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Print - 2009-05-10
Rates of Pipe Fittings

Rates of Pipe Fittings

Pipe fitting rates in rupees prevailing in the markets in Karachi on Saturday (May 09, 2009).

Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Over 50 percent corporate sector units fail to file tax returns

Over 50 percent corporate sector units fail to file tax returns

Majority of the companies have declared losses, or "nil income", in the corporate income tax returns filed up to December 2008, and compliance level of top 20 corporate sectors has been below 50 percent during this period. The FBR 'quarterly review' has c
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (May 09, 2009).

Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Over 50 percent corporate sector units fail to file tax returns

Over 50 percent corporate sector units fail to file tax returns

Majority of the companies have declared losses, or "nil income", in the corporate income tax returns filed up to December 2008, and compliance level of top 20 corporate sectors has been below 50 percent during this period. The FBR 'quarterly review' has c
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (May 09, 2009).

Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Rs 1300 billion revenue target: extensive audit is the key word

Rs 1300 billion revenue target: extensive audit is the key word

The Federal Board of Revenue has arrived at a conclusion that the extensive audits of withholding agents, corporate cases and other potential revenue cases registered with the sales tax department is necessary for achieving the revenue target of Rs 1300 b
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (May 09, 2009).

Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Over 50 percent corporate sector units fail to file tax returns

Over 50 percent corporate sector units fail to file tax returns

Majority of the companies have declared losses, or "nil income", in the corporate income tax returns filed up to December 2008, and compliance level of top 20 corporate sectors has been below 50 percent during this period. The FBR ''quarterly review'' has
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (May 09, 2009).

Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Rs 1300 billion revenue target: extensive audit is the key word

Rs 1300 billion revenue target: extensive audit is the key word

The Federal Board of Revenue has arrived at a conclusion that the extensive audits of withholding agents, corporate cases and other potential revenue cases registered with the sales tax department is necessary for achieving the revenue target of Rs 1300 b
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (May 09, 2009).

Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Rs 1300 billion revenue target: extensive audit is the key word

Rs 1300 billion revenue target: extensive audit is the key word

The Federal Board of Revenue has arrived at a conclusion that the extensive audits of withholding agents, corporate cases and other potential revenue cases registered with the sales tax department is necessary for achieving the revenue target of Rs 1300 b
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
No change in oil prices until budget

No change in oil prices until budget

The government has decided not to change oil prices until the next budget to meet the revenue target set in consultation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Sources told Business Recorder that this is the policy decision because the governm
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (May 09, 2009).

Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (May 09, 2009).

Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
No change in oil prices until budget

No change in oil prices until budget

The government has decided not to change oil prices until the next budget to meet the revenue target set in consultation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Sources told Business Recorder that this is the policy decision because the governm
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
No change in oil prices until budget

No change in oil prices until budget

The government has decided not to change oil prices until the next budget to meet the revenue target set in consultation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Sources told Business Recorder that this is the policy decision because the governm
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (May 09, 2009).

Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (May 09, 2009).

Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
No stepping back in fight against militancy: Zardari

No stepping back in fight against militancy: Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari has vowed to defeat militancy with an unflinching resolve as the government would not allow anybody to play with the fate of Pakistan and its people. "I pledge to you that we will not step back," he said in an interaction with P
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
No stepping back in fight against militancy: Zardari

No stepping back in fight against militancy: Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari has vowed to defeat militancy with an unflinching resolve as the government would not allow anybody to play with the fate of Pakistan and its people. "I pledge to you that we will not step back," he said in an interaction with P
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Talks after action against Mumbai militants: Singh

Talks after action against Mumbai militants: Singh

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday ruled out resumption of talks with Pakistan until Islamabad took steps against militants which India says were responsible for the assault in Mumbai last November. "Our minimum demand is that Pakistan must
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (May 09, 2009) and the forecast for Sunday (May 10, 2009).

Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Talks after action against Mumbai militants: Singh

Talks after action against Mumbai militants: Singh

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday ruled out resumption of talks with Pakistan until Islamabad took steps against militants which India says were responsible for the assault in Mumbai last November. "Our minimum demand is that Pakistan must
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (May 09, 2009).

Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Pepco to release Rs 12 billion to IPPs to clear circular debt

Pepco to release Rs 12 billion to IPPs to clear circular debt

Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) will release Rs 12 billion in a couple of days to independent power producers (IPPs) to clear the circular debt. Pepco Managing Director Tahir Basharat Cheema, addressing a press conference here on Saturday, that ou
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (May 09, 2009).

Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Pepco to release Rs 12 billion to IPPs to clear circular debt

Pepco to release Rs 12 billion to IPPs to clear circular debt

Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) will release Rs 12 billion in a couple of days to independent power producers (IPPs) to clear the circular debt. Pepco Managing Director Tahir Basharat Cheema, addressing a press conference here on Saturday, that ou
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (May 09, 2009) and for Sunday (May 10, 2009).
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
IMF changes revenue target to 10.2 percent of GDP growth

IMF changes revenue target to 10.2 percent of GDP growth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has removed the current revenue target slab of Rs 1.327 trillion after negotiations with the team of taxmen in Dubai, and linked it with 10.2 percent of annual GDP growth, Business Recorder learnt on Saturday.
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Your rupee last month

Your rupee last month

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (April 1 to 30 2009)

Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Pepco to release Rs 12 billion to IPPs to clear circular debt

Pepco to release Rs 12 billion to IPPs to clear circular debt

Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) will release Rs 12 billion in a couple of days to independent power producers (IPPs) to clear the circular debt. Pepco Managing Director Tahir Basharat Cheema, addressing a press conference here on Saturday, that ou
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Nine dangerous chemicals added to global banned list

Nine dangerous chemicals added to global banned list

Nine dangerous chemicals used in farming and industry will be added to a list of banned substances whose presence in the environment causes serious health risks, more than 160 government agreed on Saturday. The nine pesticides and industrial chemicals joi
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Fierce California wildfire burns into fourth night

Fierce California wildfire burns into fourth night

A California wildfire burned for a fourth day on Friday above the seaside town of Santa Barbara as fire-fighters battled flames that have damaged or destroyed 80 homes.
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Aid rushed to 64,000 displaced by Philippine typhoon

Aid rushed to 64,000 displaced by Philippine typhoon

Food, medicine and housing materials were being rushed Saturday to tens of thousands of people displaced by a typhoon that lashed the northern Philippines, rescuers said. The death toll from Typhoon Chan-hom, the second typhoon to hit the country in a wee
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
IMF changes revenue target to 10.2 percent of GDP growth

IMF changes revenue target to 10.2 percent of GDP growth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has removed the current revenue target slab of Rs 1.327 trillion after negotiations with the team of taxmen in Dubai, and linked it with 10.2 percent of annual GDP growth, Business Recorder learnt on Saturday.
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
IMF changes revenue target to 10.2 percent of GDP growth

IMF changes revenue target to 10.2 percent of GDP growth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has removed the current revenue target slab of Rs 1.327 trillion after negotiations with the team of taxmen in Dubai, and linked it with 10.2 percent of annual GDP growth, Business Recorder learnt on Saturday.
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
PSMA rejects minimum sugarcane price for Sindh

PSMA rejects minimum sugarcane price for Sindh

Pakistan Sugar Mills Associations (PSMA) Sindh Zone has rejected the minimum sugarcane price of Rs 103 per 40 kilograms, fixed by the Sugarcane Control Board for the next 2009-10 season for Sindh and termed it unaffordable for the Sindh sugar mills.
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
PSMA rejects minimum sugarcane price for Sindh

PSMA rejects minimum sugarcane price for Sindh

Pakistan Sugar Mills Associations (PSMA) Sindh Zone has rejected the minimum sugarcane price of Rs 103 per 40 kilograms, fixed by the Sugarcane Control Board for the next 2009-10 season for Sindh and termed it unaffordable for the Sindh sugar mills.
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Zuma vows to follow Mandela's legacy of reconciliation

