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Print - 2009-04-09
Inferno at paint factory

Inferno at paint factory

At least three fire fighters were injured struggling to extinguish a fierce fire that engulfed a paint factory in Site area on Wednesday. Almost all the fire tenders of the city were called for extinguishing the inferno that gutted millions of rupees raw
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Inferno at paint factory

Inferno at paint factory

At least three fire fighters were injured struggling to extinguish a fierce fire that engulfed a paint factory in Site area on Wednesday. Almost all the fire tenders of the city were called for extinguishing the inferno that gutted millions of rupees raw
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Rice exports increase to $1.55 billion

Rice exports increase to $1.55 billion

The countrys rice exports have increased to $1.55 billion in the current fiscal year from July 2008 to April 05, 2009. "Despite financial crisis, global economic recession and heavy competition in the international markets due to bumper crop in almost all
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Rice exports increase to $1.55 billion

Rice exports increase to $1.55 billion

The countrys rice exports have increased to $1.55 billion in the current fiscal year from July 2008 to April 05, 2009. "Despite financial crisis, global economic recession and heavy competition in the international markets due to bumper crop in almost all
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Five Lashkar-e-Jhangvi activists arrested in Karachi

Five Lashkar-e-Jhangvi activists arrested in Karachi

Police said on Wednesday that they had arrested five members of militant group for allegedly plotting to bomb sensitive sites in Karachi. "We have arrested five terrorists and seized... weapons, explosives and chemicals required for bomb-making," Karachi
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Rice exports increase to $1.55 billion

Rice exports increase to $1.55 billion

The countrys rice exports have increased to $1.55 billion in the current fiscal year from July 2008 to April 05, 2009. "Despite financial crisis, global economic recession and heavy competition in the international markets due to bumper crop in almost all
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
MQM team briefs Prime Minister on KESC matters

MQM team briefs Prime Minister on KESC matters

Minister for Overseas Pakistanis, Dr Farooq Sattar and Minister for Ports and Shipping, Babar Khan Ghauri called on Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday at PM Secretariat and discussed with him matters relating to KESC. Minister for Water and Po
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Five Lashkar-e-Jhangvi activists arrested in Karachi

Five Lashkar-e-Jhangvi activists arrested in Karachi

Police said on Wednesday that they had arrested five members of militant group for allegedly plotting to bomb sensitive sites in Karachi. "We have arrested five terrorists and seized... weapons, explosives and chemicals required for bomb-making," Karachi
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Over-loaded vehicles to be penalised

Over-loaded vehicles to be penalised

The National Highway Authority (NHA) has decided to penalise the vehicles, carrying the load greater than the permissible limits with effect from May 01, 2009. This was decided in a meeting chaired by NHA Member Finance Zafar Iqbal Gondal here on Wednesda
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
German minister pledges 10 million of euros

German minister pledges 10 million of euros

Heidanorie Wieczorrek-Zeulm, Minister for Economic Co-operation and Development, Federal Republic of Germany on the Afghan Refugees and RAHA initiative called on the Federal Minister for SAFRON Najmuddin Khan in his office here Wednesday, and discussed ma
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Reception held for vice chancellors

Reception held for vice chancellors

Country Director, British Council, Sue Beaumont held a reception for Vice Chancellors of 25 Pakistani universities, who had returned from a leadership conference and training in the UK sponsored by the HEC and British Council conducted by the Leadership F
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
MQM-backed union sweeps KPT referendum

MQM-backed union sweeps KPT referendum

A majority of employees in Karachi Port Trust (KPT) on Wednesday elected the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) backed United Workers Front (UWF) as its Collective Bargaining Agent (CBA) for the year 2009-10.
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
US Congressional team calls on defence minister

US Congressional team calls on defence minister

A five-member US Congressional delegation led by Senator Jon Kyl, called on Federal Minister for Defence, Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar, and discussed with him matters of mutual interest. The meeting exchanged views on regional security environment and the anti-
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
CJ asks lawyers to expedite dispensation of justice

CJ asks lawyers to expedite dispensation of justice

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Wednesday expressed his gratitude to the legal fraternity for carrying out exemplary peaceful struggle for rule of law in the society and urged its support to root out corruption from judiciary.
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
World parliaments urged to play role in tackling challenges

World parliaments urged to play role in tackling challenges

Faisal Karim Kundi, Deputy Speaker National Assembly has said that parliaments have a pivotal role in preventing and tackling existing as well as emerging crisis through effective monitoring and legislation. He urged the world parliaments to play their pr
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Transfers and postings

