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Print - 2009-01-24
New York cotton rises to 14-week high

New York cotton rises to 14-week high

Cotton futures closed at a 14-week top Friday on all-around buying sparked by news a major merchant took out significant amounts of cotton from the exchange, and on large export sales, brokers said. The key March cotton contract climbed 1.71 cents or 3.49
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Copper rallies: Aluminium falls to lowest price since October 2002

Copper rallies: Aluminium falls to lowest price since October 2002

Copper prices rallied nearly 6 percent on Friday but analysts say the recovery will be short-lived and that global recession, falling demand and rising inventories will keep a lid on prices. Aluminium, used in transport and packaging, fell to its lowest s
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Oil rises above five percent

Oil rises above five percent

Oil prices rose more than 5 percent on Friday as mounting evidence that Opec is complying with the bulk of its record output cuts countered gloomy economic data that further dimmed the outlook for global energy demand. US crude rose $2.36 to $46.03 a barr
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
London cocoa breaks 2,000 pound barrier

London cocoa breaks 2,000 pound barrier

Cocoa futures in London broke through the 2,000 pound barrier on the benchmark second month for the first time in nearly 24 years on Friday, boosted by supply concerns in West Africa and a weak pound, dealers said. Coffee was mostly higher while sugar pri
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Gold jumps in Europe

Gold jumps in Europe

Gold jumped more than 3 percent on Friday to its highest in nearly three weeks as volatility on currency markets drove investors to buy bullion. The precious metal reached record highs in bot 879.00/881.00 an ounce at 1457 GMT, against $855.55 late in New
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
US MIDDAY: cocoa up, coffee down

US MIDDAY: cocoa up, coffee down

US cocoa futures rallied in early trade Friday, recouping Thursday's losses on the back of the firm London market, while arabica coffee futures eased as the dollar firmed, traders said. Arabica coffee for March delivery down 0.35 cent at $1.1910 per lb by
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
US MIDDAY: sugar moves up

US MIDDAY: sugar moves up

Raw sugar futures on ICE Futures US at 1339 GMT. March raw sugar contract climbed 0.20 cent to 12.58 cents per lb. Trading from 12.23 to 12.63 cents. Volume at 9,354 lots. Trade and investor buying buoys market. Prospect of Indian sugar imports providing
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans and corn up; wheat falls

US MIDDAY: soyabeans and corn up; wheat falls

Soyabean futures opened higher at the Chicago Board of Trade on Friday due to expectations for a small crop in Argentina and good US exports, traders said. At 9:35 am CST (1535 GMT), the CBOT March soyabean futures contract was up 6 cents at $10.18 a bush
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper gains

US MIDDAY: copper gains

US copper futures rose at the open Friday, buoyed by a firmer tone in the broader metals complex and optimism in front of anticipated economic stimulus plan action in the US. Copper for March delivery rose 1.80 cents to $1.4140 a lb by 10:38 am EST (1538
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold rises

US MIDDAY: gold rises

US gold futures jumped 2.5 percent on Friday, breaking above $880 an ounce on a combination on strong investment demand and safe-haven buying due to currency market volatility and economic worries. Gold for February delivery was up $21.30, or 2.5 percent,
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Kashmiris urged to observe Black Day on Monday

Kashmiris urged to observe Black Day on Monday

Yasmeen Raja, the Chairperson of Muslim Khawateen Markaz, a constituent of the All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC), has appealed to the people to observe a complete shutdown on India's Republic Day (on Monday) in occupied Kashmir.
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
'Only influential obtains fertiliser'

'Only influential obtains fertiliser'

Scores of farmers on Friday complained that urea fertiliser is being provided only to influential landholders, while the common farmer is not getting his due share. Muhammad Ismail, Shah Muhammad, Naseeruddin, Ahmed Bakhsh, Raj Din, Allah Wasaya, Tajdar,
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Government failed to resolve people's problems: District Nazim

Government failed to resolve people's problems: District Nazim

District Nazim Attock, Major Tahir Sadiq (R) Friday said that present government has failed to come up to the expectations of the people. In an interview with PPI, he said that those who shouted the slogans of 'grow more wheat' have been failed to provide
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
JKLF felicitates Obama on assuming charge

JKLF felicitates Obama on assuming charge

In occupied Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front Vice Chairman Bashir Ahmad Butt has felicitated Barack Obama for assuming charge as the 44th President of the United States. According to Kashmir Media Service, Bashir Ahmed Butt in a statement in Sr
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Sector G-7/4 faces acute water shortage

