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Print - 2009-06-08
Inspired Federer wins in Paris to complete slam

Inspired Federer wins in Paris to complete slam

Roger Federer ended his French Open jinx when he swept past Swede Robin Soderling 6-1 7-6 6-4 in the final to clinch his first Roland Garros title on Sunday. The Swiss equalled Pete Sampras's record of 14 grand slam titles and became the sixth man to win
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Ojha leads India to victory over Bangladesh

Ojha leads India to victory over Bangladesh

India's Pragyan Ojha claimed four wickets on his Twenty20 international debut to bowl the holders to a 25-run win over Bangladesh in their opening World Cup group A game on Saturday.
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (June 07, 2009) and the forecast for Monday (June 08, 2009).

Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Four Gulf states sign deal on monetary union

Four Gulf states sign deal on monetary union

Four members of the oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council signed an accord in the Saudi capital on Sunday to create a monetary union, a GCC spokesman said. Foreign ministers from four of the six GCC countries - Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia - agreed
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
24 feared dead as bus plunges into Kashmir river

24 feared dead as bus plunges into Kashmir river

At least 24 people were feared dead on Sunday when a bus they were travelling in skidded off a road and plunged into a fast-flowing river in Indian occupied Kashmir, police said. The accident occurred in southern Doda district when the driver of the 25-se
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Four Gulf states sign deal on monetary union

Four Gulf states sign deal on monetary union

Four members of the oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council signed an accord in the Saudi capital on Sunday to create a monetary union, a GCC spokesman said. Foreign ministers from four of the six GCC countries - Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia - agreed
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Four Gulf states sign deal on monetary union

Four Gulf states sign deal on monetary union

Four members of the oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council signed an accord in the Saudi capital on Sunday to create a monetary union, a GCC spokesman said. Foreign ministers from four of the six GCC countries - Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia - agreed
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Villagers rise up against Taliban, kill 13

Villagers rise up against Taliban, kill 13

Villagers in Upper Dir have attacked Taliban militants killing thirteen of them in revenge for a bomb attack on a mosque that killed at least 40 people, a top government official and residents said on Sunday.
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Europeans snub left-leaning parties

Europeans snub left-leaning parties

Conservatives raced toward victory in some of Europe's largest economies Sunday as exit polls showed voters punishing left-leaning parties in European Parliament elections in France, Germany and elsewhere. Some right-leaning parties suggested the results
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Europeans snub left-leaning parties

Europeans snub left-leaning parties

Conservatives raced toward victory in some of Europe's largest economies Sunday as exit polls showed voters punishing left-leaning parties in European Parliament elections in France, Germany and elsewhere. Some right-leaning parties suggested the results
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Pietersen power revives England's T20 hopes

Pietersen power revives England's T20 hopes

England booked their place in the second round Super Eights of the ICC World Twenty20 with a 48-run win over Pakistan at the Oval here on Sunday. The hosts, 48 hours after their shock four-wicket loss to the Netherlands, bounced back to record a win which
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Villagers rise up against Taliban, kill 13

Villagers rise up against Taliban, kill 13

Villagers in Upper Dir have attacked Taliban militants killing thirteen of them in revenge for a bomb attack on a mosque that killed at least 40 people, a top government official and residents said on Sunday.
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firm trend

THE RUPEE: firm trend

Strong supply of dollars helped the rupee to recover its losses versus the US currency during the week ended on June 6, 2009. On the interbank market, the rupee posted gain of 40 paisa in terms of dollar for buying and selling at 80.80 and 80.85, respecti
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Special package likely for war-hit industry in NWFP

Special package likely for war-hit industry in NWFP

The federal government is likely to announce a special relief package in the budget for the industry of terrorism-hit province, ie, North West Frontier Province (NWFP), it is learnt reliably. In this regard, deliberations have already been completed at th
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firm trend

