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Print - 2009-01-28
US MIDDAY: copper plummets

US MIDDAY: copper plummets

US copper futures fell sharply at the open on Tuesday, erasing nearly all of the previous session's rally as a five-year high in warehouse stock levels and grim economic data weighed on sentiment.
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold drops

US MIDDAY: gold drops

US gold futures dropped 1.5 percent Tuesday as investors took profits after the price of bullion recently rallied based on safe-haven buying amid economic worries and strong investment demand. Gold for February delivery was down $11.30, or 1.3 percent, at
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
CDGK establishing public school in Gadap

CDGK establishing public school in Gadap

City Nazim, Syed Mustafa Kamal has said that City District Government Karachi (CDGK) is establishing a well standard public school in Gadap Town. The building has been constructed on an area of 50 acres and other infrastructure has been completed, he said
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Lady teacher fired for torturing students

Lady teacher fired for torturing students

A lady teacher has been suspended here for torturing students and an inquiry has also been ordered in this regard. According to details Gul-e-Nasreen, teacher of Govt Girls High School Maghian, Tehsil Pindigheb physically tortured some 14 students of seve
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
'Peace in region linked to normalisation of Afghan situation'

'Peace in region linked to normalisation of Afghan situation'

NWFP Governor Owais Ahmed Ghani said on Tuesday that restoration of complete peace in the entire region is subject to complete normalisation of the situation in Afghanistan. He was talking to an eight-member delegation, comprising office bearers of Khidma
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Drug Rules 2007 being amended

Drug Rules 2007 being amended

To combat the manufacturing of spurious drugs and quackery in Punjab "Drug Rules 2007" are being amended to award exemplary punishment to the violators while network of drug inspectors would also be purged of corrupt, dishonest and bad reputed elements.
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Drug Rules 2007 being amended

Drug Rules 2007 being amended

To combat the manufacturing of spurious drugs and quackery in Punjab "Drug Rules 2007" are being amended to award exemplary punishment to the violators while network of drug inspectors would also be purged of corrupt, dishonest and bad reputed elements.
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Untrained staff endangers health of patients' attendants

Untrained staff endangers health of patients' attendants

Several patients' attendants have complained that most of the employees deployed at laboratories of Federal Government Services Hospital (FGSH) are unaware of international standard set to protect others from receiving virus.
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
MCCI endorses LCCI's five-point formula

MCCI endorses LCCI's five-point formula

The Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has endorsed the five-point formula of LCCI to overcome ongoing economic crisis after due consultation with stakeholders and economic experts, if acted upon, could put the economy back on the rails.
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan to stand with Palestinians in just struggle for independence

Pakistan to stand with Palestinians in just struggle for independence

Pakistan and its people will stand with Palestinians in their just struggle for independence in accordance with the UN resolution. This was stated by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Nawabzada Malik Amad Khan while handing over the relief consignment to
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Portfolios of 23-member AJK cabinet notified

Portfolios of 23-member AJK cabinet notified

The notification of portfolios of the 23 members of AJK cabinet has been issued here and after completion of consultation with the coalition partners, the Prime Minister Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan has given formal approval in this regard, sources added.
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
'Human Chains' to be formed on Kashmir Solidarity Day

'Human Chains' to be formed on Kashmir Solidarity Day

Pakistanis and Kashmiris would form 'Human Chains' at the bridges that connect AJK with Pakistan as a gesture to express solidarity on February 5. Pakistanis and Kashmiris, at home and abroad, would also hold seminars, rallies and interact with media on F
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Decision on February 7 for changing venue, date of lawyers long march

Decision on February 7 for changing venue, date of lawyers long march

The date and venue of lawyers long march would be decided on February 7 in the meeting of steering committee and it would probably start from Multan, said president Mehmood Ashraf Khan and general secretary Rana Naveed Akhtar while addressing a press conf
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Nigerian sentenced

Nigerian sentenced

Special Narcotics Court Multan headed by Muhammad Aslam Pervez has awarded two years rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 50,000 (641 dollars) to a Nigerian National John Moshimova. He would have to undergo for further six months imprisonment in default of
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
VAT mode

