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Print - 2009-09-14
Militants kill five in Thailand's troubled south: police

Militants kill five in Thailand's troubled south: police

Suspected Islamist militants killed five people in Thailand's troubled south, including a teenager who had his throat slit and his body set on fire, police said Sunday. The 19-year-old Muslim was attacked on Saturday at the rubber plantation where he work
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (September 07 to 12, 2009).

Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (September 13, 2009) and the forecast for Monday (September 14, 2009).

Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Expansion of US presence part of long term engagement: foreign minister

Expansion of US presence part of long term engagement: foreign minister

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said the expansion of US presence was part of its long-term engagement with Pakistan. In an exclusive interview with private TV channel, Qureshi said that when the issue came up, he advised the authorities of the
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
50 insurgents, 10 soldiers reported killed in Afghanistan

50 insurgents, 10 soldiers reported killed in Afghanistan

Up to 50 Taliban insurgents were killed in a clash in western Afghanistan after the rebels killed 10 soldiers in the region, officials said Sunday.Militants ambushed a convoy of the UN World Food Programme in Bala Bulok district of western Farah province
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Expansion of US presence part of long term engagement: foreign minister

Expansion of US presence part of long term engagement: foreign minister

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said the expansion of US presence was part of its long-term engagement with Pakistan. In an exclusive interview with private TV channel, Qureshi said that when the issue came up, he advised the authorities of the
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Nawaz meets Saudi King

Nawaz meets Saudi King

Pakistan Muslim League-N Chief Nawaz Sharif had a meeting with Saudi King Shah Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz and discussed in detail matters relating to the region including Pakistan. The meeting held in King's guesthouse Qasr al Safa and lasted for one hour. C
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Nawaz meets Saudi King

Nawaz meets Saudi King

Pakistan Muslim League-N Chief Nawaz Sharif had a meeting with Saudi King Shah Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz and discussed in detail matters relating to the region including Pakistan. The meeting held in King's guesthouse Qasr al Safa and lasted for one hour. C
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Government in consonance with principle of growth: Prime Minister

Government in consonance with principle of growth: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Sunday said that his government was in consonance with the principle of growth and the only prescription to survive in the existing tough competition was to become more competitive, quality conscious and innovative
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Government in consonance with principle of growth: Prime Minister

Government in consonance with principle of growth: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Sunday said that his government was in consonance with the principle of growth and the only prescription to survive in the existing tough competition was to become more competitive, quality conscious and innovative
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Government in consonance with principle of growth: Prime Minister

Government in consonance with principle of growth: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Sunday said that his government was in consonance with the principle of growth and the only prescription to survive in the existing tough competition was to become more competitive, quality conscious and innovative
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
'List of White Taxpayers' renamed

'List of White Taxpayers' renamed

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has renamed "List of White Taxpayers" as "Active Taxpayers List" with simplified parameters to include maximum taxpayers within the list of complaint taxpayers, regularly filing returns.
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
'List of White Taxpayers' renamed

'List of White Taxpayers' renamed

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has renamed "List of White Taxpayers" as "Active Taxpayers List" with simplified parameters to include maximum taxpayers within the list of complaint taxpayers, regularly filing returns.
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
''List of White Taxpayers'' renamed

''List of White Taxpayers'' renamed

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has renamed "List of White Taxpayers" as "Active Taxpayers List" with simplified parameters to include maximum taxpayers within the list of complaint taxpayers, regularly filing returns.
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
TIP clarification

TIP clarification

TIP has issued following clarification: Transparency International Pakistan has only quoted from the press reports. In order to obtain authenticated documents from public bodies, TIP has been writing to PPIB, NEPRA and WAPDA to provide the Evaluation repo
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
TIP clarification

TIP clarification

TIP has issued following clarification: Transparency International Pakistan has only quoted from the press reports. In order to obtain authenticated documents from public bodies, TIP has been writing to PPIB, NEPRA and WAPDA to provide the Evaluation repo
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
TIP clarification

TIP clarification

TIP has issued following clarification: Transparency International Pakistan has only quoted from the press reports. In order to obtain authenticated documents from public bodies, TIP has been writing to PPIB, NEPRA and WAPDA to provide the Evaluation repo
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Iraq to make biofuels out of rotting dates

