muslim League-Q are deepening, as supporters and opponents of Chaudhry brothers remain glued to their stances and were not ready to budge from their positions. One of the groups remains talking about 'Group of Four' within the
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Opposition slams government for seeking IMF aid

Opposition slams government for seeking IMF aid

The opposition in senate on Tuesday criticised the government plan of going to International Monetary Fund without proper homework and privatisation of the country's second largest gas field Qadirpur Gas Field and National Bank of Pakistan (NBP).
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Punjab chief minister presented Rs two million cheque for quake victims

Punjab chief minister presented Rs two million cheque for quake victims

MPA Allauddin called on Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif at Chief Minister Secretariat here on Tuesday and presented a cheque of Rs 2 million for relief and rehabilitation of earthquake affectees in Balochistan. The Chief Minister lauded the generous
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
LHC adjourns over 100 petitions

LHC adjourns over 100 petitions

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday adjourned for November 14 the hearing of more than 100 petitions of industrial and textile units challenging increased tariff of electricity and directed Lesco counsel to submit his written arguments. The court also
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
France offers assistance in energy sector

France offers assistance in energy sector

The French Ambassador, Daniel Jouanneau has said that France is ready to extend co-operation to Pakistan in overcoming its energy crisis by building windmills and initiating solar energy projects. While speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Indus
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Government should stop privatisation of Qadirpur Gas Field: Liaquat

Government should stop privatisation of Qadirpur Gas Field: Liaquat

Naib Amir Jamat-e-Islami Pakistan Liaquat Baloch has said that government should stop the privatisation of Qadirpur Gas field which consists of seven wells and its one well fulfils 23 percent gas demand of the country and if all the wells start working it
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Provision of modern health facilities top priority: Shahbaz

Provision of modern health facilities top priority: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister, Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that the top priority of the government is to ensure the provision of modern health facilities to the masses and concrete measures in this connection are being taken for the uplift of health sec
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Fate of WTO Cell hangs in balance

Fate of WTO Cell hangs in balance

Fate of six years old World Trade Organisation (WTO) Cell at the Planning and Development (P&D) department is hanging in the balance right now, with 80 percent chances of its closing down because of highly dissatisfactory performance of its officials.
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
People not satisfied with services provided by local governments

People not satisfied with services provided by local governments

A large number of people are not satisfied with the services provided by local governments, and referred to issues of access and quality demanding why they do not use government education and health facilities, according to a national survey report, title
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Government taking steps to restore industrialists' confidence: minister

Government taking steps to restore industrialists' confidence: minister

Punjab Finance, Planning and Development Minister Tanvir Asharf Kaira has said that the present government is taking solid measures to restore the confidence of industrialists and investors. He expressed these views while talking to a delegation of indust
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
IBM, Memon Hospital ink deal

IBM, Memon Hospital ink deal

IBM (NYSE: IBM) has signed an agreement with Memon Medical Institute for BladeCenter and Storage. The IBM technology will be used to provide a paperless environment for patient records. Memon Medical Hospital has chosen IBM for its long, reliable market e
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Relations with Bosnia, Herzegovina pivotal: Fehmida

Relations with Bosnia, Herzegovina pivotal: Fehmida

Dr Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly has said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina as both the countries are tied in bonds of religion, mutual respect and similarity of views on various regional and i
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
No shortage of tents, medicines in Balochistan: Gilani

No shortage of tents, medicines in Balochistan: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday said there was no shortage of tents, medicines or quilts in the quake hit areas of Balochistan. "There is so much of aid that we are having problems in its distribution. I assure you that for the next thre
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Women rights to be protected at all costs: Sherry

Women rights to be protected at all costs: Sherry

Federal Information Minister Sherry Rehman said that women rights will be protected by PPP government and the prime minister has made it clear to the cabinet that laws pertaining to human rights should be enforced at all costs.
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Dr Asim appointed advisor to Prime Minister on PNR

Dr Asim appointed advisor to Prime Minister on PNR

Government has appointed Dr Asim Hussain as Advisor to the Prime Minister on Petroleum and Natural Resources (PNR) with the Status of Federal Minister, Cabinet Division announced on Tuesday, according to a notification issued here in this regard. Dr Asim
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Dr Asim appointed advisor to Prime Minister on PNR

Dr Asim appointed advisor to Prime Minister on PNR

Government has appointed Dr Asim Hussain as Advisor to the Prime Minister on Petroleum and Natural Resources (PNR) with the Status of Federal Minister, Cabinet Division announced on Tuesday, according to a notification issued here in this regard. Dr Asim
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Decision to privatise Qadirpur Gas Field termed harmful

Decision to privatise Qadirpur Gas Field termed harmful

The decision of privatisation of Qadirpur Gas Field (QGF) having gas reserves of over $12 billion will prove detrimental for the country's economy as it will deprive the country from a high value profitable asset, said Senator Talha Mehmood, Chairman Sena
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Flour smuggling: PHC directs suspension of food controller

Flour smuggling: PHC directs suspension of food controller

Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday directed suspension of Food Controller Kohat, Ashfaq Khan and handing him over to anti-corruption department within 24-hour due to his involvement in flour smuggling.
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Sindh to establish Benazir Bhutto Transport Complex

Sindh to establish Benazir Bhutto Transport Complex

The Sindh government has decided in principle to establish Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Transport Complex to provide better transport facilities to citizens, especially elderly people, females and students.
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
OICCI to launch 'Perception Survey-2008' today

