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Print - 2009-03-24
Customs collectors told to strictly follow audit findings

Customs collectors told to strictly follow audit findings

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed the collectors of customs to strictly follow the findings of the Post-Clearance Audit (PCA) to check wrong declarations and illegal exemptions of sales tax and withholding tax availed by certain importers of
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Zardari leaves for Dubai

Zardari leaves for Dubai

President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday left for Dubai on a two-day private visit to spend some time with his family. On return, the President will visit Quetta for a day on March 26. Apart from this, he is also expected to address the joint sitting of the p
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Korean firm signs coal mine deal with Pakistan

Korean firm signs coal mine deal with Pakistan

A South Korean energy development firm has signed an agreement with the Pakistan government for a stake in a coal mine in the Thar desert region, the firm said on Monday. South Koreas Pan Energy Development Co (PEDCO), with UAEs Bin Din Group, had secured
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Korean firm signs coal mine deal with Pakistan

Korean firm signs coal mine deal with Pakistan

A South Korean energy development firm has signed an agreement with the Pakistan government for a stake in a coal mine in the Thar desert region, the firm said on Monday. South Koreas Pan Energy Development Co (PEDCO), with UAEs Bin Din Group, had secured
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Korean firm signs coal mine deal with Pakistan

Korean firm signs coal mine deal with Pakistan

A South Korean energy development firm has signed an agreement with the Pakistan government for a stake in a coal mine in the Thar desert region, the firm said on Monday. South Koreas Pan Energy Development Co (PEDCO), with UAEs Bin Din Group, had secured
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Sales tax collectors empowered to condone refund claims time period

Sales tax collectors empowered to condone refund claims time period

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed collectors of sales tax to use powers for condonation of time period or extensions under section 74 of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 for disposal of pending sales tax refund applications filed by exporters.
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Zardari to address Parliaments joint session on March 28

Zardari to address Parliaments joint session on March 28

President Asif Ali Zardari will address the Parliaments joint sitting on 28th March in which he would make a major announcement, said parliamentary affairs minister Babar Awan here on Monday. Talking to media persons here, he said that all arrangements fo
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Zardari to address Parliaments joint session on March 28

Zardari to address Parliaments joint session on March 28

President Asif Ali Zardari will address the Parliaments joint sitting on 28th March in which he would make a major announcement, said parliamentary affairs minister Babar Awan here on Monday. Talking to media persons here, he said that all arrangements fo
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Stocks upbeat on judges restoration

Stocks upbeat on judges restoration

The KSE-100 index during the week ended March 21, 2009 surged by 10.3 percent with average daily volume rising by 204 percent amid improving macro indicators and diminishing political uncertainty, analysts said. Despite some profit taking on Friday, the i
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Stocks upbeat on judges restoration

Stocks upbeat on judges restoration

The KSE-100 index during the week ended March 21, 2009 surged by 10.3 percent with average daily volume rising by 204 percent amid improving macro indicators and diminishing political uncertainty, analysts said. Despite some profit taking on Friday, the i
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Stocks upbeat on judges restoration

Stocks upbeat on judges restoration

The KSE-100 index during the week ended March 21, 2009 surged by 10.3 percent with average daily volume rising by 204 percent amid improving macro indicators and diminishing political uncertainty, analysts said. Despite some profit taking on Friday, the i
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Investment under CFS rises

Investment under CFS rises

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) at Karachi share market increased by 34.9 percent during the week ended on March 21, 2009 to settle at Rs 1.01 billion on Friday as compared to Rs 752 million of previous week. "The political clarity and im
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Investment under CFS rises

Investment under CFS rises

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) at Karachi share market increased by 34.9 percent during the week ended on March 21, 2009 to settle at Rs 1.01 billion on Friday as compared to Rs 752 million of previous week. "The political clarity and im
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Investment under CFS rises

Investment under CFS rises

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) at Karachi share market increased by 34.9 percent during the week ended on March 21, 2009 to settle at Rs 1.01 billion on Friday as compared to Rs 752 million of previous week. "The political clarity and im
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Steel importers reject new ITP