VAT mode

With reference to Business Talk: 'we have to move towards VAT mode to bring retail sector into tax net' (24th January), I suggest that major incentives be given to consumers to make VAT successful. In many countries (like Turkey, Taiwan and India), consum
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Good governance and ethics

Good governance and ethics

President Barack H Obama's decision to restrict his team from involvement in role of lobbyists has set a code of ethics, which members of his political establishment will have to follow. Washington has for many decades been inundated by lobbyists, who min
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Anger from elderly as savings rates fall

Anger from elderly as savings rates fall

Like many Britons of his generation, 66-year-old Ken Bibby is proud to have worked hard, watched his pennies and paid his way, but after 50 years saving for his old age, he says his prudence is being punished. Sinking interest rates in the United States a
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Good Morning: flowers talk - make sure you know what they are saying

Good Morning: flowers talk - make sure you know what they are saying

In a way, I have only flowers on my mind today, despite the depressing distractions that are always there around us, amidst us. Flowers and calendars and flowers on calendars. It is a beautiful way to talk of time. Of the seasons and accompanying moods th
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
A Samurai's Confessions: The United States and the rest of the world

A Samurai's Confessions: The United States and the rest of the world

In the mere 18 minutes of his inaugural address President Barack Obama swept away what The New York Times editorial on January 21, 2009 called "eight years of President George Bush's false choices and failed policies." Obama was cordial and reciprocated B
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
US finds alternate supply routes for its forces in Afghanistan

US finds alternate supply routes for its forces in Afghanistan

United States Commander for Southwest Asia General David Petraeus, while on a recent visit to Pakistan, stated that the United States has negotiated new supply lines for American and Nato troops stationed in Afghanistan.
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Stopping spurious drug manufacturing

Stopping spurious drug manufacturing

Without a doubt, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif had many receptive ears when he said on Sunday that those who sold spurious medicines deserve no leniency, and that action is being taken against people involved in that business. Three task forces hav
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Wanted by Taliban courts

Wanted by Taliban courts

The Swat chapter of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has summoned some 47 notables along with their families to their Sharia courts within a week, or face "action". What is in store for the summoned one would not hazard a guess except recalling recent
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Corruption at LMD CDGK: staff and brokers fleecing people

Corruption at LMD CDGK: staff and brokers fleecing people

The staff and brokers at the Land Management Department (LMD) of City District Government Karachi (CDGK) are fleecing the people who come to the department for solving their problems like transfer of property etc. People mostly have to bribe LMD officials
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Water supply pipeline project for Nooriabad approved

Water supply pipeline project for Nooriabad approved

Sindh Government has approved a water supply pipeline project for Site Nooriabad. Sindh Minister for Industries and Commerce Rauf Siddiqui will perform the ground breaking of Rs 1064.133 project on January 29 that would bring water from Keenjhar Lake to S
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
TSML completes construction of Reduction Furnace Tower

TSML completes construction of Reduction Furnace Tower

Tuwairqi Steel Mills Limited (TSML), Pakistan's first private-sector integrated steel manufacturing project of Al Tuwairqi Holding, has completed construction of a 107-meter high Reduction Furnace Tower at Bin Qasim Port, Karachi. With the successful comp
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Sindh NAB facilitates handing over of plots to allottees

Sindh NAB facilitates handing over of plots to allottees

After a lapse of almost 31 years, original allottees of plots in Gulshan-e-Roomi were handed over possession on the Intervention of National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Sindh, here on Tuesday. The project, situated in the limits of Malir Cantonment Board
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Government working to develop industrial sector: Durrani

Government working to develop industrial sector: Durrani

Minister of State for Industries and Production, Dr Ayatullah Durrani has said that present government is working on a plan to develop industrial sector as this will strengthen economy of the country. He was speaking at a briefing meeting of State Enginee
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
No free medicine for outpatients in CHK

No free medicine for outpatients in CHK

Non-availability of prescribed free-of-cost medicines at the Outpatient Department (OPD) of Civil Hospital, Karachi, and medical treatment is causing undue harassment to patients who visit the hospital in hundreds every day. Hospital administration, inste
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Action ordered against liquor shops opening on Fridays