Zuma vows to follow Mandela's legacy of reconciliation

South Africa's new President Jacob Zuma on Saturday vowed to follow Nelson Mandela's legacy of reconciliation in an inaugural speech aiming to bridge divisions in the country. "He made reconciliation the central theme of his term of office. We will not de
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Zuma vows to follow Mandela's legacy of reconciliation

Zuma vows to follow Mandela's legacy of reconciliation

South Africa's new President Jacob Zuma on Saturday vowed to follow Nelson Mandela's legacy of reconciliation in an inaugural speech aiming to bridge divisions in the country. "He made reconciliation the central theme of his term of office. We will not de
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Russia warns foes in Soviet-style show of might

Russia warns foes in Soviet-style show of might

Russia on Saturday sternly warned its foes not to dare attempt any aggression against the country, as it put on a Soviet-style show of military might in Red Square including nuclear capable missiles. The display to mark the 64th anniversary of the Soviet
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
PSMA rejects minimum sugarcane price for Sindh

PSMA rejects minimum sugarcane price for Sindh

Pakistan Sugar Mills Associations (PSMA) Sindh Zone has rejected the minimum sugarcane price of Rs 103 per 40 kilograms, fixed by the Sugarcane Control Board for the next 2009-10 season for Sindh and termed it unaffordable for the Sindh sugar mills.
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Iraq's Kurds to begin oil exports in June

Iraq's Kurds to begin oil exports in June

Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region will begin exporting crude oil for the first time on June 1, the regional government said. Initial exports will start at 60,000 barrels a day from Tawke field and another 40,000 bpd from the Taq Taq field will follow later
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Iraq's Kurds to begin oil exports in June

Iraq's Kurds to begin oil exports in June

Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region will begin exporting crude oil for the first time on June 1, the regional government said. Initial exports will start at 60,000 barrels a day from Tawke field and another 40,000 bpd from the Taq Taq field will follow later
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Race for Iran presidency hots up

Race for Iran presidency hots up

The race for Iran's presidency hotted up on Saturday as the two key moderate opponents of hard-line incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad formally registered to stand against him in the June election. Mir Hossein Mousavi, a former prime minister who steered Iran'
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Iraq''s Kurds to begin oil exports in June

Iraq''s Kurds to begin oil exports in June

Iraq''s autonomous Kurdish region will begin exporting crude oil for the first time on June 1, the regional government said. Initial exports will start at 60,000 barrels a day from Tawke field and another 40,000 bpd from the Taq Taq field will follow late
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Fed cut banks' deficits after negotiations: report

Fed cut banks' deficits after negotiations: report

The Federal Reserve reduced the size of capital deficits facing several banks before releasing the results of "stress tests" on the financial institutions, the Wall Street Journal said on Saturday. The changes came after days of negotiations with the bank
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Ban to boost UN help for displaced people: Rehman

Ban to boost UN help for displaced people: Rehman

Pakistan's Interior Minister, Rehman Malik said Friday he received a positive response from Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon when he sought, during a meeting with him, stepped up UN's humanitarian help to the large number of people displaced by the military
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Zardari, Gilani condole Bangladesh Prime Minister's husband death

Zardari, Gilani condole Bangladesh Prime Minister's husband death

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani have expressed their deep grief and sorrow over death of the husband of Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikha Hasina Wajid. In their separate condolence messages, they prayed to Allah Al
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Pakistani businessmen seek direct shipping link with Bangladesh

Pakistani businessmen seek direct shipping link with Bangladesh

A Pakistani trade delegation has urged Bangladesh to help introduce direct shipping link to boost bilateral trade between the two countries. A six-member trade delegation team of All Pakistan Bed-sheets and Upholstery Manufacturers' Association (APBUMA) e
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Race for Iran presidency hots up

Race for Iran presidency hots up

The race for Iran's presidency hotted up on Saturday as the two key moderate opponents of hard-line incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad formally registered to stand against him in the June election. Mir Hossein Mousavi, a former prime minister who steered Iran'
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Brazil floods leave 44 dead

Brazil floods leave 44 dead

Severe flooding brought on by torrential rains has killed 44 people across northern Brazil and forced some 180,000 others to evacuate their homes, mainly to emergency shelters, officials said Saturday.
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Brazil floods leave 44 dead

