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Print - 2009-02-13
Security guards

Security guards

According to the reports, which appear in the newspapers from time to time, the mobile phone companies are employing well over 50 thousand people as guards to protect their sites, offices and other establishments all over the country. Quite obviously, if
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
After Rio deal, will China break the Japan mould?

After Rio deal, will China break the Japan mould?

With a single $20-billion deal, China will acquire a sizeable chunk of the raw materials it needs to grow its economy, and state-owned Chinalco grows from a provincial powerhouse to a diversified global player. For some, that rang alarm bells over the ris
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
For some, Britain's insolvency laws add to pain

For some, Britain's insolvency laws add to pain

As British companies go bust at their fastest rate in nearly 20 years, a fast-track insolvency system that preserves brands and some jobs at the expense of creditors is becoming controversial. In buoyant times the pre-packaged administration, or "pre-pack
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Regressive taxation and rising poverty

Regressive taxation and rising poverty

The shrinking share of direct taxes in overall collection of taxes at the federal level should be the immediate cause of concern for the government, parliamentarians as well as policymakers sitting in the Ministry of Finance and the Federal Board of Reven
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
An omen of dangerous portents

An omen of dangerous portents

At least 138 people, including 98 men and 40 women, committed suicide in the country in one month ie from December, 25, 2008 to January 26, 2009, according to the statistical data published by Human Rights Commission of Pakistan. The ages of those who com
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Whither environmental safety?

Whither environmental safety?

That protracted delay in release of funds by the Ministry of Finance has been a stumbling block in the execution of a large number of the Environment Ministry's approved projects, has been pointed out in a Recorder Report, quoting sources, as appea
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Cash margin on sugar financing

Cash margin on sugar financing

State Bank's move to resort to a selective credit control measure to stabilise sugar prices in the local market appears to be a timely decision. In a circular issued on 9th February, 2009, it imposed 50 percent cash margin for financing against sugar stoc
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Escorts Investment Bank's ratings reaffirmed at A/A-1

Escorts Investment Bank's ratings reaffirmed at A/A-1

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Ltd has reaffirmed the entity ratings of Escorts Investment Bank Limited (EIBL) at 'A/A-1' (Single A/A-One) and the TFC rating at 'A+' (Single A Plus). Outlook on the medium to long-term rating is 'Stable'. With weakening mac
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Escorts Investment Bank's ratings reaffirmed at A/A-1

Escorts Investment Bank's ratings reaffirmed at A/A-1

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Ltd has reaffirmed the entity ratings of Escorts Investment Bank Limited (EIBL) at 'A/A-1' (Single A/A-One) and the TFC rating at 'A+' (Single A Plus). Outlook on the medium to long-term rating is 'Stable'. With weakening mac
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Textile bodies call for resolving outstanding issues faced by industry

Textile bodies call for resolving outstanding issues faced by industry

With one voice, over 10 different textile bodies on Thursday reiterated the call for resolving the longstanding issues of non-payment of R&D support fund and sales tax, soaring cost of production, rising energy tariffs and load shedding, high export refin
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Poor patients suffer badly at government hospitals

Poor patients suffer badly at government hospitals

Patients in Cardiology Department of Civil Hospital Karachi (CHK) are suffering badly due to the poor and costly treatment. There is an acute shortage of life saving machines and professionally trained paramedical staff at the department, which is run by
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Nokia Siemens launch Unified Charging, Billing

Nokia Siemens launch Unified Charging, Billing

The leading mobile prepaid and charging supplier, Nokia Siemens Networks, has launched on Thursday 'charge@once unified' and 'charge@once business' as part of its convergent Unified Charging and Billing solution that offers service providers the flexible
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Lights at public parks: CDGK owes millions of rupees to KESC

Lights at public parks: CDGK owes millions of rupees to KESC

City District Government Karachi (CDGK) is not paying millions of rupees electricity dues to Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) for street lights, installed at dozens of city government's parks across the metropolis. According to KESC sources on Thurs
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Pak-Qatar Takaful Group first to implement SAP