Action ordered against liquor shops opening on Fridays

The Provincial Minister for Excise and Taxation, Mukesh Kumar Chawla has, while taking notice of newspaper reports, warned that if any liquor shop is found open on a Friday, not only its licence will be cancelled but strict action will also be taken again
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Commecs Institute holds Sports Gala

Commecs Institute holds Sports Gala

Commecs Institute of Business and Emerging Sciences organised its closing ceremony of Sports Gala 2009 on January 24, at National Training and Coaching Centre. Hockey Olympian Qamar Ibraheem was the chief guest, whereas Arshad Islam, Member Managing Commi
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Restaurant ransacked

Restaurant ransacked

At least 40 to 50 people including both men and women stormed Haleem Ghar, a known restaurant in Peshawar Cantonment and besides smashing tables and chairs also beat the waiters busy in serving the customers on Tuesday afternoon. According to employees of
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
75 percent work of perennial canals desilting completed

75 percent work of perennial canals desilting completed

Provincial Irrigation & Power Department has completed 75 percent work of desilting of perennial canals in the province while 100 percent target will be achieved by the end of this month. This was disclosed by Senior Minister, Raja Riaz Ahmad while presid
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Karachi university announces results

Karachi university announces results

The University of Karachi on Tuesday announced the result of M.Sc., Home Economics (Previous) Annual Examination 2008. According to statistics, 82 candidates appeared in the examination and of these 55 were declared as successful with a pass percentage of
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
ASF Technology Centre inaugurated

ASF Technology Centre inaugurated

Director General Airports Security Force Brigadier Fiaz Ahmed Satti, SI (M) inaugurated the ASF Technology Centre at Headquarters ASF Karachi on Tuesday, attended by serving and retired officers of Airports Security Force. The Technology Centre will house
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
'Climate changes, irrational use of resources pose threat to life'

'Climate changes, irrational use of resources pose threat to life'

Climate changes and irrational use of resources pose serious threat to life on the planet, and chasing growth and development endeavours has put a heavy burden on environment sustainability, said Federal Environment Minister Hameed Ullah Jan Afridi here o
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
KBP office-bearers

KBP office-bearers

Malik Muhammad Ramzan and Jam Hazur Bukhsh have been nominated as the new Secretary General and Vice-President of the Kisan Board Pakistan (KBP), respectively Their elevation to this post was announced at the annual meeting of the General Council of the B
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
PPP ministers to hold open kutcheries from next month

PPP ministers to hold open kutcheries from next month

The provincial cabinet ministers belonging to PPP will start holding open katcheries from next month to address public problems and complaints as per directives of the PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari and for this purpose People's Secretariat is being est
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Canada and Pakistan to cooperate in solar energy generation

Canada and Pakistan to cooperate in solar energy generation

A five member delegation of Canadian Solar Incorporation (CSI), headed by Special Advisor to Immigration Minister, Canada, Wajid Khan called on Chairman, National Vocational & Technical Education Commission (NAVTEC), Adnan A. Khawaja in his office at the
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
PML-N to include CoD in 18th Amendment

PML-N to include CoD in 18th Amendment

Pakistan Muslim League (N) has put off the submission of 19th amendment in Parliament and decided to include all the sections of Charter of Democracy (CoD) in the 18th amendment bill which will be tabled in the parliament shortly.
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Hifz-o-Qirat competition on February 19

Hifz-o-Qirat competition on February 19

A Hifz-o-Qirat competition among students of Deeni Madaris of the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) will be held at a local mosque here on February 19. The students up to 25 years of age are allowed to participate in the competition to be organised by Dis
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Military operation in tribal areas: forces succeeding against terrorists

Military operation in tribal areas: forces succeeding against terrorists

Advisor to Prime Minister on Interior Rehman Malik has expressed satisfaction on the ongoing military operation in Swat and Tribal Areas, saying that the forces were succeeding in fight against terrorism in Swat and Tribal Areas while people would see a c
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
IDA to provide $25 million for Trade, Transport Facilitation Project

IDA to provide $25 million for Trade, Transport Facilitation Project

International Development Association (IDA) will provide US $25 million for "Trade and Transport Facilitation Project - II" to improve performance of trade and transport logistics by facilitating the implementation of the NTCIP; and the simplification and
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Farmers protest water closure