Brazil floods leave 44 dead

Severe flooding brought on by torrential rains has killed 44 people across northern Brazil and forced some 180,000 others to evacuate their homes, mainly to emergency shelters, officials said Saturday.
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Fed cut banks'' deficits after negotiations: report

Fed cut banks'' deficits after negotiations: report

The Federal Reserve reduced the size of capital deficits facing several banks before releasing the results of "stress tests" on the financial institutions, the Wall Street Journal said on Saturday. The changes came after days of negotiations with the bank
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Fed cut banks' deficits after negotiations: report

Fed cut banks' deficits after negotiations: report

The Federal Reserve reduced the size of capital deficits facing several banks before releasing the results of "stress tests" on the financial institutions, the Wall Street Journal said on Saturday. The changes came after days of negotiations with the bank
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Dissolution of PPP Chitral district body demanded

Dissolution of PPP Chitral district body demanded

Pakistan Peoples Party workers at a workers convention here on Saturday through a unanimous resolution demanded dissolution of the district cabinet of PPP Chitral. Convention of PPP workers was held here at the residence of Shahzada Nisar Jilani and presi
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Militants condemned for looting banks

Militants condemned for looting banks

A spokesman of the NWFP government has strongly condemned militants, who on Friday looted a number of banks, cloth shops and general stores in Mingora City, the District Headquarters of Swat.
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
NWFP government seeks world community aid for IDPs' relief

NWFP government seeks world community aid for IDPs' relief

The NWFP government Saturday demanded of the federal, provincial governments, world community and donor organisations of the world for providing aid for relief and settlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs) of turbulent districts of Swat, Buner and
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Hoti decides to monitor relief activities in IDP camps

Hoti decides to monitor relief activities in IDP camps

The NWFP Chief Minister Ameer Haidar Khan Hoti has decided to commence regular review meetings for continuous monitoring of relief activities underway in the IDPs camps in the province. The process of provision of food, shelter and other basic needs of li
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
ANP welcomes Sindh chief minister's announcement

ANP welcomes Sindh chief minister's announcement

President Awami National Party Sindh Shahi Syed has welcomed announcement of public holiday on May 12 in Sindh. "The announcement by Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah backs our stand," the ANP leader said while talking to a private TV channel. He said inn
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
APHC announces holding of anti-polls rally on May 21

APHC announces holding of anti-polls rally on May 21

The Chairman of All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC) in Occupied Kashmir, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has appealed the people to participate in an anti-election rally at Eidgah in Srinagar on May 21, the martyrdom anniversary of prominent Hurriyet leaders, Moul
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
PML-Q to launch fund raising campaign for IDPs

PML-Q to launch fund raising campaign for IDPs

Pakistan Muslim League-Q is set to gear up a countrywide campaign to raise funds for the party's Internally Displaced People (IDPs) Fund, which the PML-Q President, Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has established. Prior to his visit to Saudi Arabia, President PM
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Establishment of three new relief camps for IDPs on cards

Establishment of three new relief camps for IDPs on cards

Three new relief camps are being established in Swabi and Nowshera in order to provide basic amenities of life to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of Buner, Dir and Swat, Provincial Relief Commissioner, NWFP Jamil Amjad Khan said on Saturday.
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Punjab government to set up Rs 100 million explosives laboratory

Punjab government to set up Rs 100 million explosives laboratory

The Punjab government is considering to establish a state-of-the-art 'Explosives Analysis Laboratory', at a cost of Rs 100 million, to examine and determine the nature of explosive devices, an official of the Home Department said here on Saturday. The lab
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
MUET authorities review examination arrangements

MUET authorities review examination arrangements

A meeting of the higher authorities of the Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET) was held on Saturday to review arrangements for Regular/Theory Examinations beginning on Monday. These exams will be held at all 17 departments and affiliate
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Early discovery in hearing loss increases chance of recovery

Early discovery in hearing loss increases chance of recovery

A hearing loss detected before the age of one has more chance of recovery though the impact of hearing impairment on a child's speech, language, education and social integration depends on the degree and type of hearing impairment and the age of onset.
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
HSC exam re-scheduled