THE RUPEE: firm trend

Strong supply of dollars helped the rupee to recover its losses versus the US currency during the week ended on June 6, 2009. On the interbank market, the rupee posted gain of 40 paisa in terms of dollar for buying and selling at 80.80 and 80.85, respecti
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Government warned against non-payment of IPPs' dues

Government warned against non-payment of IPPs' dues

The Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has warned the government to clear the outstanding receivables of independent power producers (IPPs) or face humiliation at every forum as the companies are threatening to call GoP guarantees, sources in PPIB
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Government warned against non-payment of IPPs'' dues

Government warned against non-payment of IPPs'' dues

The Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has warned the government to clear the outstanding receivables of independent power producers (IPPs) or face humiliation at every forum as the companies are threatening to call GoP guarantees, sources in PPIB
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Government warned against non-payment of IPPs' dues

Government warned against non-payment of IPPs' dues

The Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has warned the government to clear the outstanding receivables of independent power producers (IPPs) or face humiliation at every forum as the companies are threatening to call GoP guarantees, sources in PPIB
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
POL products pricing by OMCs under study

POL products pricing by OMCs under study

The government is considering a proposal to circumvent any role of the government in fixing oil prices and, instead, to authorise the oil marketing companies (OMCs) to make automatic adjustment in oil prices in line with the global oil prices from the nex
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
POL products pricing by OMCs under study

POL products pricing by OMCs under study

The government is considering a proposal to circumvent any role of the government in fixing oil prices and, instead, to authorise the oil marketing companies (OMCs) to make automatic adjustment in oil prices in line with the global oil prices from the nex
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
POL products pricing by OMCs under study

POL products pricing by OMCs under study

The government is considering a proposal to circumvent any role of the government in fixing oil prices and, instead, to authorise the oil marketing companies (OMCs) to make automatic adjustment in oil prices in line with the global oil prices from the nex
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
NPCC privatisation: CCoP approves Rs 857/share reserve price

NPCC privatisation: CCoP approves Rs 857/share reserve price

The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP), headed by Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance, Shaukat Tarin, has reportedly approved Rs 857 per share as reserve price for National Power Construction Corporation Limited (NPCC) under Discounted Cash Flow (
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
NPCC privatisation: CCoP approves Rs 857/share reserve price

NPCC privatisation: CCoP approves Rs 857/share reserve price

The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP), headed by Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance, Shaukat Tarin, has reportedly approved Rs 857 per share as reserve price for National Power Construction Corporation Limited (NPCC) under Discounted Cash Flow (
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
NPCC privatisation: CCoP approves Rs 857/share reserve price

NPCC privatisation: CCoP approves Rs 857/share reserve price

The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP), headed by Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance, Shaukat Tarin, has reportedly approved Rs 857 per share as reserve price for National Power Construction Corporation Limited (NPCC) under Discounted Cash Flow (
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
New listing companies: SECP seeks reduced corporate tax rate

New listing companies: SECP seeks reduced corporate tax rate

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to apply reduced corporate tax rate on new listing of companies on stock exchanges in the 2009-10 budget. It is learnt that the SECP has proposed tax sl
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
New listing companies: SECP seeks reduced corporate tax rate

New listing companies: SECP seeks reduced corporate tax rate

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to apply reduced corporate tax rate on new listing of companies on stock exchanges in the 2009-10 budget. It is learnt that the SECP has proposed tax sl
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
New listing companies: SECP seeks reduced corporate tax rate

New listing companies: SECP seeks reduced corporate tax rate

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to apply reduced corporate tax rate on new listing of companies on stock exchanges in the 2009-10 budget. It is learnt that the SECP has proposed tax sl
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Cairns Group meets on agriculture, Doha trade round

Cairns Group meets on agriculture, Doha trade round

Nineteen leading agricultural exporting nations, including Australia, Brazil and South Africa, kicked off talks in Bali on Sunday aimed at pushing forward troubled world trade negotiations.
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Cairns Group meets on agriculture, Doha trade round