OICCI to launch 'Perception Survey-2008' today

The Overseas Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry will launch 'OICCI Perception Survey-2008' here on November 12. With 175 members on board, the OICCI is the premier body of top multinationals in the country. The perception survey is based on respo
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
'Most modern diabetic treatment available at Nide Centre'

'Most modern diabetic treatment available at Nide Centre'

Most modern facilities for the treatment of diabetes will be available at new state of the art National Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology (Nide), which is the first of its kind in Pakistan. Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) Vice Chancellor Pr
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
PTCL underground cable network damaged

PTCL underground cable network damaged

PTCL underground cable network damaged during ongoing excavation work by CDGK of road widening and laying of sewerage line in Hussainabad (Food Street) causing disruption of Telecom services in the area and almost 1500 Telephone become dead, working from
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
PPP Punjab warns poor performers in party organisation

PPP Punjab warns poor performers in party organisation

Pakistan Peoples Party, Punjab, has set the activities relating to foundation day celebrations followed by the martyr day of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto as a litmus test for the party leadership in the province, with a warning that those showing poor performa
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Investment in income funds highly attractive: UBL Funds chief executive

Investment in income funds highly attractive: UBL Funds chief executive

With Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) recent decision to mark down Term Finance Certificates (TFC) prices by five percent to 30 percent, investment in money market/income funds has become extremely attractive for both individual and i
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Investment in income funds highly attractive: UBL Funds chief executive

Investment in income funds highly attractive: UBL Funds chief executive

With Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) recent decision to mark down Term Finance Certificates (TFC) prices by five percent to 30 percent, investment in money market/income funds has become extremely attractive for both individual and i
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
ZONG introduces USB GPRS/EDGE modem

ZONG introduces USB GPRS/EDGE modem

ZONG has launched a simple, smart and elegant USB GPRS/EDGE modem that is capable of catering to all consumers needs including mobile professionals, laptop computer users and frequent travellers due to its efficiency and affordability elements.
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
LHC summons DPO in case of keeping boy in chains

LHC summons DPO in case of keeping boy in chains

The Lahore High Court (LHC), taking suo motu notice against keeping a young man in chains and forcing him to work as bonded labourer, has summoned the Sheikhupura DPO on November 13 to explain as to what measures he has taken for his safety.
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Death condoled

Death condoled

MNA Javed Iqbal and PML-N leader Jaffer Iqbal have condoled with senior journalist, Mumtaz Moonis, General Secretary Union of Journalists, RYK, on the death of his father-in-law. Expressing sorrow in their condolence messages, they prayed for eternal peac
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Lyari Expressway, more problems

Lyari Expressway, more problems

Since the inauguration of Lyari Expressway for southern-bound traffic I have been using this expressway almost daily to travel to my office. However, every morning no sooner my journey on Lyari Expressway begins, stretching out from its start point off So
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
A crown (of thorns?) for Obama

A crown (of thorns?) for Obama

Senator Barack Hussein Obama's victory is historic, even though recent US history had hinted (rise of Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice) that an African-American could become the president of what George W. Bush calls the 'greatest' nation on earth in spi
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
GOOD MORNING: rulers' foreign trips and Tinhatti groceries

GOOD MORNING: rulers' foreign trips and Tinhatti groceries

It is very easy to begin this column with what former President Pervez Musharraf and former Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz (who has gone back to reside abroad) spent on their foreign trips in their last three years in office. Foreign travel is a frequent poi
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Rewarding the misogynists

Rewarding the misogynists

A broad cross-section of people has strongly condemned recent appointments of Mir Hazar Khan Bijarani and Israrullah Zehri as ministers by the "so-called people's government". In a letter to a newspaper, they described these appointments as "a slap in the
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Reforms must be distinct from foreign assistance

Reforms must be distinct from foreign assistance

A report titled "Economic Stabilisation with a Human Face", prepared by a panel of economists, with Dr Hafiz Pasha, former Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, in the lead, argues in favour of an independently developed package of reforms. This, th
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
Business community greets Kamal

Business community greets Kamal

Business community has congratulated City Nazim of Karachi Syed Mustafa Kamal, who has been chosen Second Best Mayor of the world for 2008 by the "Foreign Policy Magazine" of the United States of America.
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
20-year cycles of Pakistan's history connected to Iqbal's work

20-year cycles of Pakistan's history connected to Iqbal's work

The birth of Muslim Educational Conference in 1886 was the first occasion since the days of the Pious Caliphs when representatives of Muslim community gathered with such wide base for deciding the future of their nation. Since then, something similar has
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
French cultural trilogy in aid of Al-Mehrab Tibbi Imdad's Hospice

French cultural trilogy in aid of Al-Mehrab Tibbi Imdad's Hospice

The consul general of France in Karachi, Mr Pierre Seillan who in collaboration with Mr Hasan Ali Khan managing director Continental Biscuits and his wife Mrs Sherood Khan, had recently, organised a Dinner/Art Auction to raise funds for Al-Mehrab Tibbi Im
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
M A (Final) exams result announced

M A (Final) exams result announced

Controller Examination, University of Karachi Professor Maqsood Hussain has announced the results of M A (Final) External Annual Examination-2007 on Tuesday. According to statistics, out of 2098 candidates, 1996 candidates were appeared in the examination
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
LHC appoints 42 civil judges

LHC appoints 42 civil judges

Chief Justice, the Lahore High Court (LHC), Sayed Zahid Hussain, on Monday made fresh appointments of 42 civil judges cum judicial magistrates in different districts of the province.
Published 12 Nov, 2008 12:00am
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