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Print - 2008-12-30
LERA elections on December 31

LERA elections on December 31

Lahore Education Reporters Association (LERA)'s Annual Election 2009 would be held on 31st December at Lahore Press Club. The LERA members belonging to print and electronic media will elect new body for the year 2009.
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
National Migration Policy drafted

National Migration Policy drafted

The Ministry of Labour and Manpower has drafted a new "National Migration Policy" for which a national consultative meeting would be held on Tuesday. The overseas migration plays an important role in the economic progress and prosperity of individuals as
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Shut down notice

Shut down notice

According to IESCO press release, power supply will remain suspended due to construction and annual maintenance work as per following schedule, on Tuesday (30 December) from 0800 to 1600 hours.
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Nawaz meets Talal Bugti

Nawaz meets Talal Bugti

The former Prime Minister and leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Muhammad Nawaz Sharif met with the Jamhoori Watan Party Chief, Nawabzada Talal Akbar Bugti at his Raiwind residence on Monday. Bugti discussed with Nawaz about the current s
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
India must put its house in order

India must put its house in order

India and Pakistan both need to realise that nations don't develop in isolation. Rather, they develop in clusters. There are in-fact clusters of development and clusters of poverty on the world map. You cannot have a destiny, much different than your neig
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Take good care of Gwadar Port

Take good care of Gwadar Port

According to a report in this daily the government, which has persistently been pressing for full operationality of Gwadar Port, has not carried out maintenance dredging at the deep-sea port since its construction early 2006 and a sizeable siltation, rang
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Kashf - A mission against poverty

Kashf - A mission against poverty

Kashf Foundation is one of the leading microfinance institutions in Pakistan, which is registered under the Companies Ordinance, and has helped hundreds of thousands of families out of poverty across Pakistan. Kashf Foundation has been internationally and
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Israel's terror campaign

Israel's terror campaign

The terror attack Israel unleashed on the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip on Saturday continued on Sunday claiming the lives of some 290 men, women and children, and injuring at least 600 others. As usual, it has disregarded a UN Security Council plea, made i
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Looking beyond the Buner attack

Looking beyond the Buner attack

The Taliban have struck back with stunning brutality. On Sunday, as the nation's Capital witnessed reopening of the Marriott, a suicide bomber set off a car bomb at a polling station in Buner district killing some 35 people including at least four childre
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Change of guard at State Bank

Change of guard at State Bank

Finally, the President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, decided to change the Governor at State Bank of Pakistan through powers that he enjoys under the 17th Amendment to the Constitution. Although Dr Shamshad Akhtar was entitled to be considered for anothe
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
LHC moved against sale of hazardous milk

LHC moved against sale of hazardous milk

Watan Party has moved a writ petition in the Lahore High the Court seeking ban on sale of milk hazardous to human consumption. The petitioner, Dr Yaqoob Bhatti, a central executive member of Watan Party referred to a report of the City District Government
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Shortage of petrol, LPG continues in Punjab

Shortage of petrol, LPG continues in Punjab

The motorists are facing hardships due to acute shortage of petrol and LPG which entered sixth consecutive day on Monday. The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has also vanished from the local markets as dealers were selling the product in black-market to ear
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
PML-N leader for taking urgent steps to boost parliamentary system

PML-N leader for taking urgent steps to boost parliamentary system

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is waging a just struggle for the supremacy of parliament, independence of judiciary, rule of law and strengthening of democratic institutions in the country. Sources in the PML-N told Business Recorder that
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
LHCBA condemns Israeli attacks

LHCBA condemns Israeli attacks

President Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) and bar secretary while condemning Israeli air attacks on Hamas camps have asked the Muslim world to evolve a comprehensive strategy against the atrocity of Israel and other non-Muslim countries against
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Shah Alam Market: LCCI demands compensation for fire victims

Shah Alam Market: LCCI demands compensation for fire victims

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed grave concern over loss of millions of rupees in a fire incident in Shah Alam Market Plaza and asked the government to announce compensation for the businessmen who have suffered a huge loss
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
LHC takes suo motu notice

LHC takes suo motu notice

The Chief Justice, Lahore High Court on Monday took suo motu notice on the plight of woman, whose brother had grabbed her land and called for report from the concerned department. The court responded to a news item published in Daily Nawa-e-Waqt in which
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
LDA demolishes 50 more platforms

LDA demolishes 50 more platforms

The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) in its continuous anti-encroachment drive on Monday demolished 50 more platforms. These platforms had been constructed in the front line of showrooms and offices, in contravention of building regulations, along Moula
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Shahzeb named convenor of LCCI body

Shahzeb named convenor of LCCI body

The Vice Cchairman, Pakistan Industrial and Traders Association Front (Piaf) and Pharmaceutical Entrepreneur, Khawaja Shahzeb Akram has been appointed as the Convenor of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Standing Committee for Pharmaceuticals
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Jimmy's canvas prints exhibition starts in Dubai

Jimmy's canvas prints exhibition starts in Dubai

An exhibition of prominent Pakistani artist Jimmy Engineer's recently completed art work is being held in Dubai, UAE, from (Tuesday) December 30. On display in the exhibition will be canvas prints of Jimmy Engineer's 33 paintings in the architectural comp
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
RTO arranges conference for withholding agents

RTO arranges conference for withholding agents

Enforcement and collection division of the Regional Tax Office (RTO) Lahore arranged a conference for withholding agents here on Monday to familiarise them with their responsibilities and obligations regarding filing of withholding statements and deductio
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (December 29, 2008) and the forecast for Tuesday (December 30, 2008).

Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Cold, dry weather likely to continue in Lahore

Cold, dry weather likely to continue in Lahore

Cold and dry weather is expected to continue in the provincial capital with foggy conditions. According to a meteorological official here on Tuesday, the minimum temperature recorded was 5 Celsius degrees while the maximum temperature was 22 Celsius degre
Published 30 Dec, 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 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Airport entry passes

Airport entry passes

All categories of airport entry passes and vehicle stickers for 2008 issued by Headquarter ASF and respective airports which were likely to expir on 31.12.2008 have been extended till 31.01.2009.-PR
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (December 29, 2008).

Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
ACER-Computers chooses Ovex as partner

ACER-Computers chooses Ovex as partner

Ovex Technologies, Pakistan's premier BPO and IT solutions provider, has been chosen as a "Partner" by "ACER-Computers" the Global IT Company. Ovex's Partnership with ACER will allow the company to provide ACER IT solutions to its clients.
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (December 29, 2008).

Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Text message 'US in gloom' scientifically incorrect

Text message 'US in gloom' scientifically incorrect

A text message being sent through mobile phones that the American continent will fall in gloom while Asia will remain full of sun shine for one and half days (36 hours) on January 1, 2009 after a period of 2,400 years, is scientifically incorrect.
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (December 29, 2008).

Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (December 29, 2008) and for Tuesday (December 30, 2008).
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Businessmen told not to fear audit process

Businessmen told not to fear audit process

Irfan Nadeem, Member, Direct Taxes, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has assured the members of business community that they should not be apprehensive of audits, as these would be undertaken only "where we have complete information as to the need for audi
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Karachi Gymkhana elects office bearers

Karachi Gymkhana elects office bearers

Karachi Gymkhana elections for the Managing Committee - 2009 were held on December 28. Following were declared elected. Younus Rizwani elected as President (un-opposed).
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Heavy fog keeps disturbing railway schedule

Heavy fog keeps disturbing railway schedule

The passengers are facing irritating hardships, as the foggy climate on railway tracks for different routes has kept causing major disturbances to the country's railway schedule on the third consecutive day on Monday. Hundreds of people were stuck at Cant
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Begum Naseem condoled on husband's death

Begum Naseem condoled on husband's death

Dr Fehmida Mirza, Speaker and Faisal Karim Kundi, Deputy Speaker National Assembly, have expressed sorrow and grief over the sad demise of Husband of Begum Naseem Chaudhry, MNA. In their separate condolence messages to Begum Naseem Chaudhry, the Speaker a
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
National Assembly body on environment meets

National Assembly body on environment meets

The NA Standing Committee on Environment discussed the policy on the mangroves forests and preservation of ecosystem in Sindh. The committee appreciated the briefing but showed concern over the depletion of mangroves forests and preservation of ecosystem
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (December 29, 2008).

Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
PSAA for effective marketing of Gwadar Port by PSA

PSAA for effective marketing of Gwadar Port by PSA

Pakistan Ship's Agents Association (PSAA) is pleased to learn about activation of Gwadar Port on 21st December with arrival of the first of several urea vessels. So far the port has seen cargoes diverted by government entities with attendant subsidies, a
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan wants good ties with India: Gilani

Pakistan wants good ties with India: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday said that Pakistan is a responsible nuclear state and desires friendly relations with all the neighbouring countries including India. Talking to newsmen, after inaugurating National University of Sciences a
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (December 29, 2008).

Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Mild intensity earthquake hits northern parts, more predicted

Mild intensity earthquake hits northern parts, more predicted

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted mild intensity earthquake during next six months in northern areas of the country. Director General PMD, Dr Qamaruz Zaman said on Monday that there are expectations of some mild earthquakes in norther
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday (December 29, 2008).

Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Briton travels on sister's passport: British security lapses exposed

Briton travels on sister's passport: British security lapses exposed

The British authorities are investigating how one UK citizen flew to Pakistan using his sister's passport before he was discovered by Pakistani officials and sent back. According to a report appearing in 'The Times', 26-year-old Kasim Raja from Moseley, B
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (December 29, 2008).

Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Investigation, survey units to be set up in RTOs: FBR

Investigation, survey units to be set up in RTOs: FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to establish new kind of "Investigation and Survey Units" in all Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) for broadening the tax-base. Sources told Business Recorder on Monday that the issue of broadening the tax-b
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
PBC for disciplinary action against Khairi

PBC for disciplinary action against Khairi

Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) on Monday passed a resolution to take disciplinary action against Advocate Habibul Wahab Al-Khairi on the compliant of Dr Samad Hashmi, a British psychiatrist who accused Khairi for defrauding him of 2000 pounds. The executive c
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (December 29, 2008).

Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Two gas pipelines blown up in Dera Bugti

Two gas pipelines blown up in Dera Bugti

Unknown miscreants blew up two pipelines supplying gas to Sui purification plant early Monday, officials said. According to sources, the miscreants had planted explosive material along the two pipelines of 16-inch and 8-inch diameters supplying gas to Sui
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (December 29, 2008).

Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Shahbaz undergoes medical check-up

Shahbaz undergoes medical check-up

Punjab Chief Minister, Mian Shahbaz Sharif underwent a medical check up at Ittefaq Hospital after feeling suffocated and uncomfortable at a national seminar at Aiwan-e-Iqbal on Monday. The news brought a wave of worries to the Sharif family, who rushed to
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (December 29, 2008).

Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (December 29, 2008).

Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
IMO extends tenure of Captain Anwar

IMO extends tenure of Captain Anwar

The Secretary General of International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has extended the tenure of Captain Anwar Shah, Governor World Maritime University for another two years from 19th January 2009 to 18th January 2011, in view of his dedicated services to Wo
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
State Bank statement of affairs

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 20TH December, 2008.

Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Two killed in firing incident

Two killed in firing incident

Two persons were killed when unknown persons opened fire at their car at Hiran Minar road here on Monday. According to police, Dr Talaat Yaqoob was going to his clinic at village Karyal by car (GAE-5248) when the unknown rivals opened fire at the vehicle.
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
State Bank statement of affairs

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 20TH December, 2008.

Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Sindh asks army to stand by during Muharram

Sindh asks army to stand by during Muharram

The Sindh Home Department has asked the Pakistan army to standby during the Muharram-ul-Haram rituals on 8th, 9th and 10th of the month to maintain law and order. Although, there is no need to deploy army personnel in the province, it will only remain ale
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Teams formed to probe into murder of Waheed, family in Gilgit

Teams formed to probe into murder of Waheed, family in Gilgit

Taking serious notice of director agriculture Northern Areas, Abdul Waheed's murder along-with his four family members in Gilgit on Friday, Rahman Malik, advisor to the Prime Minister on Interior has constituted a joint investigation team to probe into th
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Digital film studio at DFP to promote creativity

Digital film studio at DFP to promote creativity

Directorate General of Films and Publications (DFP) here on Monday launched a digital film studio, aimed at promoting creativity and providing a favourable environment for film making.
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
HR Ministry appoints 19-member Board of Governors

HR Ministry appoints 19-member Board of Governors

The Ministry of Human Rights, under the provision of Section-6 of Women in Distress and Detention Fund Act, 1996, has appointed 19 members of Board of Governors for a period of three years with effect from January 1, 2009 to December 31st, 2011.
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (December 29, 2008).

Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Sherry assures no violation of media freedom, independence

Sherry assures no violation of media freedom, independence

The Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sherry Rehman has said that the government is committed to the protection of journalists, and there would be no violation of media freedom and independence in the PPP government's term.
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (December 29, 2008).

Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Zardari urges people to follow true teachings of Islam

Zardari urges people to follow true teachings of Islam

President Asif Ali Zardari has urged the people to pledge that in the new Hijra year they would lead their lives by following true teachings of Islam and fight extremism and terrorism. In a message, the President has conveyed his heartiest felicitations o
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Entry of 32 ulema banned in Bahawalpur

Entry of 32 ulema banned in Bahawalpur

Entry of 32 fiery ulemas belonging to different sects has been banned in Bahawalpur district during Muharram-ul-Harram. According to police sources.
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: bearish sentiment

THE RUPEE: bearish sentiment

Falling trend was observed on the currency market on Monday as dollars were short in demand due to strong buying demand by importers, dealers said. In the interbank market, the rupee lost 20 paisa against dollar for buying at 79.30 and 15 paisa for sellin
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: bearish sentiment

THE RUPEE: bearish sentiment

Falling trend was observed on the currency market on Monday as dollars were short in demand due to strong buying demand by importers, dealers said. In the interbank market, the rupee lost 20 paisa against dollar for buying at 79.30 and 15 paisa for sellin
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Eight killed in accident

Eight killed in accident

Eight persons were killed while 20 others injured in a collision between a bus and trailer due to thick mist at M M road near Fazail on Monday. According to DSP Traffic, Attiq-ur-Rehman, the bus was on its way to Mansehra from Karachi when it collided wit
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
Over 75,840 pilgrims return

Over 75,840 pilgrims return

More than 75,840 pilgrims have so far returned from Saudi Arabia after performing the Haj since the beginning of post-Haj flights operation on December 12 to transport 164,647 Hujjaj selected under government and private schemes.
Published 30 Dec, 2008 12:00am
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