Iraq to make biofuels out of rotting dates

Iraq's prime minister has approved a project by a United Arab Emirates-based company to make biofuel from dates that would otherwise be wasted because they have started to perish, Iraqi officials said on Sunday. Iraq has the world's third largest oil rese
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Seven killed in accident

Seven killed in accident

Seven people, including four members of a family, were killed and 37 others injured when a truck carrying 35 soldiers fell into a ditch after crushing a push cart vendor and two motorcyclists and their wives on Saturday night near Chichwatni. Three injure
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Affirmative response from India vital to move forward: Qureshi

Affirmative response from India vital to move forward: Qureshi

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi has expressed desire that his forthcoming meeting with his Indian counterpart in USA on the sidelines of UN General Assembly session should yield positive results pleading that it will benefit both the countr
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Pro-Ahmadinejad cleric killed in west Iran

Pro-Ahmadinejad cleric killed in west Iran

A Sunni cleric who backed President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Iran's disputed June election has been killed in a Kurdish-populated region, a semi-official news agency reported on Sunday. Fars News Agency said Borhan Aali, a Friday prayers leader in the city
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed trend

THE RUPEE: mixed trend

The rupee managed to hold on to its current levels against the dollar during the week ended on September 12, 2009. On the interbank market, the rupee moved down slightly against dollar and lost one paisa for buying and selling at 82.85 and 82.90.
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Pro-Ahmadinejad cleric killed in west Iran

Pro-Ahmadinejad cleric killed in west Iran

A Sunni cleric who backed President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Iran's disputed June election has been killed in a Kurdish-populated region, a semi-official news agency reported on Sunday. Fars News Agency said Borhan Aali, a Friday prayers leader in the city
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed trend

THE RUPEE: mixed trend

The rupee managed to hold on to its current levels against the dollar during the week ended on September 12, 2009. On the interbank market, the rupee moved down slightly against dollar and lost one paisa for buying and selling at 82.85 and 82.90.
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Russian and Turkmen leaders fail to reach new gas deal

Russian and Turkmen leaders fail to reach new gas deal

Russian and Turkmen leaders failed on Sunday to set a timeframe for the return of Turkmen gas flows to Russia, halted since April after a pipeline blast which left the central Asian nation short of revenues. The meeting between Russia's president, Dmitry
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Russian and Turkmen leaders fail to reach new gas deal

Russian and Turkmen leaders fail to reach new gas deal

Russian and Turkmen leaders failed on Sunday to set a timeframe for the return of Turkmen gas flows to Russia, halted since April after a pipeline blast which left the central Asian nation short of revenues. The meeting between Russia's president, Dmitry
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Russian and Turkmen leaders fail to reach new gas deal

Russian and Turkmen leaders fail to reach new gas deal

Russian and Turkmen leaders failed on Sunday to set a timeframe for the return of Turkmen gas flows to Russia, halted since April after a pipeline blast which left the central Asian nation short of revenues. The meeting between Russia''s president, Dmitry
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Four trade officers abroad: Prime Minister formally approves appointment

Four trade officers abroad: Prime Minister formally approves appointment

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has formally approved the appointment of four trade officers abroad whom he had reportedly recommended in defiance of his own rhetorical exhortation to ministries and departments to make appointments on merit, sources tol
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Four trade officers abroad: Prime Minister formally approves appointment

Four trade officers abroad: Prime Minister formally approves appointment

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has formally approved the appointment of four trade officers abroad whom he had reportedly recommended in defiance of his own rhetorical exhortation to ministries and departments to make appointments on merit, sources tol
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Four trade officers abroad: Prime Minister formally approves appointment

Four trade officers abroad: Prime Minister formally approves appointment

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has formally approved the appointment of four trade officers abroad whom he had reportedly recommended in defiance of his own rhetorical exhortation to ministries and departments to make appointments on merit, sources tol
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Construction of Bhasha Dam: agreement finalised with China