Steel importers reject new ITP

Steel importers have refused to accept the revised Import Trade Price (ITP) fixed by customs for import of secondary flat rolled steel products, and have demanded release of imported consignments at provisional assessment till the issue is resolved, sourc
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Steel importers reject new ITP

Steel importers reject new ITP

Steel importers have refused to accept the revised Import Trade Price (ITP) fixed by customs for import of secondary flat rolled steel products, and have demanded release of imported consignments at provisional assessment till the issue is resolved, sourc
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Steel importers reject new ITP

Steel importers reject new ITP

Steel importers have refused to accept the revised Import Trade Price (ITP) fixed by customs for import of secondary flat rolled steel products, and have demanded release of imported consignments at provisional assessment till the issue is resolved, sourc
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
World Bank in talks on loan for Polish firms

World Bank in talks on loan for Polish firms

The World Bank and Polands top lender PKO BP are in talks about a $500 million loan to support struggling Polish businesses, a World Bank official said in an interview on Monday. Fernando Montes-Negret, regional finance and private sector director at the
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
US assets still safe choice for China

US assets still safe choice for China

US assets are still a safe investment option for China despite the Federal Reserves decision to buy a large volume of Treasury debt, a senior government official and economists said in remarks published on Monday. But China needed to diversify its huge fo
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Suncor to buy Petro-Canada for C$18.4 billion

Suncor to buy Petro-Canada for C$18.4 billion

Suncor Energy Inc said on Monday it will buy rival Petro-Canada to create Canadas biggest oil company, dominant in the Alberta oil sands and able to slash costs as it looks to weather a period of low oil prices. Suncor is offering C$18.43 billion ($14.9 b
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
US asks India to support Pakistan in rooting out extremism

US asks India to support Pakistan in rooting out extremism

The United States on Monday called on India to support Pakistan in rooting out extremism as Washington drafts a new "war on terror" strategy in South Asia. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg also said the United States backed a global role for Indi
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Sino-Pak strategic partnership to be expanded

Sino-Pak strategic partnership to be expanded

The Chinese President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister on Monday congratulated the government and the people of Pakistan on Pakistan Day and assured the Sino-Pak Strategic Partnership of Co-operation will be further expanded and deepened.
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Mumbai attack trial begins: Kasab says he needs lawyer

Mumbai attack trial begins: Kasab says he needs lawyer

Sometimes breaking into laughter, the man accused of being the lone surviving gunman in last years Mumbai attacks told an Indian court on Monday that he was from Pakistan and wanted legal assistance, officials said. The trial of Mohammed Ajmal Kasab, whom
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Mumbai attack trial begins: Kasab says he needs lawyer

Mumbai attack trial begins: Kasab says he needs lawyer

Sometimes breaking into laughter, the man accused of being the lone surviving gunman in last years Mumbai attacks told an Indian court on Monday that he was from Pakistan and wanted legal assistance, officials said. The trial of Mohammed Ajmal Kasab, whom
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Sindh government to set up Dairy Development Company

Sindh government to set up Dairy Development Company

The Government of Sindh has decided to establish Sindh Dairy Development Company (SDDC), leading to White Revolution. The company would be funded out of Rs 1.1 billion, saved from Sindhs Annual Development Program (ADP). Although a co-operation agreement
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Violence threatens journalists in South Asia: CPJ

Violence threatens journalists in South Asia: CPJ

Journalists in South Asia face "severe risks" amid escalating violence in the region, the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said in a report released in the Philippines Monday. Attacks on media workers in Sri Lanka and Pakistan have in
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
US Afghan plan must have exit strategy: Obama

US Afghan plan must have exit strategy: Obama

US President Barack Obama said the United States must have an "exit strategy" in Afghanistan even as it expands its military, diplomatic and economic fight against a Taliban insurgency. "What were looking for is a comprehensive strategy," Obama said in an
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
US Afghan plan must have exit strategy: Obama

US Afghan plan must have exit strategy: Obama

US President Barack Obama said the United States must have an "exit strategy" in Afghanistan even as it expands its military, diplomatic and economic fight against a Taliban insurgency. "What were looking for is a comprehensive strategy," Obama said in an
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Troops destroy militant hideouts