Pak-Qatar Takaful Group first to implement SAP

Pak-Qatar Takaful Group has signed MoU with SAP Pakistan for the implementation of SAP modules in Pakistan. By signing this agreement Pak-Qatar Takaful becomes the first company in the Takaful/insurance sector and the second in the whole of financial serv
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Pak-Qatar Takaful Group first to implement SAP

Pak-Qatar Takaful Group first to implement SAP

Pak-Qatar Takaful Group has signed MoU with SAP Pakistan for the implementation of SAP modules in Pakistan. By signing this agreement Pak-Qatar Takaful becomes the first company in the Takaful/insurance sector and the second in the whole of financial serv
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Interim payout for UMF and UGIF announced

Interim payout for UMF and UGIF announced

The Board of Directors of United Bank Limited (UBL) Fund Managers announced the interim payout for the period ended on February 9, for its income funds; United Money Market Fund (UMF) and United Growth and Income Fund (UGIF) following the meeting on Febru
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Interim payout for UMF and UGIF announced

Interim payout for UMF and UGIF announced

The Board of Directors of United Bank Limited (UBL) Fund Managers announced the interim payout for the period ended on February 9, for its income funds; United Money Market Fund (UMF) and United Growth and Income Fund (UGIF) following the meeting on Febru
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Girl Guides administration accused of embezzlement

Girl Guides administration accused of embezzlement

The central administration of Pakistan Girl Guides Association is allegedly illegally pressurising the executive members of the Sindh Branch as it raised voice against the misappropriation of funds.
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
ACCA Pakistan holds 'Teach Excel' workshop

ACCA Pakistan holds 'Teach Excel' workshop

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Pakistan organised "Teach Excel" workshop on Thursday at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). The workshop was organised as part of ACCA's continued efforts to develop excellence in pro
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
'Load shedding duration reduces'

'Load shedding duration reduces'

Chief Executive Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) Raja Abdul Ghafoor said that load shedding quota allocated to company has reduced from 550MW to 100 MW. It was stated in a meeting held on Wednesday at IESCO Head Office here with the members of bu
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
IESCO power shut down notice

IESCO power shut down notice

According to IESCO press release, power supply will remain suspended due to construction and annual maintenance work as per following schedule.
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Tribesmen demand halt to Darra operation

Tribesmen demand halt to Darra operation

The tribal elders of the Frontier Region (FR) Darra Adam Khel Thursday called for immediate halt to the ongoing military operation in their area. Addressing a press conference here the tribal elders Sabir Hussein Afridi, Haji Mohammad Khan, Khiyal Afridi
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
PAL launches special issue on Faiz

PAL launches special issue on Faiz

By Harmonising modern sensibility and classical tone Faiz Ahmed Faiz give Urdu ghazal and nazam a unique flavour which not only promoted Urdu but also established this genre throughout the world. This was said by Fakhar Zaman, Chairman, Pakistan Academy o
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Cellular operators directed to ensure SIM activation system

Cellular operators directed to ensure SIM activation system

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is constantly monitoring the sale of new SIMs according to the newly launched System of SIM Activation through Nadra verification. PTA zonal offices located at Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Rawalpindi and Mu
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
PTV to telecast special programmes on Ghalib, Faiz

PTV to telecast special programmes on Ghalib, Faiz

PTV will telecast a special programmes on Mirza Asad Ullah Khan Ghalib and Faiz Ahmad Faiz. PTV Islamabad has produced a special programme package regarding poignant Ghazal-writing poet Mirza Asad Ullah Khan Ghalib and revolutionary poet Faiz Ahmad Faiz.
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
NWFP government to facilitate vehicle licences, registration

NWFP government to facilitate vehicle licences, registration

The government has decided to establish facilitation centres at the district level to facilitate people in getting vehicles registered, renewal of driving licenses and carrying out motor vehicle examination. A meeting was held here on Thursday with NWFP M
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
'NWFP government still ready for talks with militants'

'NWFP government still ready for talks with militants'