Construction of Bhasha Dam: agreement finalised with China

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said the positive results of talks with China have started to come out as an agreement has been finalised to construct Bhasha Dam with the co-operation of China. He added that this project would be the second larg
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Share market depicts mix trend

Share market depicts mix trend

The Karachi share market witnessed mixed trend during the week ended on September 12, 2009 mainly due to local investors' cautious stance ahead of Eid. The KSE-100 index moved both ways and closed at 9,058.77 points with a meagre gain of 56.09 points.
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Share market depicts mix trend

Share market depicts mix trend

The Karachi share market witnessed mixed trend during the week ended on September 12, 2009 mainly due to local investors'' cautious stance ahead of Eid. The KSE-100 index moved both ways and closed at 9,058.77 points with a meagre gain of 56.09 points.
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Share market depicts mix trend

Share market depicts mix trend

The Karachi share market witnessed mixed trend during the week ended on September 12, 2009 mainly due to local investors' cautious stance ahead of Eid. The KSE-100 index moved both ways and closed at 9,058.77 points with a meagre gain of 56.09 points.
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Open interest at futures counter up by 19 percent

Open interest at futures counter up by 19 percent

The open interest at the futures counter increased by 19 percent (Rs 63.7 million) to Rs 398 million during the week ended on September 12, 2009. The future spreads witnessed a significant fall of 0.34 percent to close at a negative 2.59 percent.
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Open interest at futures counter up by 19 percent

Open interest at futures counter up by 19 percent

The open interest at the futures counter increased by 19 percent (Rs 63.7 million) to Rs 398 million during the week ended on September 12, 2009. The future spreads witnessed a significant fall of 0.34 percent to close at a negative 2.59 percent.
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Open interest at futures counter up by 19 percent

Open interest at futures counter up by 19 percent

The open interest at the futures counter increased by 19 percent (Rs 63.7 million) to Rs 398 million during the week ended on September 12, 2009. The future spreads witnessed a significant fall of 0.34 percent to close at a negative 2.59 percent.
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Oil price hedging plan in doldrums

Oil price hedging plan in doldrums

The government's oil price hedging plan is reportedly in doldrums as most of the international commercial banks, with the exception of Deutsche Bank and BNP Paribas, have shown no interest in becoming consultants as offered by Finance Ministry, sources in
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Oil price hedging plan in doldrums

Oil price hedging plan in doldrums

The government's oil price hedging plan is reportedly in doldrums as most of the international commercial banks, with the exception of Deutsche Bank and BNP Paribas, have shown no interest in becoming consultants as offered by Finance Ministry, sources in
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Oil price hedging plan in doldrums

Oil price hedging plan in doldrums

The government''s oil price hedging plan is reportedly in doldrums as most of the international commercial banks, with the exception of Deutsche Bank and BNP Paribas, have shown no interest in becoming consultants as offered by Finance Ministry, sources i
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
TIP's claims fraudulent, violating its own charter: PPR

TIP's claims fraudulent, violating its own charter: PPR

Pakistan Power Resources (PPR) has strongly objected to the claims made by Transparency International Pakistan's (TIP) Syed Adil Gilani in an interview with Business Recorder and which were reproduced in the story, 'Claim that RPPs charges only sli
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
TIP's claims fraudulent, violating its own charter: PPR

TIP's claims fraudulent, violating its own charter: PPR

Pakistan Power Resources (PPR) has strongly objected to the claims made by Transparency International Pakistan's (TIP) Syed Adil Gilani in an interview with Business Recorder and which were reproduced in the story, 'Claim that RPPs charges only sli
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
TIP''s claims fraudulent, violating its own charter: PPR

TIP''s claims fraudulent, violating its own charter: PPR

Pakistan Power Resources (PPR) has strongly objected to the claims made by Transparency International Pakistan''s (TIP) Syed Adil Gilani in an interview with Business Recorder and which were reproduced in the story, ''Claim that RPPs charges only s
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Dutch government warns of deep spending cuts ahead

Dutch government warns of deep spending cuts ahead

The Netherlands is on the brink of a period of deep government budget cuts as the government aims to cut up to 20 percent in spending in some areas to cope with the global recession, Dutch media reported.
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
UN hosts historic music concert in aid of Swat affectees