Transfers and postings

The Punjab government on Wednesday issued a notification regarding transfers and postings of six officers, including Director Excise and Taxation and Director Industries. Usman Sarosh Alvi, Director Industries Punjab replaced Anwar Rasheed, DG Excise and
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Scientists should plan projects to achieve economic stability

Scientists should plan projects to achieve economic stability

Dr Zafar Altaf, Chairman, Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) has said that Agricultural scientists should plan such projects which lead to achieve economic stability and prosperity in the country. He was presiding over a high level meeting atte
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
EDB seeks short-term experts help

EDB seeks short-term experts help

Engineering Development Board (EDB) is trying to get short-term experts under senior volunteer programmes of international donor agencies for the engineering industry particularly for auto sector so that they could resolve their technical problems and pro
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Jamaat-i-Islami Ameer meets Afias sister

Jamaat-i-Islami Ameer meets Afias sister

The Ameer of Jamaat-i-Islami Syed Munawar Hassan met Dr Fauzia Siddiqi sister of Dr Afia Siddiqi in Mansoora on Wednesday. Dr Fareed Piracha was present on the occasion. Dr Fauzia told the JI leader about the development in case of her sister in Washingto
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Government to implement uniform power tariff for all consumers

Government to implement uniform power tariff for all consumers

Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance Shaukat Tarin said on Wednesday that government would impose tax on stock market, real estate and agriculture sectors in the next three years to broaden the tax-base and raise tax to GDP ratio.
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Computer industry witnesses 50 percent decrease in business

Computer industry witnesses 50 percent decrease in business

The computer industry has witnessed over 50 percent decrease in its retail/vendors business, following recent terrorist attacks in various parts of the country, says latest computer sector data issued here Wednesday.
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
National Assembly body for solving problems of growers

National Assembly body for solving problems of growers

Javed Iqbal Warriach, MNA/chairman National Assembly standing committee on food and Agriculture presided over a meeting held at Parliament House Islamabad on Wednesday to discuss the performance of the Ministry of food and Agriculture and its attached Dep
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Trial Registration Numbers: senior tax officials to conduct assessments

Trial Registration Numbers: senior tax officials to conduct assessments

The Federal Board of Revenue has decided to empower the senior income tax officials to conduct assessments on the basis of Trial Registration Numbers (TRNs) being allocated to the compulsorily registered new taxpayers. The TR Numbers would be issued to th
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
NH&MP recovers stolen truck

NH&MP recovers stolen truck

National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP) has recovered a truck, loaded with 212 bags of rice worth Rs 0.6 million. Motorway Police was informed by the truck owner that his truck No SLE-9520, loaded with 212 bags of Rice, had been taken away by his dr
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Odd Lot Market Rates

Odd Lot Market Rates

Odd Lot Market Rates on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Prolonged power outage hits Sindh Secretariat

Prolonged power outage hits Sindh Secretariat

The working of provincial government offices got badly affected when unannounced prolonged spell of loadshedding hit the Sindh Secretariat on Wednesday. The government employees were seen chatting over cup of tea, while visitors who came to meet with conc
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Odd Lot Market Rates

Odd Lot Market Rates

Odd Lot Market Rates on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Conference on Managing in Turbulent Time held

Conference on Managing in Turbulent Time held

Speakers at a conference stressed the need of taking prompt measures to overcome the current financial crisis and put the economy on right track. These views were expressed by several speakers at conference on "Managing in Turbulent Time" held at local ho
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Odd Lot Market Rates

Odd Lot Market Rates

Odd Lot Market Rates on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Malaysian consulate general appoints visa service providers

Malaysian consulate general appoints visa service providers

Consulate General of Malaysia has appointed American Express (Amex), Gerrys/Fedex, Travel Agents Association of Pakistan (TAAP) and Visatronix/TCS (Private) Ltd as "Malaysian Visa Service Providers" in Pakistan.
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Youngsters can promote global peace: British official

Youngsters can promote global peace: British official

British Parliamentary under Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Sadiq Khan has said that young people by acquiring knowledge about contemporary world can serve their societies better and promote global peace.
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Raisani rules out possibility of drone attacks in Balochistan

Raisani rules out possibility of drone attacks in Balochistan

Chief Minister Balochistan Aslam Raisani on Wednesday said that if US drones struck his province in pursuance of al Qaeda and Taliban leaders, his government will only "condemn" them. He however, ruled out possibility of such attacks.
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Cut in CDGK share to affect ongoing development works