Cairns Group meets on agriculture, Doha trade round

Nineteen leading agricultural exporting nations, including Australia, Brazil and South Africa, kicked off talks in Bali on Sunday aimed at pushing forward troubled world trade negotiations.
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Cairns Group meets on agriculture, Doha trade round

Cairns Group meets on agriculture, Doha trade round

Nineteen leading agricultural exporting nations, including Australia, Brazil and South Africa, kicked off talks in Bali on Sunday aimed at pushing forward troubled world trade negotiations.
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
FBR may propose 16 percent sales tax on mineral water

FBR may propose 16 percent sales tax on mineral water

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) may include mineral water in the Third Schedule of the Sales Tax Act 1990 to charge 16 percent sales tax on the basis of printed retail price from the next fiscal (2009-10). Sources told Business Recorder on Satur
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
FBR may propose 16 percent sales tax on mineral water

FBR may propose 16 percent sales tax on mineral water

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) may include mineral water in the Third Schedule of the Sales Tax Act 1990 to charge 16 percent sales tax on the basis of printed retail price from the next fiscal (2009-10). Sources told Business Recorder on Satur
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
FBR may propose 16 percent sales tax on mineral water

FBR may propose 16 percent sales tax on mineral water

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) may include mineral water in the Third Schedule of the Sales Tax Act 1990 to charge 16 percent sales tax on the basis of printed retail price from the next fiscal (2009-10). Sources told Business Recorder on Satur
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Bearish sentiment persists on KSE

Bearish sentiment persists on KSE

Bearish sentiment prevailed at Karachi share market during the week ended on June 6, 2009 due to investors' concerns over the coming budget and absence of any leverage product. The KSE-100 index declined by 381.99 points, or 5 percent, and closed at 6,894
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Bearish sentiment persists on KSE

Bearish sentiment persists on KSE

Bearish sentiment prevailed at Karachi share market during the week ended on June 6, 2009 due to investors' concerns over the coming budget and absence of any leverage product. The KSE-100 index declined by 381.99 points, or 5 percent, and closed at 6,894
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Bearish sentiment persists on KSE

Bearish sentiment persists on KSE

Bearish sentiment prevailed at Karachi share market during the week ended on June 6, 2009 due to investors'' concerns over the coming budget and absence of any leverage product. The KSE-100 index declined by 381.99 points, or 5 percent, and closed at 6,89
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
25 percent decline in CFS investment

25 percent decline in CFS investment

Investment from CFS at Karachi share market declined by Rs 26 million, or 25 percent, to Rs 78 million on Friday. "With phase-out of the CFS Mk-II since April 8, 2009, the investment level has been falling by every day as investments made earlier are bein
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
25 percent decline in CFS investment

25 percent decline in CFS investment

Investment from CFS at Karachi share market declined by Rs 26 million, or 25 percent, to Rs 78 million on Friday. "With phase-out of the CFS Mk-II since April 8, 2009, the investment level has been falling by every day as investments made earlier are bein
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
25 percent decline in CFS investment

25 percent decline in CFS investment

Investment from CFS at Karachi share market declined by Rs 26 million, or 25 percent, to Rs 78 million on Friday. "With phase-out of the CFS Mk-II since April 8, 2009, the investment level has been falling by every day as investments made earlier are bein
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
25 percent decline in CFS investment

25 percent decline in CFS investment

Investment from CFS at Karachi share market declined by Rs 26 million, or 25 percent, to Rs 78 million on Friday. "With phase-out of the CFS Mk-II since April 8, 2009, the investment level has been falling by every day as investments made earlier are bein
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
New stimulus orders stabilise US bus industry

New stimulus orders stabilise US bus industry

Washington is paying hundreds of millions of dollars under President Barack Obama's economic stimulus plan to build new, cleaner-burning buses, but that won't necessarily result in a burst of job openings soon at major manufacturers or suppliers.
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
China Postal Savings Bank ramps up SME lending

China Postal Savings Bank ramps up SME lending

The Postal Savings Bank of China has extended 70 billion yuan ($10.2 billion) in loans to small- and medium-sized enterprises in the past 12 months, the bank's president, Tao Liming, said in remarks reported on Sunday.
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Scores arrested over pre-vote unrest

