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Print - 2009-05-09
SHC orders government to bring back Dr Afia

SHC orders government to bring back Dr Afia

Sindh High Court ordered ministry of Foreign Affairs and government of Pakistan to start diplomatic efforts for bringing back Dr Afia Siddiqui and her children from US imprisonment.
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Government policies aim at uplift of common man: Shahbaz

Government policies aim at uplift of common man: Shahbaz

Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that government's policies and programmes are aimed at uplifting of the common man as well as the poor. For the purpose a number of revolutionary and welfare projects have been launched in the provinc
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
PML-Q sets up relief fund for Swat victims

PML-Q sets up relief fund for Swat victims

Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) has set up a relief fund to help out the displaced families of Swat valley. The PML-Q President Chaudhry Senator Shujaat Hussain has appealed to all the Muslim Leaguers and well-to-do people to pool resources for needy one
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Civilian can't be tried under field court martial: SC

Civilian can't be tried under field court martial: SC

The Supreme Court has declared that a civilian could not be tried under field court martial as it did not apply on them. Announcing the decision reserved earlier by a larger bench headed by Justice Sardar Muhammad Raza Khan on an appeal filed by one Ghula
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule

Shares buy-back schedule of listed companies on Friday (May 08, 2009).

Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
No cross subsidy in next budget, says Dr Baig

No cross subsidy in next budget, says Dr Baig

Federal Advisor Textile, Dr Mirza Ikhtiar Baig has expressed the hope that cross subsidy is all set to get away in next budget and the gas tariff of textile sector will be lowered by 12.5 percent accordingly. The Advisor disclosed this during his short vi
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Parties should unite to steer country out of crisis: Khosa

Parties should unite to steer country out of crisis: Khosa

Pakistan is passing through a critical juncture and in order to bring the country out of serious crisis, all the political parties and workers should unite at one platform after setting aside their personal interests, Senior Advisor to Punjab CM, Sardar Z
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Prime Minister for early completion of CDWA

Prime Minister for early completion of CDWA

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has directed the Ministry of Special Initiatives to gear up its efforts for early completion of "clean drinking water project for all" (CDWA) project, which envisage setting up of a water treatment plant in each union
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
It's time to promote real image of Islam, says Gilani

It's time to promote real image of Islam, says Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday said it is time to promote real image of Islam, damaged by some extremists, for bringing peace and harmony back to the society. The Prime Minister was addressing the launching ceremony of English poetry boo
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Public problems being heard, resolved in open courts

Public problems being heard, resolved in open courts

On the directives of Chief Minister Punjab, Shahbaz Sharif, all the provincial secretaries and other senior officers held open courts on Friday in a bid to resolve public grievances. The Chief Minister had asked all the secretaries and other senior office
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan making sincere efforts to combat militancy, says envoy

Pakistan making sincere efforts to combat militancy, says envoy

Appreciating Pakistan's role in the global war against terrorism, Ambassador of Netherlands to Pakistan, Tjerd De Zwaan on Friday said the present democratic government is sincere in its resolve to combat terrorism and overcome militant insurgency.
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Transfers and postings

Transfers and postings

Chief Justice of Lahore High Court (LHC) Khawaja Muhammad Sharif on Friday has transferred two additional district and sessions judges (AD&SJ) and two civil judges-cum-judicial magistrates. The AD&SJ Muhammad Zubair Aziz Cheema has been transferred from T
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Pemra grants license to five satellite TV channels

Pemra grants license to five satellite TV channels

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has granted five licenses for satellite TV channels which includes first ever satellite TV channel targeting Agriculture sector in Pakistan. This was announced in 53rd meeting of Pemra held at its Hea
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
25 brigadiers promoted as major general

25 brigadiers promoted as major general

Twenty five Brigadiers of Pakistan Army have been promoted as Major General, Aaj TV reported Friday. According to the channel, Army Promotion Board promoted the officials in its meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief of Army Staff General Ash
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (May 08, 2009).

Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Dr Afia to be repatriated soon: Malik

Dr Afia to be repatriated soon: Malik

Dr Afia Siddique, currently detained in a New York jail, will soon be repatriated home, said Interior Minister Rehman Malik. "A considerable progress has been made to this effect and there are positive indication from the US administration to get her rele
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Odd Lot Market Rates

Odd Lot Market Rates

Odd Lot Market Rates on Friday (May 08, 2009).

Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Militants on the run due to successful operation: Rehman

Militants on the run due to successful operation: Rehman

Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik said on Friday that militants are on the run in Dir, Buner and adjoining areas due to successful operation of the security forces. Talking to a private TV channel, he said, "The days of militants are numbered, th
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Odd Lot Market Rates

Odd Lot Market Rates

Odd Lot Market Rates on Friday (May 08, 2009).

Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Odd Lot Market Rates

Odd Lot Market Rates

Odd Lot Market Rates on Friday (May 08, 2009).

Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Kundi for incorporation of Criminology in syllabus

Kundi for incorporation of Criminology in syllabus

Acting Speaker National Assembly Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday said that in view of existing law and order situation in the country, the Criminology should be incorporated as a subject in the syllabus.
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Mirpur to have first public sector FM radio soon

Mirpur to have first public sector FM radio soon

Mirpur, AJK largest model city, would soon have its first public sector FM Radio by Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) which would start transmitting programmes of general interest in the near future, official sources said. Swift preparations are afo
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Rangers called in Mianwali and Bhakkar

Rangers called in Mianwali and Bhakkar

The Punjab government has called Rangers in Mianwali and Bhakkar districts, avert any possible terror attack. Sargodha Regional Police Officer Usman Anwar said that the Rangers had been deployed in Mianwali and Dajal (Bhakkar) checkpost on the Punjab-NWFP
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
APCA members threaten to commit self-immolation

APCA members threaten to commit self-immolation

Members of the All Pakistan Clerks Association (APCA) Multan Chapter had warned on Friday that they would commit self-immolation outside Chief Minister's Secretariat if the Punjab government did not accept their demands. Following the government's refusal
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar slightly down

THE RUPEE: dollar slightly down

The rupee inched up with a gain of three paisa against dollar for buying and selling at 80.42 and 80.44, experts said on the interbank market on Friday. Rising trend in inflows, helped the rupee to look ahead versus dollar, currency viewers said.
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
'UK investors keen to invest, but afraid of uncertainties'

'UK investors keen to invest, but afraid of uncertainties'

British investors want to invest in different sectors, like power generation and Industry, but they are afraid of the uncertain situation, growing terrorism and insecurity in Pakistan. If Pakistan succeeds in restoration of normalcy, rooting out terrorism
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar slightly down

THE RUPEE: dollar slightly down

The rupee inched up with a gain of three paisa against dollar for buying and selling at 80.42 and 80.44, experts said on the interbank market on Friday. Rising trend in inflows, helped the rupee to look ahead versus dollar, currency viewers said.
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Decision to run 8,000 CNG buses in mega cities hailed

Decision to run 8,000 CNG buses in mega cities hailed

Commuters of Islamabad and Rawalpindi welcomed the decision of government to run 8,000 CNG buses for public transport in mega cities of the country. A resident Abdus Samiah said that it is a good decision which will help overcome problem of the commuters
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Palpa terms PIA administration's order as mala fide

Palpa terms PIA administration's order as mala fide

The cease-fire between PIA management and Pakistan Air Line Pilots' Association (Palpa), reached only about two weeks ago, instead of finding a permanent solution to the dispute between the two sides, appears to be heading towards further escalation of th
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

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

Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Dr Enam passes away

Dr Enam passes away

Dr Syed Enamul Haq, Professor, Electronic Engineering Department, Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) passed away here on Friday morning. He was 73. Earlier to his appointment in SSUET, he was associated with NED University of Engine
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Skilled manpower a must to raise number of workers abroad

Skilled manpower a must to raise number of workers abroad

Director General Bureau of Immigration Muhammad Umer Morio has said that the number of Pakistanis working abroad could be substantially increased by producing more skilled manpower in the country. Talking to newsmen here on Friday He said that the governm
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

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

Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
ADB to provide Rs 56.59 billion for AJK projects

ADB to provide Rs 56.59 billion for AJK projects

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) would provide Rs 56.59 billion ($773 million) for different development projects. The funds would be utilised for AJK development projects including hydel power generation, highways, communication and other sectors. This w
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

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

Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
World Mother's Day on May 10