Cut in CDGK share to affect ongoing development works

Nazim Karachi, Syed Mustafa Kamal has requested the President of Pakistan, Asif Zardari, Prime Minister, Yousaf Raza Gilani and the Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Qaim Ali Shah to pay attention to the poor financial condition of the City District Government K
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Customs valuation issue: business community advised to send suggestions

Customs valuation issue: business community advised to send suggestions

Director Valuation of Custom, Khuaja Tanveer Ahmed has advised business community to send suggestion to resolve custom valuation issue. Speaking at a meeting of Pakistan Yarn Merchant Association (Sindh Balochistan Zone), he agreed with the business commu
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Japan to provide $5 million grant

Japan to provide $5 million grant

The Government of Japan has decided to provide grant aid totalling $5 million for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) in Pakistan through the United Nations Worl
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar higher

THE RUPEE: dollar higher

Falling trend was seen on the currency market on Wednesday as the rupee failed to retain its overnight levels due to strong demand for dollars, dealers said. On the interbank market the rupee was down against dollar, losing seven paisa for buying at 80.60
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
IGI holds prize distribution ceremony

IGI holds prize distribution ceremony

In order to commemorate the effort of travel agents selling IGI Insurances Travel Sure Policies, a prize distribution ceremony was held in the three major cities of Pakistan. This 5 month long scheme entitled IGI Insurances partner travel agents and agenc
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar higher

THE RUPEE: dollar higher

Falling trend was seen on the currency market on Wednesday as the rupee failed to retain its overnight levels due to strong demand for dollars, dealers said. On the interbank market the rupee was down against dollar, losing seven paisa for buying at 80.60
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
No progress in setting up special economic zones

No progress in setting up special economic zones

Sindh government seems unwilling to give proper attention to the industrial development, as it has not made any progress for establishment of Special Economic Zones, it is learnt. Economic zones would be set up in districts of Larkana, Shaheed Benazir Bhu
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Bannu, Charsadda leather clusters join hands

Bannu, Charsadda leather clusters join hands

The two leather clusters of NWFP in Charsadda and Bannu joined hands for taking benefit of the expertise of each other for the development of the sector in the respective areas. The two clusters were brought close to each other on the initiative of Small
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Anti-polio campaign in selected districts from April 13

Anti-polio campaign in selected districts from April 13

Three-day round of Anti-Polio Campaign under Special National Immunisation Drive (SNID) in 9 selected districts of the Punjab Province including Faisalabad would continue from 13th to 15th April, 2009. DCO Saeed Wahlah informed this during a meeting under
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Justice Javed Iqbal to take oath as acting CJ

Justice Javed Iqbal to take oath as acting CJ

Justice Javed Iqbal, senior judge of the Supreme Court will take oath as Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan on Thursday in the ceremonial hall of the SC. Justice Sardar Muhammad Raza Khan, Judge SC will administer the oath, a press release issued on Wednesd
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Recent rains may affect wheat crop, mango orchards

Recent rains may affect wheat crop, mango orchards

A heavy rain lashed the region here on Tuesday night, affecting standing wheat crop and mango orchards. The wheat is at a crucial stage of ripening and rain is very injurious to it, stated agri-experts and farmers.
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Wednesday (April 08, 2009) and for Thursday (April 09, 2009).
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Clock advancing opposed

Clock advancing opposed

The Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has said that the proposed plan of advancing clocks by one hour from May 1, 2009 will create disturbance in working schedules, rather than bringing discipline in official working.
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (April 08, 2009).

Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
NMC delegations visit OGDCL

NMC delegations visit OGDCL

48 Trainee Officers (B-20) of the 90th National Management Course of National Management College (NMC) Lahore along with Dean Rahat-ul-Ain and other Directing Staff visited OGDCL headquarter on April, 7 2009. MD & CEO Zahid Hussain welcomed the participan
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
SDPI, ART sign agreement

SDPI, ART sign agreement

Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), and Agroscope Reckenholz-Tänikon Research Station ART, Switzerland have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for developing a three-year remediation strategy for contaminated site to safeguard public heal
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Only 27 percent of Pakistanis read books: survey

Only 27 percent of Pakistanis read books: survey

A recent poll shows that 27 percent of Pakistanis read books apart from those prescribed in the students syllabi and majority of them enjoy informative and religious texts.
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Book launching ceremony held

Book launching ceremony held

Translation is a difficult art but Masroor Elahi Khan has done a wonderful job with the help of his hard work. These views were expressed by Fakhar Zaman, Chairman Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) while presiding over the launching ceremony of book title
Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 09 Apr, 2009 12:00am
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