Sector G-7/4 faces acute water shortage

The residents of sector G-7/4 were facing acute water shortage for the last 15 days due to the negligence of the authorities concerned of the Capital Development Authority (CDA). Talking to PPI on Friday, the residents complained that they were being comp
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Government to sell atta on trucks at accessible points: Hameed

Government to sell atta on trucks at accessible points: Hameed

Chairman Task Force on Essential Commodities S.M. Hameed has said that government has decided to sale Atta on trucks at prominent and approachable points to facilitate the masses and edging out the possibilities of black-marketing hoarding in Punjab. The
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Irsa releases 40,828 cusecs water

Irsa releases 40,828 cusecs water

Indus River System Authority (Irsa) on Friday released 40,828 cusecs water from various rim stations. According to Irsa, an overall water inflow from various reservoirs recorded was 50,449 cusecs. Water level at Tarbela Dam recorded was at 1422.72 feet. T
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
70 million saplings to be planted across country

70 million saplings to be planted across country

More than 70 million saplings would be planted all over the country during the spring tree planting campaign 2009 beginning from the last week of January, 2009. Officials told that targets of the forthcoming spring plantation drive 2009 include planting 2
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Gilani hails UK foreign secretary for remarks on Kashmir

Gilani hails UK foreign secretary for remarks on Kashmir

Senior Kashmiri Hurriyet leader Syed Ali Gilani has hailed the British Foreign Secretary David Miliband for his recent remarks on Kashmir. According to Kashmir Media Service, Syed Ali Gilani in a letter addressed to the UK Foreign Secretary appreciated hi
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Electricity bills

Electricity bills

The government has taken the domestic electricity consumers for a ride. I have received electricity bill for consuming 416 units during the month of January amounting to Rs 2,650. In comparison, I had paid almost the same amount for 565 units in January 2
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Sugar import

Sugar import

It is distressing to learn through news reports that some villainous elements are lobbying to obtain green signal from the government for sugar import. If allowed, this measure will take a heavy toll on the sugar consumers. Crop yield has been reported to
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Top-end adventure industry defies recession

Top-end adventure industry defies recession

Briton Pete Lemon is not letting a recession or a $60,000 price tag get in the way of his dream to ski to the South Pole. "It's a lot of money, but this is a once in a lifetime chance to go to Antarctica," Lemon said in Punta Arenas in southern Chile, whe
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Obama claims moral high ground, rebukes Bush era

Obama claims moral high ground, rebukes Bush era

With a vow to return the United States to the "moral high ground," US President Barack Obama Thursday launched a rollback of his predecessor's controversial policies with a firm directive to close the Guantanamo prison within a year. The move offered sola
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Siege from within - III

Siege from within - III

Actually, the period till 1973 is all fraught with a neck and neck fight between the two major elites, military and political to take control of the state. The making and unmaking of various governments and constitutions during this period is sufficient t
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
A case for special incentives

A case for special incentives

President of the Mardan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), Naseem-ur-Rehman, wants the government to give exceptional incentives to the industrial sector in NWFP. A newspaper report quotes him as saying that the government should exempt the province
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
The Punjab green tractor scheme

The Punjab green tractor scheme

The Punjab Government's green tractor scheme has ostensibly hit a snag. Green tractor scheme was, originally, the brainchild of the Pakistan Peoples Party and was considered by many as a counter scheme to Mian Nawaz Sharif's yellow cabs.
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Linking aid to border security

Linking aid to border security

Should I laugh or cry - the question often asked in situations of dubious nature, can be justly asked by any Pakistani now that the Obama administration has linked non-military aid with border security. It is the Obama administration's determination that
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Timely completion of uplit projects underlined

Timely completion of uplit projects underlined

Punjab Finance Minister Tanvir Ashraf Kaira has said that timely completion of developmental projects would be ensured and no negligence would be tolerated in this connection. He expressed these views while presiding over a departmental meeting here on Fr
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Citizens are free to hold peaceful demos: LHC

Citizens are free to hold peaceful demos: LHC

The Lahore High Court (LHC) ruled that citizens of the country are free to hold peaceful demonstrations to press their demands however they cannot be allowed to take the law into their hands. The court's observations came during hearing of a suo motu noti
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Necessary resources to be provided to train NHMP officers

Necessary resources to be provided to train NHMP officers

All necessary resources would be provided to train the National Highways and Motorway Police officers. The responsible and efficient police force form the foundation of an organised society. The road that is safe and secure from accident, crime and violen
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Red carpet welcome for deposed Chief Justice pledged