Troops destroy militant hideouts

Troops on Monday destroyed two militant hideouts in Balochistan, where a UN official was kidnapped last month, officials said. A large quantity of weapons, rockets, explosives and communication equipment were found at two secret hideouts used by militants
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Pre-delivery inspection of gunny bags starts

Pre-delivery inspection of gunny bags starts

Punjab food department has started pre-delivery inspection of gunny bags being purchased by it for the forthcoming wheat procurement season. Sources in the food department told Business Recorder here on Monday that the department would hopefully re
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Taliban kill two US spies

Taliban kill two US spies

Taliban militants in tribal area Monday killed two men they accused of spying for US forces stationed across the border in Afghanistan, officials said. The bullet-riddled bodies of an Afghan refugee and a tribesman were found at separate places in the Nor
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Local diesel prices at par with petrol: analysts

Local diesel prices at par with petrol: analysts

Despite the fact that diesel is cheaper than gasoline in international markets, diesel price is at par with the gasoline price in the local market, analysts said. They said that after a gap of one year, diesel prices are trading lower than gasoline prices
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Lebanon bomb kills senior Fatah official, four others

Lebanon bomb kills senior Fatah official, four others

A bomb killed a senior official in the Palestinian Fatah faction and four other people in southern Lebanon on Monday, security sources said. Kamal Medhat, deputy head of the Palestine Liberation Organisation in Lebanon, was killed with his companions on a
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Lebanon bomb kills senior Fatah official, four others

Lebanon bomb kills senior Fatah official, four others

A bomb killed a senior official in the Palestinian Fatah faction and four other people in southern Lebanon on Monday, security sources said. Kamal Medhat, deputy head of the Palestine Liberation Organisation in Lebanon, was killed with his companions on a
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Local diesel prices at par with petrol: analysts

Local diesel prices at par with petrol: analysts

Despite the fact that diesel is cheaper than gasoline in international markets, diesel price is at par with the gasoline price in the local market, analysts said. They said that after a gap of one year, diesel prices are trading lower than gasoline prices
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Local diesel prices at par with petrol: analysts

Local diesel prices at par with petrol: analysts

Despite the fact that diesel is cheaper than gasoline in international markets, diesel price is at par with the gasoline price in the local market, analysts said. They said that after a gap of one year, diesel prices are trading lower than gasoline prices
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
CJP stays away from official function

CJP stays away from official function

Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry did not participate in Awards Distribution Ceremony held in connection with Pakistan Day at Awan-e-Sadar on Monday. Registrar Supreme Court Dr Faqir Hussain in his statement said that invitatio
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
CJP stays away from official function

CJP stays away from official function

Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry did not participate in Awards Distribution Ceremony held in connection with Pakistan Day at Awan-e-Sadar on Monday. Registrar Supreme Court Dr Faqir Hussain in his statement said that invitatio
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Moodys downgrades General Electrics AAA debt rating

Moodys downgrades General Electrics AAA debt rating

Moodys Investors Service downgraded Monday the key debt rating of US conglomerate General Electric Co (GE), saying its risk profile has increased following financial turmoil. The "senior unsecured debt ratings" of GE and its financial arm GE Capital Corpo
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Moodys downgrades General Electrics AAA debt rating

Moodys downgrades General Electrics AAA debt rating

Moodys Investors Service downgraded Monday the key debt rating of US conglomerate General Electric Co (GE), saying its risk profile has increased following financial turmoil. The "senior unsecured debt ratings" of GE and its financial arm GE Capital Corpo
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Moodys downgrades General Electrics AAA debt rating

Moodys downgrades General Electrics AAA debt rating

Moodys Investors Service downgraded Monday the key debt rating of US conglomerate General Electric Co (GE), saying its risk profile has increased following financial turmoil. The "senior unsecured debt ratings" of GE and its financial arm GE Capital Corpo
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
CoAS hosts reception for retired officers

CoAS hosts reception for retired officers

The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani Monday hosted a reception for retired Army Officers at Artillery Mess General Headquarters, as part of Pakistan Day celebrations. The reception was attended by a large number of retired and servi
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Moodys downgrades General Electrics AAA debt rating