Scores arrested over pre-vote unrest

Iran has arrested 88 people, including 30 Afghans, over deadly unrest that has shaken the south-eastern city of Zahedan ahead of the presidential election, the ISNA news agency reported on Sunday. "Fifty-eight Iranians have been arrested on charges of par
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Scores arrested over pre-vote unrest

Scores arrested over pre-vote unrest

Iran has arrested 88 people, including 30 Afghans, over deadly unrest that has shaken the south-eastern city of Zahedan ahead of the presidential election, the ISNA news agency reported on Sunday. "Fifty-eight Iranians have been arrested on charges of par
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Malaysia secures coast to stop people smuggling

Malaysia secures coast to stop people smuggling

Malaysia is deploying helicopters, boats and an aircraft along its coast to catch a rising number of suspected illegal immigrants from Afghanistan and Pakistan, some of whom may have drowned during their perilous boat journeys.
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Malaysia secures coast to stop people smuggling

Malaysia secures coast to stop people smuggling

Malaysia is deploying helicopters, boats and an aircraft along its coast to catch a rising number of suspected illegal immigrants from Afghanistan and Pakistan, some of whom may have drowned during their perilous boat journeys.
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Need for formulating marketing policy stressed

Need for formulating marketing policy stressed

Former Chairman, Pakistan Readymade Garment Manufacturer and Exporters Association (PRGMEA), Ijaz Khokhar, has stressed the need for formulating an aggressive 'National Marketing Policy' to solve multifarious problems of industrial sector.
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
MONEY WEEK: surge in borrowing for commodity operations continues

MONEY WEEK: surge in borrowing for commodity operations continues

As expected, surge in government borrowing for commodity operations continued through the week ended on May 23, 2009. Borrowing for the purpose rose from Rs 152.5 billion at the end of previous week to Rs 178 billion at the end of current week, showing an
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
MONEY WEEK: surge in borrowing for commodity operations continues

MONEY WEEK: surge in borrowing for commodity operations continues

As expected, surge in government borrowing for commodity operations continued through the week ended on May 23, 2009. Borrowing for the purpose rose from Rs 152.5 billion at the end of previous week to Rs 178 billion at the end of current week, showing an
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
MONEY WEEK: surge in borrowing for commodity operations continues

MONEY WEEK: surge in borrowing for commodity operations continues

As expected, surge in government borrowing for commodity operations continued through the week ended on May 23, 2009. Borrowing for the purpose rose from Rs 152.5 billion at the end of previous week to Rs 178 billion at the end of current week, showing an
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
US asked to halt drone attacks: Hashmi

US asked to halt drone attacks: Hashmi

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, (PML-N), Chief, Nawaz Sharif, has asked special envoy of US President Obama for Pakistan and Afghanistan, Richard Holbrooke, to immediately halt the drone attacks in the tribal areas, Central Senior Vice President of PML-N, M
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
'Peace in Pakistan linked to exit of foreign troops from Afghanistan'

'Peace in Pakistan linked to exit of foreign troops from Afghanistan'

Long lasting peace in Pakistan is linked to exit of US-led foreign troops from Afghanistan, said political leaders, experts and people from intelligentsia as they said the military operation initiated by the present government in Swat could be a long time
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
President condemns

President condemns

President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday strongly condemned killings of people in various incidents in Karachi. Expressing his shock and grief, the President ordered immediate inquiry into the incidents. President Zardari said the present situation of the cou
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
17 dead in target killing incidents

17 dead in target killing incidents

Seventeen people died and five injured in target killing incidents in Karachi during last 24 hours, Aaj TV reported. According to the channel, Ajmal was killed in Shah Faisal Colony. Shakeel and Muhammad Farooq were killed in Sindhi Hotel and Landhi respe
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Shariah must to establish government writ in Malakand: speakers