Red carpet welcome for deposed Chief Justice pledged

Lawyers, political and civil society activists pledge to give red carpet welcome to sacked chief justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Saturday when he is scheduled to speak to All Pakistan Lawyers Convention organised by Punjab Bar Council, said Lahore H
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Desilting campaign in full swing

Desilting campaign in full swing

The Irrigation and Power Department is excavating silt from 114 water channels with an amount of Rs 34 million in Lahore Irrigation Zone during as part of its ongoing desilting campaign. This was stated in a meeting held under the chairmanship of Punjab S
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Weaving sector in the lurch due to step-motherly treatment by government

Weaving sector in the lurch due to step-motherly treatment by government

The step-motherly treatment of modern and organised weaving sector by the government has resulted in its speedy closure. The sector is at the verge of destruction owing to withdrawal of key facilities to it and the recent manifold increase in cost of doin
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Ikhtiar Baig thanks Prime Minister for textile sector relief

Ikhtiar Baig thanks Prime Minister for textile sector relief

Dr Mirza Ikhtiar Baig Federal Advisor to Government of Pakistan on Textile Industry thanked Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani for acceding to his request to provide some immediate relief to the textile sector. Dr Baig met Prime Minister on last Wedne
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Japan to provide relief goods for Palestinians

Japan to provide relief goods for Palestinians

The Government of Japan has decided in a cabinet meeting on January 23 to provide emergency relief goods such as blankets, plastic sheets and sleeping mats for the conflict-affiliated Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The damage to the Gaza Strip has caused
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Mobilink, EFU for Rs 0.3 million accidental death insurance via SMS

Mobilink, EFU for Rs 0.3 million accidental death insurance via SMS

Mobilink, the country's market leader in cellular communication services and a subsidiary of Orascom Telecom, and General Insurance Limited (EFU) jointly announced an Accidental Death Insurance via SMS service of up to Rs 300,000, says a press release.
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Warid has over 217 live GSM roaming partners in 137 countries

Warid has over 217 live GSM roaming partners in 137 countries

Warid Telecom has over 217 live GSM roaming partners in 137 countries, covering the most destinations around the globe. Over the years Warid International Roaming has also launched GPRS services with over 109 roaming partners in 84 countries.
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Petroleum dealers demand increase in commission

Petroleum dealers demand increase in commission

Petroleum dealers on Friday resented the decision by the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) to fix petroleum dealers' commission at 5 percent of ex-factory rate, which is Rs 23.40 per litre. Talking to Business Recorder, Bashir Akbar, vice-chai
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
FPCCI election process in final stage

FPCCI election process in final stage

With the release of final voters' list, the election of office-bearers of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) for the two-year term ie, 2009/2010, has entered the conclusive stage. For all intents and purposes, Sultan Chaw
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Nadra launches fast track service to issue ID cards

Nadra launches fast track service to issue ID cards

Nadra has launched a fast track and innovative service lane to facilitate the applicants who are willing to pay for the urgent service. The service has been launched for those who want to avoid the long queues at NSRCs after Nadra started issuing free CNI
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Prime Minister for timely provision of fertiliser to farmers

Prime Minister for timely provision of fertiliser to farmers

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has directed the Minister for Industries to ensure timely provision of fertiliser to the farmers across the country. The Prime Minister was talking to the Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Mian Manzoor A
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Grace period in LTFF repayment: FPCCI lauds SBP decision

Grace period in LTFF repayment: FPCCI lauds SBP decision

Tanvir Ahmad Sheikh, the President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), appreciated the decision of the newly appointed Governor State Bank of Pakistan for allowing a grace period of one year in repayment of the Long Te
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Environmental issues: work on CDM project in progress

Environmental issues: work on CDM project in progress

The Ministry of Environment is working on a project for "capacity-building for carbon finance in Pakistan" with the Japanese Policy and Human Resource Development (PHRD) grant of 0.57 million dollars through the World Bank. The initial work was started fe
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Twin cities hit by constant price hike

Twin cities hit by constant price hike

The constant hike in the prices of food items has severely hit the masses as the government has failed to take any comprehensive administrative measure to control the reckless trend. A survey conducted by the Business Recorder on Friday revealed th
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
SNGPL workers celebrate reinstatement

SNGPL workers celebrate reinstatement

The workers of Sui-Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) Friday celebrated the reinstatement of sacked employees, saying the decision will help arrest the growing unemployment in the country. The jubilant employees while celebrating the reinstatement danc
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Meeting of Senate body on Commerce held

Meeting of Senate body on Commerce held

A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Commerce was held at the Parliament House under the Chairmanship of Senator Muhammad Amin Dadabhoy to review the progress of the sub-committee constituted earlier to conduct a probe into fake trade organizatio
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
EDB to establish common facility centre at Okara