Moodys downgrades General Electrics AAA debt rating

Moodys Investors Service downgraded Monday the key debt rating of US conglomerate General Electric Co (GE), saying its risk profile has increased following financial turmoil. The "senior unsecured debt ratings" of GE and its financial arm GE Capital Corpo
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
President and Prime Minister condemn bomb attack

President and Prime Minister condemn bomb attack

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani condemned the suicide bomb attack on the offices of special branch police at Sitara Market in Islamabad. In their statements, the President and the Prime Minister said the perpetrators
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan Day marked with enthusiasm in Swat, Malakand

Pakistan Day marked with enthusiasm in Swat, Malakand

Like other parts of the country, the Pakistan Day was celebrated with full enthusiasm and traditional zeal in Malakand Agency, Dir Upper, Dir Lower, Bunner, Shangla and Swat districts with a pledge to make Pakistan a modern, progressive and democratic Mus
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Qazi dissatisfied with calling off long march

Qazi dissatisfied with calling off long march

Amir Jamaat-i-Islami Qazi Hussain Ahmed, a front-runner of the movement for restoration of the sacked judiciary on Monday expressed his dissatisfaction over what he called unilateral decision of Nawaz Sharif to call off the lawyers long march last week.
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan Day observed with national spirit, enthusiasm

Pakistan Day observed with national spirit, enthusiasm

Pakistan Day was observed here as elsewhere in the country with profound national spirit and enthusiasm with people renewing the pledge to work with a sense of commitment for the cause of Pakistan and fulfilment of the dream of the Quaid. The day dawned w
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Death toll rises to 19 in IHK

Death toll rises to 19 in IHK

The death toll from days of fierce fighting between troops and militants in Indian held Kashmir has risen to 19, the army said Monday. The three separate gun battles broke out on Saturday and followed a cross-border firing incident that left one Indian so
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan Day celebrated in AJK with fervour

Pakistan Day celebrated in AJK with fervour

Pakistan Day was celebrated on Monday across Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) with great enthusiasm, traditional fervour and devotion with the resolve to work for liberation of occupied Kashmir. The day dawned with special prayers at Fajr, in the mosques on b
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
PTCLs initiative to protect environment

PTCLs initiative to protect environment

In upholding the government decision to celebrate 2009 as the "Environment Year" the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has embarked on introducing a new billing format for its customers, whereby the multiple page bills would be substituted
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
500 women to be imparted training in various skills

500 women to be imparted training in various skills

The Women Development Department is making arrangements to impart apprenticeship training to some 500 women under Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Youth Development Programme. This was stated by Sindh Minister for Women Development Tauqir Fatima Bhutto while review
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
JUI activists hold rally against US drone strikes

JUI activists hold rally against US drone strikes

Hundreds of people rallied Monday to denounce possible future US drone attacks on the south-western province of Balochistan. Activists from Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam gathered in Chaman, a town near the border with war-torn Afghanistan, chanting "Balochistan wi
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Civil awards conferred on 44 personalities

Civil awards conferred on 44 personalities

Punjab Governor, Salmaan Taseer on Monday conferred civil awards on 44 personalities belonging to different professions and walk of life on behalf of President on the occasion of Pakistan Day. Sitara-e-Imtiaz had been awarded to seven, while Pride of Perf
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Farmers advised to use water efficiently

Farmers advised to use water efficiently

Punjab Agriculture Secretary Muhammad Zia ur Rehman told that farmers salvation is in enhancing agricultural productivity and reduce the cost of production through efficient use of water and agricultural inputs and a law is being prepared to regulate the
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Nawaz-Gilani meeting will strengthen democratic norms

Nawaz-Gilani meeting will strengthen democratic norms

The Sunday luncheon meeting between the Prime Minister, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani and the Pakistan Muslim League leader, Mian Nawaz Sharif at Raiwind subsided the political turmoil that exacerbated the existing polarisation. Former Punjab Minister for Indus
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
President condemns murder of journalist

President condemns murder of journalist

President Asif Ali Zardari has condemned murder of Lahore based Dawn TV reporter Tariq Malik. He asked provincial law enforcing authorities to take all necessary measures promptly for ensuring arrest of assailants.
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Government urged to abolish gender-based unfair laws