World Mother's Day on May 10

World Mother's Day would be celebrated across the world including Pakistan tomorrow (Sunday) with great opportunity to rejoice our blessings and honour the special person in our lives. Mother's Day celebrates motherhood generally and the positive contribu
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
10,000 teachers to be trained under Ed-Link Project: Bijarani

10,000 teachers to be trained under Ed-Link Project: Bijarani

Federal Education Minister Mir Hazar Khan Bijarani said on Friday that about 10,000 teachers would be given training in the field of educational management and monitoring under the Ed-Link Project being implemented in the country with the support of US ED
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Researchers in Qatar unlock genetic secrets of date palm

Researchers in Qatar unlock genetic secrets of date palm

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College (WCMC) in Qatar have mapped a draft version of the date palm genome, unlocking many of its genetic secrets. "We have generated a draft DNA sequence and initial assembly of the date palm using the most advanced
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Corporate governance rating of Allied Bank reaffirmed at CGR-8

Corporate governance rating of Allied Bank reaffirmed at CGR-8

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has reaffirmed the corporate governance rating of Allied Bank at CGR-8, denoting 'high level of corporate governance.' This rating is based on a scale ranging from CGR-1 (lowest) to CGR-10 (highest). CGR-8 a
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

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

Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Government urged to arrange frequent flights from Hyderabad

Government urged to arrange frequent flights from Hyderabad

The President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry Anjum Nisar said that to facilitate the business community of Hyderabad government should arrange frequent flights of PIA from Hyderabad to upcountry and upgrade the Hyderabad Airport for air cargo and
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (May 08, 2009) and for Saturday (May 09, 2009).
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Concern voiced over lack of safety at KESC Headquarters

Concern voiced over lack of safety at KESC Headquarters

Civil Defence Sindh (CDS) has expressed concern over the safety of thousands of employees and daily visitors at the headquarters of Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC). In a notice issued to the director of Safety Department of KESC on May 6, the Civil
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Government determined to protect minorities' rights: Qaim

Government determined to protect minorities' rights: Qaim

Minorities are important part of our society and Constitution of the land provides equal and full rights to all citizens including minorities. "Government of Sindh is fully determined to protect the rights of all groups of minorities," Chief Minister Sind
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (May 08, 2009) and the forecast for Saturday (May 09, 2009).

Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Corporate governance rating of Allied Bank reaffirmed at CGR-8

Corporate governance rating of Allied Bank reaffirmed at CGR-8

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has reaffirmed the corporate governance rating of Allied Bank at CGR-8, denoting 'high level of corporate governance.' This rating is based on a scale ranging from CGR-1 (lowest) to CGR-10 (highest). CGR-8 a
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (May 08, 2009).

Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
NFC Award to be approved on multiple factors basis: Shazia

NFC Award to be approved on multiple factors basis: Shazia

The Sindh Minister for Information Shazia Marrie has said that equitable distribution of the resources was the only solution of the confronting socio-economic problems and development of the province, as such the PPP government has determined to get NFC A
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (May 08, 2009).

Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Supreme Court commutes death penalty into life imprisonment

Supreme Court commutes death penalty into life imprisonment

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has commuted death penalty of one Muhammad Idrees into life imprisonment here on Friday. A three member bench comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Raja Fayyaz Ahmed and Justice Chaudhry Ijaz Ahmed hear
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Mirza calls report about crime figures

Mirza calls report about crime figures

Sindh Home Minister, Dr Zulfikar Ali Mirza, while taking notice of rise in crimes in the city despite ban on pillion riding, has called for a detailed report from CCPO Karachi about crime figures before and after the ban.
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Sindh chief minister freezes Labour levies related inspections

Sindh chief minister freezes Labour levies related inspections

Much to the relief of industrialists, all inspections relating to labour levies have been frozen with immediate effect. Taking serious notice of registration of cases and issuance of warrants of arrests against industrialists by officials of Labour Depart
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan with international support can curb extremism: Zardari

Pakistan with international support can curb extremism: Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari has voiced his firm belief that Pakistan would be up to the task of rooting out violent extremism with the help of international support. "I can assure the world on behalf of the people of Pakistan that we are up to the task. Ju
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Body formed to fix price of gems for export