EDB to establish common facility centre at Okara

Engineering Development Board (EDB), CEO, Asad Elahi held a meeting with Jica team here on Friday to discuss the concept papers on "Common Facility Centre (CFC)" at Okara on the proposed "Pakistan Iron and Steel Institute (PIASI) and development of agricu
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
'Hayat-e-Nau' published

'Hayat-e-Nau' published

The young poet with unique lyricism, Editor (English), Pakistan Academy of Letters Islamabad Khurram Khiraam Siddiqui has published his first Urdu collection of poetry "Hayat-e-Nau". The collection includes devotional and national poems, Ghazals, blank ve
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Quick cost estimation of development projects urged

Quick cost estimation of development projects urged

Divisional Commissioner Faisalabad Zahid Saeed has directed concerned officers to finalise the estimates of cost of identified development projects without further delay so that development process could be initiated and completed within stipulated time a
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Private schools asked to submit details of their fee structure

Private schools asked to submit details of their fee structure

Provincial Secretary Schools Education Nadeem Ashraf has said that the Schools Education Department has asked the leading private schools, which are charging Rs 2,500 and more as minimum per month fee from students, to send details of their fee structure
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Mepco fleecing consumers

Mepco fleecing consumers

Multan consumers, whose electricity metres are burnt in rain or turned defective, are being fleeced by power authorities on the basis of flawed billing formula that favours the company at the cost of consumers' wallet. Multan Electric Power Company (Mepco
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
IEP seminar on power crisis on January 27

IEP seminar on power crisis on January 27

A seminar on the topic 'The power crisis in Pakistan and its possible solution' will be held under the aegis of the Institute of Engineers Pakistan (IEP) at a local hotel on Tuesday, January 27. Engr Shuja Khanzada Chairman Chief Minister's task for agric
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
MAP condemns Israeli aggression in Gaza

MAP condemns Israeli aggression in Gaza

Majlis-i-Ahrar Pakistan (MAP) and other religious organisation on Friday organised a rally under the leadership of Syed Ata-ul-Momin a central leader of MAP and they burnt the flags of Israel and United states to condemn the Israeli aggression in Gaza.
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Jamat-e-Islami rally condemns military operation in Fata and NWFP

Jamat-e-Islami rally condemns military operation in Fata and NWFP

Jamat-e-Islami took out a rally here on Friday to protest against the military operation in Swat, Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) and the ongoing violence in other parts of NWFP. Ameer Jamat-e-Islami Qazi Hussain Ahmad and Ameer Jamat-e-Islami
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
ARPP meeting for Kharif-2009 from January 26

ARPP meeting for Kharif-2009 from January 26

Annual Research Programme Planning meeting for Kharif-2009 has been scheduled on January 26-28, 2009 at Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, Faisalabad. Dr Muhammad Rashid, Director General Agriculture (Research), stated this. In this meeting, agricultur
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
'Nothing but quality education best investment'

'Nothing but quality education best investment'

Former Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Federal Minister Dr Atta-ur-Rehman has said that the quality education is the best investment and no other investment gives better return than this investment. Atta was addressing the opening ceremony
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Conference on Samma rulers today

Conference on Samma rulers today

The University of Karachi is organising a national conference on literature and achievements of the great Samma rulers on Saturday, January 24, 2009. The moot is being organised by the Department of Sindh in collaboration with Culture and Tourism Departme
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
IBA team wins: CFA Pakistan conducts first local IRC

IBA team wins: CFA Pakistan conducts first local IRC

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Association of Pakistan successfully conducted the first local Investment and Research Challenge (IRC) in Pakistan. The IRC is an equity research competition among student teams from Pakistan's top universities' business
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (January 23, 2009) and the forecast for Saturday (January 24, 2009).

Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
'CIBES playing major role in character building of students'

'CIBES playing major role in character building of students'

Mohammad Ayaz Soomro, invited as the Chief Guest, expressed such views on the occasion of the Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony held on 21st January, 2009 in Commecs Institute of Business and Emerging Sciences (CIBES). He appreciated the previous achieve
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (January 23, 2009).

Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Launch of endowment fund in Punjab a historic step

Launch of endowment fund in Punjab a historic step

Constitution of Pakistan binds every government to provide educational facilities to every Pakistani. Every government has been trying to discharge this constitutional responsibility but inspite of this more measures are needed in the education sector. La
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (January 23, 2009).

Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
2,500 out of 7,000 schools reopened in Sindh

2,500 out of 7,000 schools reopened in Sindh

Out of the 7000 government primary and secondary schools which were closed down in the province over a period of 10 years, 2500 have been reopened. One of the main reasons is believed to be shortage of teachers. To cope with this ugly situation, the Sindh
Published 24 Jan, 2009 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 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Moot on medical education on January 25

Moot on medical education on January 25

Riphah International University (RIU) in collaboration with Higher Education Commission (HEC) would hold a three day international conference on medial education (ICME-2009) from January 25-27. Prime Minister, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani is expected to inaugu
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Punjab government urged to adhere to democratic behaviour

Punjab government urged to adhere to democratic behaviour

PML-Q leader Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Friday said that common man was crushed and punished in the conflict of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and their miseries were increasing day by day. He asked the Punjab governm
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Opposition objects to reinstatement of sacked employees

Opposition objects to reinstatement of sacked employees

Opposition leaders, Makhdoom Javed Hashmi and Rana Mehmood-ul-Hassan MNA strongly objected to the reinstatement of over 7,000 public sector employees, who were sacked during 1996-98 questioned the sin of those, who were removed by General Pervez Musharraf
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Present government a result of lawyers' movement: Khar

Present government a result of lawyers' movement: Khar

Former Punjab Governor Malik Ghulam Mustafa Khar has said that Present regime had given the credit of ouster of General Pervez Musharraf to US Vice President Joe-Biden neglecting the civil society, lawyers and politicians. Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilan
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (January 23, 2009).

Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Quake hits Karachi

Quake hits Karachi

A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit different parts of Karachi on Friday. Karachi seismic centre sources told a private television channel that the quake occurred at 7:52 am was felt in Landhi, Sharafi Goth, Quaidabad, and Korangi Town. There were no immediate
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (January 23, 2009) and for Saturday (January 24, 2009).
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Stolen government medicines seized

Stolen government medicines seized

The District Officer (Health) Jhang, Dr Habib Ullah Sial raided a private clinic seized medicines stolen from the store of Rural Health Centre (RHC) Bagh and sent the case to anti-corruption establishment for further action against responsible health offi
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (January 23, 2009).

Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
UK help sought for setting up of drug addiction treatment centres

UK help sought for setting up of drug addiction treatment centres

Pakistan has sought help of UK Government to establish Drug Addiction Treatment and Rehabilitation centers in the country and to start development projects in poppy growing areas especially in Balochistan. This was discussed in a meeting between Federal M
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

The determination of our parliamentarians to pass unanimous resolutions must be appreciated. The word "unanimous" is a unique thing showing the unity of views of all the parties present in the parliament. The parliamentarians are least bothered to see whe
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Edhi leaves for Egypt for Gaza relief work

Edhi leaves for Egypt for Gaza relief work

Eminent social worker and the founder of Edhi Foundation, Abdus Sattar Edhi along with his son Faisal Edhi has left for Egypt for relief works in Gaza. He would buy medicines and other medical aids from Egypt and carry it to the Gaza for relief works amon
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (January 23, 2009).

Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
APOTOA blocks G T Road to protest at ban on entry into Rawalpindi

APOTOA blocks G T Road to protest at ban on entry into Rawalpindi

All Pakistan Oil Tankers Owners Association on Friday blocked G T Road at Sawan to register protest over the ban on entry of oil tankers into Rawalpindi city and oil depots without passes. All Pakistan Oil Tankers Owners Association Chairman Aslam Niazi t
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (January 23, 2009).

Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Senate condemns Israeli aggression in Gaza

Senate condemns Israeli aggression in Gaza

The Senate on Friday adopted a unanimous resolution that condemned Israel for its barbaric military aggression against Palestinians in Gaza with civilised world and particularly the US watching like a spectator. The resolution, read out by leader of the H
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
ZTBL financing entire agriculture value added chain

ZTBL financing entire agriculture value added chain

Pakistan needed to develop storage and silos type godowns for storing its small farmers' produce to enable them for timely marketing. This would fetch appropriate returns to their produce and alleviate the rural poverty thus minimising the role of middlem
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: handsome gain on interbank market

THE RUPEE: handsome gain on interbank market

Sharp recovery was seen on the interbank market on Friday as the rupee gained 55 paisa against dollar for buying and selling at 79.30 and 79.40, dealers said. The rupee was able to show its muscles on the back of slight increase in supply of dollars, they
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: handsome gain on interbank market

THE RUPEE: handsome gain on interbank market

Sharp recovery was seen on the interbank market on Friday as the rupee gained 55 paisa against dollar for buying and selling at 79.30 and 79.40, dealers said. The rupee was able to show its muscles on the back of slight increase in supply of dollars, they
Published 24 Jan, 2009 12:00am
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