Government urged to abolish gender-based unfair laws

The Association of Women for Awareness and Motivation (Awam) organised a training workshop on "Community Education for Women Rights" at WID Centre in Daud Nager Faisalabad. The workshop demanded of government to abolish and amend the gender-based discrimi
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Hundreds of federal board matric candidates do not get admit cards

Hundreds of federal board matric candidates do not get admit cards

The future of hundreds of matriculate students preparing to appear in the annual examination is at stake as Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has failed to dispatch admit cards to them even three days before the annual examinat
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Convocation of Jinnah University next month

Convocation of Jinnah University next month

The convocation of the Jinnah University for Women (JUW) will be held in the third week of next month. The announcement of the institution here said that the students who have passed their B.A./B.Sc./BBA Honours, B.Com. B.Ed. BS (CS), B.S. (IT) BCS, M.A.,
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
PUCEMB International symposium begins from March 25

PUCEMB International symposium begins from March 25

Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), Punjab University (PU), in collaboration with Centre for Applied Molecular Biology (CAMB) will organise a four-day International Symposium on "Future Trends in Molecular Biological Research & Its Applicati
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Punjab University sub-campus to be set up in Sialkot soon

Punjab University sub-campus to be set up in Sialkot soon

Federal Minister for Population Welfare, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, has said that necessary arrangements are being finalised for setting up a sub-Campus of Punjab University (PU) in Sialkot, and development work on the project would be carried out after acqui
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
SAC team attends Pakistan Day celebrations in Tashkent

SAC team attends Pakistan Day celebrations in Tashkent

A 23-member delegation of the Society of Asian Civilisations (SAC) of Pakistan on Monday participated in Pakistan Day celebrations in Tashkent, during its eight-day cultural study tour to Uzbekistan. Pakistans Ambassador Sajjad Kamran hoisted the Pakistan
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan Day celebrated in Saudi Arabia

Pakistan Day celebrated in Saudi Arabia

The Pakistani community in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday celebrated the National Day of Pakistan with zeal and fervour. The day started with flag hoisting ceremonies held simultaneously at the embassy of Pakistan in Riyadh and at the residence of
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Flag hoisting ceremony held at Pakistan High Commission

Flag hoisting ceremony held at Pakistan High Commission

An impressive flag hoisting ceremony to mark the 69th national day of Pakistan was held at the premises of Pakistan High Commission here on Monday. The countrys High Commissioner Wajid Shamsul Hasan raised the flag in presence of large number of members o
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Function held at Tokyo to mark Pakistan Day

Function held at Tokyo to mark Pakistan Day

Pakistans Embassy in Japan on Monday organised a function to mark the National Day in a befitting manner. On the occasion, a flag hoisting ceremony was held at Embassy of Pakistan. Pakistans Ambassador to Tokyo Noor Muhammad Jadmani read out National Day
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Deputy director general Rangers visits Mazar-e-Quaid

Deputy director general Rangers visits Mazar-e-Quaid

Deputy Director General Sindh Rangers, Brigadier Muhammad Latif on Monday visited the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam, Muhammad Ali Jinnah here to pay homage to him, on the eve of Pakistan Day. Brigadier Latif also offered Fateha and laid the floral wreath on t
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Load shedding adversely affecting industrial production

Load shedding adversely affecting industrial production

Load-shedding of electricity continues in this industrial city and adjoining towns despite public holiday on Monday, while small traders and civil society members stated that the suspension of electricity for such a long time has ruined their business and
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Government to patronise vibrant NGOs for sustainable social development

Government to patronise vibrant NGOs for sustainable social development

Secretary Social Welfare, Women Development and Bait-ul-Mal Punjab Muhammad Ayub Qazi has said that active and vibrant NGOs were rendering valuable services for the noble cause of humanity and development of social sector, the government would patronise s
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Ibad, Qaim pay homage to Quaid-e-Azam

Ibad, Qaim pay homage to Quaid-e-Azam

Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan and Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah and his cabinet members visited the Mazar of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah on the occasion of Pakistan Day and laid floral wreath and offered Fateha.
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Gems Bazaar being held in Peshawar