Body formed to fix price of gems for export

A joint committee of Pakistan Customs and exporters would review and fix the price of exportable precious stones on the basis of carat and weight, while it would also decide matters relating to the price of leather goods. This decision was taken in a meet
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Firdous calls on Pakistani HC in UK

Firdous calls on Pakistani HC in UK

Federal Minister for Population Welfare Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan called on Pakistani High Commissioner Wajid Shamsul Hassan and other officers of Pakistan High Commission in London on Friday.
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
PECB marks International Culture Day

PECB marks International Culture Day

Pakistan Embassy College Beijing (PECB) held a colourful International Culture Day at its premises here on Friday which was largely participated by teachers, students, parents and diplomats. Speaking on the occasion, Pakistan Ambassador to China Masood Kh
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Polish delegation visits KUBS

Polish delegation visits KUBS

A two-member polish educational delegation from Skarbek Graduate School of Business Economics Warsaw, Poland, on Friday visited the Karachi University Business School (KUBS) to acquaint themselves of the academic discipline, the faculty, courses taught bo
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Meeting reviews PST test

Meeting reviews PST test

A high level meeting of the department of Education and Literacy Government of Sindh and University of Sindh had reviewed the arrangements for conducting test of Primary School Teachers (PST) in 20 districts and HST at Karachi here on Friday.
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Sammar Mubarakmand visits Sindh University

Sammar Mubarakmand visits Sindh University

Renowned scientist and member of Planning Commission for Science and Technology Dr Sammar Mubarakmand and Senior Chief (S&T) Dr M. Ashraf Moten visited University of Sindh and met with the Vice Chancellor Mazharul Haq Siddiqui on Friday.
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto corner inaugurated at LUMHS

Shaheed Benazir Bhutto corner inaugurated at LUMHS

Vice Chancellor, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro (LUMHS) Professor Noshad Ahmed Shaikh inaugurated Mohtrama Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Corner the University. In a briefing to Media he said this corner was to pay tribute to Shaheed B
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Zong extends support to LUMS music society

Zong extends support to LUMS music society

ZONG, the first international brand of China Mobile, has extended its support to the Music Society of LUMS in celebrating its 10th anniversary on May 9 and 10. The festivities will include a Music Conference followed by the inauguration of the renovated M
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Gulf Air appoints Genesis Aviation Services as sales agent

Gulf Air appoints Genesis Aviation Services as sales agent

Gulf Air has appointed M/s Genesis Aviation Services as its general sales agent for passenger sales in Pakistan. Genesis Aviation Services, a well known and reputed name in aviation industry, is already Gulf Air's GSA for Cargo effective 1 Mar 2009 and th
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Bailout package for textile industry ruled out

Bailout package for textile industry ruled out

The government has no plans to bailout the textile sector that is in the throes of a severe crisis due to the high cost of production, associated with increasing electricity and gas tariff as well as global recession which has decreased demand.
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Modern education and research described as key to progress

Modern education and research described as key to progress

Underlining the importance of modern education and research as the key to progress, Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Information Secretary Ahsan Iqbal has exhorted the youth parliamentarians to "specialise in what others can't give."
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Call for national unity to foil conspiracies

Call for national unity to foil conspiracies

Chairman of Standing Committee on Interior Senator Talha Mehmood has called upon all the political parties to forge unity in their ranks to defend the country in this hour of crisis by setting aside their petty differences. Talking to media persons here o
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
106 PAF officers conferred awards

106 PAF officers conferred awards

As many as 106 Pakistan Air Force staffers were conferred non-operational awards for their outstanding performance. An Investiture Ceremony was held at Air Headquarters Islamabad, wherein non-operational military awards were conferred on these personnel o
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Brutal torture on old man: LHC disposes of suo motu proceeding

Brutal torture on old man: LHC disposes of suo motu proceeding

Chief Justice Lahore High Court here on Friday disposed of a suo motu proceeding against brutal torture on a 60-year-old man after the DPO Kasur told the court that the SHO of the police station, Muazzam Ali and an ASI Ajmal Hussain have been suspended. T
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am
Registration for 124 PMA long courses starts

Registration for 124 PMA long courses starts

The registration for 124 Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Long Courses commenced and will continue till May 21, ISPR press release quoted on Friday. It said that those desiring to make a career in Pakistan Army as a commissioned officer should get themselv
Published 09 May, 2009 12:00am