Farmers protest water closure

Farmers of Faisalabad and Toba Tek Singh districts have protested over the continuous closure of water in Jhang Branch Canal. Addressing a protest meeting near Toba Tek Singh, the farmers leaders said that under Warabani schedule programme the said canal
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
'Budget for health sector according to international standards'

'Budget for health sector according to international standards'

According to the international parameters, from next financial year, Punjab would be allocated budget for health sector, said Rana Sana Ullah Khan, Provincial Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs. Addressing a function in Punjab Medical College (PMC
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
PCGA hails decision to extend TCP cotton tender date

PCGA hails decision to extend TCP cotton tender date

The chairman of Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA), Muhammad Akram Jatt, on Tuesday, hailed government efforts to take the ginners out of the crisis by clearing their dues and lifting 1,00,000 bales cotton. He told Business Recorder that Tr
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
International Customs Day observed in Faisalabad

International Customs Day observed in Faisalabad

The Model Customs Collectorate, Faisalabad, observed the "International Customs Day" at Faisalabad Dry Port. The celebration of International Customs Day started with hoisting of national flag by Zulfiqar Ali Kazmi, Collector MCC while Saud Imran Ahmed, A
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
'Government determined to ameliorate plight of poor farmers'

'Government determined to ameliorate plight of poor farmers'

The government is determined to ameliorate the plight of poor farmers, and has taken concrete and solid steps for increasing agricultural production. This was stated by Ahmad Ali Aulakh, Punjab Minister for Agriculture, in the meeting of annual research p
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (January 27, 2009) and the forecast for Wednesday (January 28, 2009).

Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Rs 116 million grant released for adhoc lecturers

Rs 116 million grant released for adhoc lecturers

The secretary finance Punjab has released a grant amounting Rs 116 million on account of salaries of assistant lecturers recruited on ad hoc basis. Education department sources said here on Tuesday that a total of 2,422 assistant lecturers have been recru
Published 28 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 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Parameters of new privatisation policy hailed

Parameters of new privatisation policy hailed

Multan Division chief of People's Labour Bureau Malik Bashir Ahmed on Tuesday welcomed the parameters of the new privatisation policy for selling public sector enterprises under the concept of public-private partnership (PPP). Talking to newsmen, he said
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
TCP floats tender for rice purchase

TCP floats tender for rice purchase

Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has floated another tender for the purchase of 5,000 metric tons each of super Basmati and IRRI-6 rice of new crop. A TCP official said here on Tuesday that the decision to purchase the rice had been taken on the inst
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Calamity affected areas: tax recovery suspended in Umerkot

Calamity affected areas: tax recovery suspended in Umerkot

The Secretary to Government of Sindh, Revenue Department after declaring the 25 dehs of Taluka Umerkot as "Calamity Affected Areas" by the Relief Department due to non occurrence of sufficient rains during monsoon 2008 and the decisions taken in the meeti
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan asked to attract overseas investments

Pakistan asked to attract overseas investments

Consul General of France, Pierre Seillan has said that Pakistan should market the name for attracting investment and should build image to give confidence to attract overseas investments.
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
NWFP, Smeda sign MoU to establish WBDC

NWFP, Smeda sign MoU to establish WBDC

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda) and Department of Social Welfare and Women Development NWFP Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a Women Business Development Centre (WBDC) in the provin
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (January 27, 2009).

Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (January 27, 2009).

Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Pildat, Unesco, lawmakers to discuss state of education

Pildat, Unesco, lawmakers to discuss state of education

Members of the Pakistan Senate and National Assembly will review the state of education in Pakistan at a Consultation convened by Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (Pildat) in association with United Nations Educational, Scien
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (January 27, 2009).

Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Tuesday (January 27, 2009) and for Wednesday (January 28, 2009).
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Beverage industry may have negative growth in 2008-09

Beverage industry may have negative growth in 2008-09

Beverage industry of Pakistan has started feeling pinch of prevailing recession in the country and during 2008-09 the industry may have negative growth. During last three years, beverage industry was growing at the rate of 20 to 22 percent per annum. Howe
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (January 27, 2009).

Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Bilour condoles death of Dr Ahmad Dani

Bilour condoles death of Dr Ahmad Dani

Federal Minister for Railways Ghulam Ahmad Bilour has expressed his profound grief over the sad demise of Dr Ahmad Hassan Dani. In his condolence message, the minister paid rich tribute to the services rendered by Dr Ahmad Hassan Dani in the field of arch
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Two postal employees suspended

Two postal employees suspended

Federal Minister for Postal Services Mir Israr Ullah Zehri has taken stern notice of the negligence of two postal employees and suspended both of them from service for not supervising the delivery process efficiently and delivering a registered letter to
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Tuesday (January 27, 2009).

Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
17th AEC of Soneri Bank held

17th AEC of Soneri Bank held

The 17th Annual Executives Conference (AEC) of Soneri Bank Limited was held at Sheraton Hotel. The AEC was chaired by the President Safar Ali K Lakhani and attended by all the Regional General Managers as well as the Senior Management of the bank.
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Zardari confers Nishan-i-Imtiaz on Admiral Noman Bashir

Zardari confers Nishan-i-Imtiaz on Admiral Noman Bashir

President Asif Ali Zardari conferred Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) on Admiral Noman Bashir, Chief of the Naval Staff, at a special investiture ceremony at the Aiwan e Sadr on Tuesday in recognition of his services. The citation read out on the occasio
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (January 27, 2009).

Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
National Assembly body on Safron meets

National Assembly body on Safron meets

Standing committee on States and Frontier Regions (Safron) met under the chairmanship of Sajid Hussain Turi, MNA in the Parliament House on Tuesday afternoon. The committee examined "The Rulers of Acceding States (Abolition of Privy Purses & Privileges) (
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (January 27, 2009).

Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
WHO to set up combined task force committee

WHO to set up combined task force committee

World Health Organisation (WHO) is going to establish a combined task force committee in collaboration with Church World Service-Pakistan and Afghanistan and other partners.
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Parliamentary committee condemns drone attacks

Parliamentary committee condemns drone attacks

The Parliamentary Committee on National Security has condemned the US Drone attacks in tribal areas and asked the new US administration to revisit its strategy. This was stated by committee chairman Mian Raza Rabbani here on Tuesday after the meeting at t
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
International literary conference in April: Zaman

International literary conference in April: Zaman

Fakhar Zaman, Chairman Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) said on Tuesday that PAL will arrange an International Literary Conference on "Sufi-ism and Peace" in April 2009.
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar trimmed on interbank market

THE RUPEE: dollar trimmed on interbank market

Rising trend was seen on the interbank market on Tuesday as the rupee appreciated by 10 paisa versus dollar for buying at 78.85 and it also gained 15 paisa for selling at 78.90 respectively, dealers said. The dollar was in demand but there were some dolla
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Mustafa expresses displeasure with performance of KWSB officers

Mustafa expresses displeasure with performance of KWSB officers

City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal has expressed displeasure on the poor working of Chief Revenue Officer and all directors of Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB). According to a press release issued on Tuesday, taking strict notice of the failure in recov
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar trimmed on interbank market

THE RUPEE: dollar trimmed on interbank market

Rising trend was seen on the interbank market on Tuesday as the rupee appreciated by 10 paisa versus dollar for buying at 78.85 and it also gained 15 paisa for selling at 78.90 respectively, dealers said. The dollar was in demand but there were some dolla
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Prime Minister leaves to attend WEF moot

Prime Minister leaves to attend WEF moot

Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani Tuesday said he would discuss with world leaders the need for greater economic co-operation and measures for poverty alleviation in his meetings at the World Economic Forum moot in Switzerland.
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
'IRENA may play vital role in meeting energy demands of Pakistan'

'IRENA may play vital role in meeting energy demands of Pakistan'

The newly established international renewable energy agency (IRENA) can play vital role in meeting energy demands of Pakistan for which Germany is ready to provide full technical co-operation under the Pak-German Energy Efficiency program (2008-2011).
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
IBA becomes CFA programme partner

IBA becomes CFA programme partner

In the wake of current global economic crises, it become important for the business graduates to develop comprehensive strategy by learning modern techniques for avoiding such financial crises in future.
Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Tuesday (January 27, 2009).

Published 28 Jan, 2009 12:00am
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