Gems Bazaar being held in Peshawar

The Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) has organised 5th Gems Bazaar in Peshawar at Gems Exchange at Khayal Arcade, Namak Mandi, Peshawar. This Gem Bazaar" shows PGJDCs commitment for consistent efforts to promote Pakistans gemstones
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Sindh unlikely to include new scheme in 2009-10 ADP

Sindh unlikely to include new scheme in 2009-10 ADP

The Sindh government is unlikely to include any new development scheme in the Annual Development Programme (ADP) for 2009-10, Business Recorder has learnt. According to official sources, the status of all unapproved development schemes of ADP 2008-
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Kaira condemns murder of newsman

Kaira condemns murder of newsman

Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Qamar Zaman Kaira on Monday condemned the murder of Lahore based Dawn TV reporter, Tariq Malik, who was shot dead by robbers. In a message issued here, he condoled with bereaved family of late Tariq Javed
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Shell Pakistan wins KSEs Top Companies Award

Shell Pakistan wins KSEs Top Companies Award

Shell Pakistan Limited, a company of the Royal Dutch Shell plc group, was recently awarded the prestigious Top Companies Award for 2006 by the Karachi Stock Exchange. The awards were conferred after a lapse of 2 years and are KSEs means of recognising the
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Ibad presents civil awards

Ibad presents civil awards

As many as twenty four personalities were presented civil awards of Sitara-e-Imtiaz, Presidents Award of Pride of Performance and Tamgha-e-Imtiaz on the occasion of Pakistan Day for their outstanding services in their respective fields of work.
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Workers renew pledge to continue struggle for progress

Workers renew pledge to continue struggle for progress

The working class will continue to work hard to achieve the true objectives of the establishment of Pakistan in accordance with the determinations of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Iqbal. This was stated by Chaudhry Talib Nawaz, president Pak
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Unknown company charging entry fee from beach goers

Unknown company charging entry fee from beach goers

While the crisis-hit Karachiites have only a major source of entertainment, the sea site, where they can enjoy for a moment, they are now being charged around Rs 20 per head of self-imposed entry fee by some unknown people.
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Bribe rampant for new vehicle number plates

Bribe rampant for new vehicle number plates

Despite tall claims by the Minister of Excise and Taxation (E&T) for taking stern action against malpractioners, officials in the department are using illegal means, forcing newly registered vehicle owners to pay sufficient amount as bribe.
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Schools in Fata to be equipped with a library soon

Schools in Fata to be equipped with a library soon

Director Education Fata, Fazal Manan has said that all schools in the tribal belt would be equipped with a library shortly. Addressing principals of 15 schools from Fata equipped with classroom based libraries; he said that the directorate was working to
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Rich tributes paid to Pashto literary stalwarts

Rich tributes paid to Pashto literary stalwarts

Speakers here in a seminar paid glowing tributes to literary giants of Pashto literature Amir Hamza Khan Shinwari, Qalandar Moomand, Dost Mohammad Khan Kamil, Ghani, Ayub Sabir, Saifur Rehman Saleem and Sahibzada Faizur Rehman Faizi and said that these me
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Naek arrives in Larkana today

Naek arrives in Larkana today

The Chairman Senate Farooq H. Naek is arriving here on a short visit of Larkana district on Tuesday, officially stated here on Monday. According to programme, The Chairman Senate will reach Larkana from Karachi where he will be warmly welcomed at Mohen-jo
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Load shedding paralysis life in Peshawar

Load shedding paralysis life in Peshawar

Unscheduled power load shedding by Peshawar Electricity Supply Company (Pesco) has badly affected industrial and domestic activities in the provincial metropolis. The 3000 MW fall in power production in the country and damaging of the power pylon had mult
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Feuding political rivals of Peshawar end enmity

Feuding political rivals of Peshawar end enmity

Two influential political families of Peshawar city Monday agreed on exhibiting restrain and non-aggression against each other in future. The rapprochement two political families of Bashir Ahmad Bilour, senior minister in NWFP cabinet and senior ANP leade
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Consumers face another day of outages

Consumers face another day of outages

Load shedding of electricity did not spare the people as outages continued in nearly all big and small cities of the country even on Monday, being holiday for the historic Pakistan Day. Business Recorder learnt that people were facing difficulties
Published 24 Mar, 2009 12:00am
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