Shariah must to establish government writ in Malakand: speakers

Speakers of a seminar on Sunday were of the view that enforcement of Sharia was vital in Malakand in order to establishing the writ of the government. The seminar titled 'What is Shariah, Why Shariah and How Shairah' was organised here at a local hotel un
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Experts highlight farmers' problems in small dams command areas

Experts highlight farmers' problems in small dams command areas

The Commonwealth Agriculture Bureau (CABI), South Asia, organised a two-day workshops on wheat and maize crops curricula development for agricultural professionals and farmers working in command area development of small dams project, Islamabad.
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Security steps hamper construction works in Capital

Security steps hamper construction works in Capital

The construction activity of Zero Point Interchange project is slowed down after the authorities put the Capital's security on high alert, casting doubts about contractor's target of partial opening of the project in July.
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
NIO seminar

NIO seminar

Responding to the theme of 2009 World Ocean Day "Our Oceans Our Responsibility", the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Science and Technology has taken the lead in Pakistan to celebrate this impor
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
'Projects helpful in elimination of poverty to be included in ADP'

'Projects helpful in elimination of poverty to be included in ADP'

Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that next Annual Development Programme (ADP) will be responsive to the needs of the poor and special measures will be taken for the uplift of backward and far-flung areas of the province. He said that
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Haj and Umra: government castigated for increasing airfares

Haj and Umra: government castigated for increasing airfares

The Amir, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Punjab, Dr Syed Wasim Akhtar on Sunday has castigated the government for rising Haj and Umra fares. The JI leader said that fares for religious rituals were rising despite a drop in the price of petrol internationally.
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Zardari to leave for Russia on June 14

Zardari to leave for Russia on June 14

President Asif Ali Zardari will be leaving on a two-day visit to Russia on June 14 for participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Yakaterinburg. On the sidelines of the summit, the President is expected to meet Presidents of Ru
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Health complex to be set up at Sheikh Shahzad camp for IDPs

Health complex to be set up at Sheikh Shahzad camp for IDPs

Ministry of Population Welfare has planned to set up a 20-bed health complex exclusively to facilitate pregnant displaced women at Sheikh Shahzad camp this week, an official of the ministry said. Two female doctors and four skilled attendants will be depu
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Government, people in forefront of relief activities: Shahbaz

Government, people in forefront of relief activities: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that relief and rehabilitation of displaced persons of Swat was the collective responsibility of the whole nation, and the government and people of Punjab are in the forefront of relief activities fo
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Taseer dispatches relief goods for IDPs

Taseer dispatches relief goods for IDPs

Governor Punjab, Salmaan Taseer dispatched a total of 20 trucks loaded with relief goods for internally displaced persons (IDPs) of Swat and Malakand here on Sunday. Governor Punjab, sending the trucks, asked the countrymen to come forward and joint hands
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Security around Abdul Qadeer Khan house tightened

Security around Abdul Qadeer Khan house tightened

The government has tightened security in and around the residence of nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan following the attack on the Rescue 15 office in the federal capital on Saturday. According to sources, the police have tightened security of roads
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Three killed in Dera Ismail Khan sectarian violence

Three killed in Dera Ismail Khan sectarian violence

Three people were shot dead on Sunday and nine wounded in gun and grenade attacks in Dera Ismail Khan town troubled by sectarian violence, police said. In the first attack, gunmen travelling on a motorcycle opened fire on two men in the main bazaar of Der
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Police officers asked not to misuse official vehicles

Police officers asked not to misuse official vehicles

Inspector General of Police, Punjab, Tariq Saleem Dogar has directed all police officers not to use vehicles more than their entitlement otherwise strict action would be taken against them. Talking to APP here Sunday, the IGP said that it was brought into
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Nation pins hopes on new generation for bringing revolution: MCCI chief

Nation pins hopes on new generation for bringing revolution: MCCI chief

President of Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) Anis Ahmed Sheikh said that Pakistani nation had pinned many hopes with the new generation for bringing a revolution in the existing system of British Rule and they must come up to its expectatio
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Multan light engineering sector facing hardships