HSC exam re-scheduled

In view of the holiday declared in the province on May 12, the papers of the HSC Annual Examinations of the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) scheduled for May 12 will now be conducted on May 28. This was announced by the Chairman of the BIEK
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
NED postpones exams on May 12

NED postpones exams on May 12

The NED University of Engineering and Technology Karachi has postponed all examinations of post-graduate spring semester 2009 scheduled to be held on May 12. This was announced by the Controller of Examinations of the NED University on Saturday. "The new
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Polish educational team visits KUBS

Polish educational team visits KUBS

A two-member polish educational delegation from SKARBEK Graduate School of Business Economics Warsaw Poland visited Karachi University Business School (KUBS) to acquaint themselves of the academic discipline, the faculty, courses taught both at initial an
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Haqqani most talked about diplomat in US media

Haqqani most talked about diplomat in US media

A leading American newspaper Saturday carried a profile of Husain Haqqani, Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States, saying the journalist-turned-diplomat has become an influential figure in Washington. With the Obama administration struggling with anot
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Government not to allow any one to carry out acts of violence: minister

Government not to allow any one to carry out acts of violence: minister

Federal Minister for Communications Dr Arbab Alamgir Khan said on Saturday that the government would not allow anyone to carry out act of violence or terrorism in the name of religion. Talking to the journalists after inaugurating the National Highway Aut
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Railway passengers complain of high fares, poor facilities

Railway passengers complain of high fares, poor facilities

Train passengers have complained that the condition of coaches is still pathetic despite sharp increase in fares. During a survey conducted on Saturday, passengers at Multan Railway Station expressed concern over lack of travel facilities. Khuda Bakhsh, a
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Development wing created in PMC

Development wing created in PMC

A development wing has been created in the PMC Chief Executive Officer's office to process the projects to improve medical education and health related facilities at the Punjab Medical College (PMC) and its attached hospitals.
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Deficiencies in global system exposed by economic crisis: Naek

Deficiencies in global system exposed by economic crisis: Naek

Senate Chairman Farooq H. Naek has said that global economic and financial crisis has exposed the inherent deficiencies in the global system, both at structural and policy levels. He said crisis had severely undermined and damaged the confidence in the gl
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Current political setup designed by US, says Sherpao

Current political setup designed by US, says Sherpao

Former Interior Minister, Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao has said that the US has designed Pakistan's current political setup on a track, which the government is running the country. Head of PPP (S), Sherpao said in an interview that President Asif Zardari is w
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Iftikhar appointed LHC judge

Iftikhar appointed LHC judge

President Asif Ali Zardari has appointed Chaudhry Iftikhar Hussain as judge of Lahore High Court, says a press release issued by Press and Information Department. Appointment of Chaudhry Iftikhar Hussain comes in pursuance to the Supreme Court of Pakistan
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
'Government to improve professional skill of levies personnel'

'Government to improve professional skill of levies personnel'

The government has initiated a comprehensive programme aimed at providing basic and latest training to the levies force in all the tribal agencies besides equipping them with modern weapons to improve their professional skill. Political Agent Khyber Agenc
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
'Multiple factors to be considered for NFC Award'

'Multiple factors to be considered for NFC Award'

The Sindh Minister for Information, Shazia Marri has said that equitable distribution of the resources was the only solution to the present socio-economic problems and development of the province and the government is determined to approve the NFC Award o
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan determined to overcome challenges: Fehmida

Pakistan determined to overcome challenges: Fehmida

Dr Fehmida Mirza, Acting President on Saturday said that Pakistan was confronting the problems of terrorism and extremism and it was determined to overcome these challenges with the support of the masses and friendly countries.
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
Sindh bans wheat from Punjab

Sindh bans wheat from Punjab

Sindh Food Minister Mir Nadir Magsi has said that wheat arriving from the Punjab will not be allowed to enter the Sindh province. However, movement of Punjab wheat for Balochistan through Sindh will be allowed only after its registration at the check-post
Published 10 May, 2009 12:00am
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