Minister for Information and Inter-Provincial Co-ordination Mian Iftikhar Hussain has said that the provincial government was still ready for talks with the militants for peace in the province despite killing of our hundreds of workers and destroying gove
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
PFMA for end to disparity in wheat price

PFMA for end to disparity in wheat price

Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) NWFP chapter has called for end to disparity in the price of wheat between NWFP and Punjab, saying the difference of the commodity prices in the provinces was badly affecting the flour milling industry. The demand w
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Kenyan delegation praises Nadra's expertise

Kenyan delegation praises Nadra's expertise

"The system developed by Nadra for issuance of machine-readable passport is working efficiently in Kenya and around 85,000 passports have been issued to Kenyan residents using this system so far", said Gerald Otieno Kajwang, Kenyan Minister for Immigratio
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Meena Bazaar held at Bilquis College

Meena Bazaar held at Bilquis College

A very colourful Meena Bazaar was held at Bilquis College of Education for Women, Pakistan Air Force Base, Chaklala on Thursday. Begum Air Chief Marshal Zareen Tanvir, who is also President Pakistan Air Force Women Association (PAFWA) was the Chief Guest
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Government to provide all facilities to Buddhist monks: minister

Government to provide all facilities to Buddhist monks: minister

Federal Minister for Minorities Shehbaz Bhatti said on Thursday that the government was committed to provide all possible facilities and co-ordination to Buddhist monks as religious tourists to Pakistan. In his meeting with Japanese Ambassador here, the M
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Kashmiri brothers remain untraced for last nine years

Kashmiri brothers remain untraced for last nine years

Two brothers from occupied Srinagar arrested in Nepal nine years ago and later handed over to New Delhi police are untraced till date. 70-year-old Abdul Ahad Rah said that his two sons, Muhammad Shafi, 26, and Mushtaq Ahmad, 23, were arrested by the Nepal
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
All out efforts being made to facilitate overseas Pakistanis

All out efforts being made to facilitate overseas Pakistanis

Efforts of the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis are laudable as it is making all out efforts to facilitate the overseas Pakistani community. Pakistan Ambassador to Seoul, South Korea Murad Ali expressed these views during a two-day visit to the cities of D
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
PPP neglects senior workers in Senate election

PPP neglects senior workers in Senate election

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has neglected its senior most workers while allotting the senate tickets like Malik Mukhtar Ahmed Awan former Federal Law Minister, Khalid Hanif Lodhi, District President, Syed Haider Abbas Gardezi, member federal council.
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Prime Minister lauds role of Fehmida Mirza

Prime Minister lauds role of Fehmida Mirza

Speaker Nat-ional Assembly, Dr Fehmida Mirza called on Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani at PM's House here today. The Prime Minister lauded her role for smooth conduct of the National Assembly. The Prime Minister said that supremacy of parliament is
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (February 12, 2009) and the forecast for Friday (February 13, 2009).

Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
LEAs seek army's help on Chehlum

LEAs seek army's help on Chehlum

After suicidal attack in Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan and Dera Ghazi Khan police have decided to call out army to assist them and other law-enforcement agencies to ward off any untoward incident during mourning processions and majalis of Chehlum commencing on
Published 13 Feb, 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 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Suspects in murder of Jamat-e-Islami leaders held

Suspects in murder of Jamat-e-Islami leaders held

Lorry Adda Police have arrested the murderers of Ameer Jamat-e-Islami (JI), Masood ul Haq and Nazim Taleem Tableeg Ahlesunnat Qari Naeem Raza and recovered 6 motorcycles, two mobile phones and illegal weapons from their possession. The accused were wanted
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (February 12, 2009).

Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Ghost Caller Blockade system on the cards: PTA chief

Ghost Caller Blockade system on the cards: PTA chief

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is working on a strategy to introduce a Ghost Caller Blockade system to protect users from unwanted callers, PTA Chairman Dr Muhammad Yaseen has said. Talking to local news channel, he said that one operator has
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (February 12, 2009).

Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
'30,000 newborns die annually from neonatal tetanus'

'30,000 newborns die annually from neonatal tetanus'

The key public health campaign aimed towards protecting the health and well-being of mothers and their children launched here on Thursday. This campaign is particularly important in Pakistan, considering that neonatal tetanus still remains a major public
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Wheat cultivation area increased by 16 percent: Minfal

Wheat cultivation area increased by 16 percent: Minfal

Encouraged by government's timely announcement of Guaranteed Minimum Price (GMP) of Rs 950 per 40 kilogram and other facilities, farmers have increase the area under wheat cultivation by 16 percent this year (2008-09) as compared to the last fiscal year.
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Over 475,000 saplings to be planted in Sialkot, Narowal

Over 475,000 saplings to be planted in Sialkot, Narowal

More than 475,000 plants and saplings would be planted during Spring Tree Plantation drive in Sialkot and Narowal districts. Official sources told Business Recorder on Thursday that under the plantation campaign, special attention would be accorded
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Lok Virsa to hold 'Tana Bana'

Lok Virsa to hold 'Tana Bana'

The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa will hold an exhibition of weaving entitled 'Tana Bana' from February 14 (tomorrow) to 22. The nine-day exhibition will feature the most authentic master artisans who have specialised in t
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (February 12, 2009).

Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
PTA forms focal group for mobile banking

PTA forms focal group for mobile banking

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has decided to form a Focal Group for Mobile Banking with representatives of mobile companies and banking sector. This decision was taken in a meeting held at PTA Headquarters Wednesday which was also attended by
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Thursday (February 12, 2009) and for Friday (February 13, 2009).
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
PTA forms focal group for mobile banking

PTA forms focal group for mobile banking

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has decided to form a Focal Group for Mobile Banking with representatives of mobile companies and banking sector. This decision was taken in a meeting held at PTA Headquarters Wednesday which was also attended by
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (February 12, 2009).

Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Dr Abdul Qadeer case: government urged not to adopt apologetic attitude

Dr Abdul Qadeer case: government urged not to adopt apologetic attitude

President of High Court Bar Association, Multan, Mehmood Ashraf Khan on Thursday vehemently condemned the interference of United States, France, Spain and other countries into the verdict of Islamabad High Court and said that government should not adopt a
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
'EU garment makers looking towards Pakistan for joint venture'

'EU garment makers looking towards Pakistan for joint venture'

Advisor to Prime Minister on Textile Dr Mirza Ikhtiar Baig has said that due to current recession, increasing cost and wages, garments manufacturers of European Union are seriously looking towards Pakistan to have joint ventures for supply to their chain
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (February 12, 2009).

Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Primary energy supplies grow by 3.8 percent in fiscal year 2008

Primary energy supplies grow by 3.8 percent in fiscal year 2008

The country's primary energy supplies depicted a growth of 3.8 percent to 62.9 million toe (tons oil equivalent) in fiscal year, 2008 as compared to 60.4 million toe in fiscal year, 2007. During the last four years, average growth stood at 5 percent which
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (February 12, 2009).

Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
'Government striving to cope with health problems'

'Government striving to cope with health problems'

Sindh Director General Health Services Dr Abdul Sattar Korai said on Thursday that the government is fully aware of health problems of the people and it is trying its very best to meet the requirements. This he said while speaking as Chief Guest at Diamon
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Businessmen urged to set up power units in interior of Sindh

Businessmen urged to set up power units in interior of Sindh

Speaker Sindh Assembly, Nisar Ahmed Khuhro has advised business community to avail existing opportunities and make investment in interior of Sindh to establish industrial and power units. Addressing members of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (Ka
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: parity with dollar stays put

THE RUPEE: parity with dollar stays put

Steady trend was seen on the interbank market on Thursday as the rupee did not show any change against dollar for buying and selling at 79.45 and 79.50, market men said. Demand for dollars was strong and supply was also there, which enabled the rupee not
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: parity with dollar stays put