Multan light engineering sector facing hardships

'Light engineering sector of Multan is facing manifold hardships that are being redressed by the Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI).' The President, MCCI, Anis Ahmed sheikh said while presiding over a meeting of Cluster Development Centre (CDC
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Kundi condemns killing in Dera Ismail Khan

Kundi condemns killing in Dera Ismail Khan

Faisal Karim Kundi, Deputy Speaker National Assembly has strongly condemned the killing of innocent citizens in D.I. Khan on Sunday. He termed it a barbaric act of terrorism aimed to disrupt the peace and aggravate the miseries of the residents of the cit
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Country produces around two million tons of mango annually

Country produces around two million tons of mango annually

The country is producing about 1.8 to 2 million tons of mango annually while its local demand is between 1.2 to 1.4 million tons, according to All Pakistan Mango Growers. About 250 different verities of mango are being cultivated in Multan, a private TV c
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Industrial sector enters restructuring phase

Industrial sector enters restructuring phase

Pakistan's industries battered by falling exports amid the global economic slowdown, have entered a restructuring phase, which will encourage banks to enhance private sector lending, Former Punjab Minister for Industries Khawaja Muhammad Jalaluddin Roomi
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Services of 29 PTV employees regularised

Services of 29 PTV employees regularised

Services of 29 contract employees of Pakistan Television, Peshawar Centre from 1 to 3 groups have been regularised in accordance with the desire of late BBenazir Bhutto and the Pakistan Peoples Party's manifesto.
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Baba Guru Nanak University to be set up at Nankana Sahib: EPTB

Baba Guru Nanak University to be set up at Nankana Sahib: EPTB

Chairman, Evacuee Property Trust Board (EPTB) Syed Asif Akhter Hashmi Sunday said the board is working on the construction of Baba Guru Nanak University at Nankana Sahib, the administrative block of which has already been completed. "Besides, the EPTB, th
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Government taking steps for promotion of livestock and dairy: minister

Government taking steps for promotion of livestock and dairy: minister

The NWFP Minister for Livestock and Diary Development, Hidayatullah Khan has said that present government is taking solid steps for the development and promotion of Livestock and Diary and other agriculture related products, besides establishing the new i
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Islamabad attack: awards for martyred, injured policemen announced

Islamabad attack: awards for martyred, injured policemen announced

President Asif Ali Zardari Sunday announced the award of Rs 500,000 each to the martyred and Rs 100,000 each to the injured policemen in the Saturday suicide attack on Rescue 15 building in Islamabad. This amount will be in addition to the compensation th
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Summer vacations start today

Summer vacations start today

Two months long summer vacations for the institutes working under Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) start today (June 8). An official from FDE said that all the federal government schools and model colleges will remain closed till August 8.
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
'PTV Award income to go to prime minister relief fund for IDPs'

'PTV Award income to go to prime minister relief fund for IDPs'

Managing Director, Pakistan Television Raja Muhammad Arshad Khan said the income of 14th PTV awards held in Karachi recently would go to Prime Minister's Fund for Swat affectees. Talking to APP on Sunday, he said affectees of Swat valley need immediate at
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
CDA DWP approves six projects worth Rs 902.354 million

CDA DWP approves six projects worth Rs 902.354 million

The Development Working Party (DWP) of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has approved six projects of Rs 902.354 million and it was decided that the work on these projects will be started soon. The CDA Development Working Party met the other day at
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
Meena Bazaar fundraiser held in Beijing for IDPs

Meena Bazaar fundraiser held in Beijing for IDPs

A Meena Bazaar fundraiser organised by the spouses of Pakistani diplomats on Sunday raised more than Rs4 million for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of Swat and adjoining areas. The event got immense response from some 5, 000 Chinese, Pakistani an
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
BISP poverty survey

BISP poverty survey

Poverty survey being carried out under a pilot project of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) to identify more deserving families will be completed by the end of July.
Published 08 Jun, 2009 12:00am
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