THE RUPEE: parity with dollar stays put

Steady trend was seen on the interbank market on Thursday as the rupee did not show any change against dollar for buying and selling at 79.45 and 79.50, market men said. Demand for dollars was strong and supply was also there, which enabled the rupee not
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
'Government's top priority to modernise armed forces'

'Government's top priority to modernise armed forces'

Making country's defence impregnable by achieving self-reliance in defence sector and by upgrading and modernising the armed forces of the country is top most priority of the government, said Abdul Qayyum Khan Jatoi, Federal Minister for Defence Productio
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Cima organises seminar on 'Managing the Downturn'

Cima organises seminar on 'Managing the Downturn'

Director of Education, The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (Cima) -UK Dr Robert Jelly explained the recent changes in Cima syllabus 2010, which was launched in December last year to cope with the upcoming business requirements world-wide.
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Dr Javed case proceedings adjourned till March 4

Dr Javed case proceedings adjourned till March 4

An election tribunal headed by judge of the Lahore High Court here on Thursday adjourned the proceedings pertaining to an election petition against the MPA and former provincial minister Dr Tahir Ali Javed till March 04. The tribunal also asked the petiti
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Thursday (February 12, 2009).

Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
WHO to conduct third party evaluation of immunisation Campaign

WHO to conduct third party evaluation of immunisation Campaign

World Health Organisation (WHO) would conduct third party evaluation of special immunisation campaign including polio launched during January to March 2009 in the Punjab. The Punjab Health Department had made a formal request to WHO in this regard.
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
'PML-Q can take country out of crisis'

'PML-Q can take country out of crisis'

Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) leader and Member Punjab Legislative Assembly Amna Khan has said that the country is passing through a crisis and PML-Q is the party that can solve the public issues and take the country out of crisis with its noble po
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Government trying to restrict lawyers' movement: PTI chief

Government trying to restrict lawyers' movement: PTI chief

Chairman Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has said that government was trying hard to break the alliance between the political leaders to restrict the lawyers' movement. The PTI chairman while criticising the Zardari's regime said that corrupt peo
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Procedure for issuing license, collection of market fee specified

Procedure for issuing license, collection of market fee specified

Government of Punjab, Agriculture department (Marketing Wing) has taken revolutionary measures to meet the objectives of good governance and simplified the procedure for issuing license and collection of market fee. Under new procedure only dealer and tra
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Senator's mother-in-law passes away

Senator's mother-in-law passes away

Mother-in-law of Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Interior, Senator Muhammad Talha Mehmood passed away here on Thursday after a protracted illness. She was admitted in Shifa International for three weeks. Her funeral prayer was offered at H-8, Zero P
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Five detained on blasphemy charges

Five detained on blasphemy charges

Five Ahmadis detained on charges of blasphemy in Layyah district have been held without virtually any proof or witnesses, the Human Rights Commission (HRCP) said on Thursday. The commission, which had sent a fact-finding team to Layyah district last week,
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Board meetings in progress

Board meetings in progress

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

Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Holbrooke discusses political situation with Taseer

Holbrooke discusses political situation with Taseer

US Special Envoy on Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard Holbrooke paid a visit to Punjab Governor Salman Taseer here on Thursday and exchanged views on prevailing political situation in Punjab, terrorism, education and agriculture. According to sources, on
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
US wants to increase non-military aid by three times: Haqqani

US wants to increase non-military aid by three times: Haqqani

Pakistan's Ambassador to US Hussain Haqqani has said America wants to increase non military aid for Pakistan by three times under Biden-Lugar initiative which will now become Carry-Lugar initiatives. Talking to VOA, he said Pakistan is engaged with Americ
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Zardari, Bahrain commander discuss military cooperation

Zardari, Bahrain commander discuss military cooperation

Commander of National Guard of Bahrain Major General Sheikh Mohammad Bin Issa Al-Khalifa on Thursday attended a luncheon meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari and discussed matters relating military co-operation and regional security, in a meeting held
Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Thursday (February 12, 2009).

Published 13 Feb, 2009 12:00am
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