UN hosts historic music concert in aid of Swat affectees

Hundreds of music fans and diplomats from around the world rose in prayer for Pakistan's stability and welfare of its conflict-affected people of Swat region at the end of a thrilling concert of songs in the U. N. General Assembly hall on Saturday night.
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Egyptian budget airline expects end-of-year launch

Egyptian budget airline expects end-of-year launch

A new budget airline formed by Egyptian Travco Group and the United Arab Emirates' Air Arabia hopes to begin operating by the end of 2009 from as many as five Egyptian airports, the head of Travco said. The airline, Air Arabia Egypt, will seek Egyptian go
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Three troops killed in Khyber bomb blast

Three troops killed in Khyber bomb blast

A bomb blast killed three paramilitary troops Sunday in Khyber region, where security forces are pressing ahead with an offensive to secure a major supply route for foreign forces in Afghanistan. Also in the north-west, a suicide bomber attempted to attac
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Three troops killed in Khyber bomb blast

Three troops killed in Khyber bomb blast

A bomb blast killed three paramilitary troops Sunday in Khyber region, where security forces are pressing ahead with an offensive to secure a major supply route for foreign forces in Afghanistan. Also in the north-west, a suicide bomber attempted to attac
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Israeli Prime Minister meets Mubarak in Cairo

Israeli Prime Minister meets Mubarak in Cairo

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Egyptian President Hosny Mubarak in Cairo Sunday evening for talks, amid speculation that the two men were to discuss a deal to free Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Israeli Prime Minister meets Mubarak in Cairo

Israeli Prime Minister meets Mubarak in Cairo

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Egyptian President Hosny Mubarak in Cairo Sunday evening for talks, amid speculation that the two men were to discuss a deal to free Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Clearing OTC derivatives not enough to cut risks: BIS

Clearing OTC derivatives not enough to cut risks: BIS

Central clearing of privately traded derivatives contracts won't be enough to make the $600 trillion sector safe, while clearing of some bespoke trades may not be desirable, the Bank of International Settlements said.
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Clearing OTC derivatives not enough to cut risks: BIS

Clearing OTC derivatives not enough to cut risks: BIS

Central clearing of privately traded derivatives contracts won't be enough to make the $600 trillion sector safe, while clearing of some bespoke trades may not be desirable, the Bank of International Settlements said.
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Clearing OTC derivatives not enough to cut risks: BIS

Clearing OTC derivatives not enough to cut risks: BIS

Central clearing of privately traded derivatives contracts won''t be enough to make the $600 trillion sector safe, while clearing of some bespoke trades may not be desirable, the Bank of International Settlements said.
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Suicide bomber blew himself up at Thana checkpost: ISPR

Suicide bomber blew himself up at Thana checkpost: ISPR

A suicide bomber on Sunday blew himself up riding a car at Thana checkpost near Malakand which proved to be an abortive attempt due to the timely action of security forces. According to ISPR updates, the security forces timely intervened and foiled the at
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan-Bangladesh: Foreign Secretary level talks next month

Pakistan-Bangladesh: Foreign Secretary level talks next month

The fifth Pakistan-Bangladesh Foreign Secretary level talks will be held next month. This was revealed during a farewell call by outgoing Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Alamgir Bashar Khan Babar on Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni in Dhaka on Sunda
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Airport Police launch awareness campaign for passengers

Airport Police launch awareness campaign for passengers

The Airport Police following the directions of CPO, Rao Mohammad Iqbal Khan has launched a public awareness campaign specifically for the passengers arriving from abroad to secure them from the fraudulent people and swindlers depriving them of their preci
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Forces tightening noose around Fazlullah: Malik

Forces tightening noose around Fazlullah: Malik

Interior Minister, Rehman Malik Sunday said the security forces were besieging Maulana Fazlullah, the supreme commander of the Swat Taliban, and he would not be able to escape from his hideout. Malik was talking to reporters after meeting with a group of
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Government to announce Balochistan package after Eid: Awan

Government to announce Balochistan package after Eid: Awan

Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Baber Awan said the government would announce Balochistan package for redressing the grievance and problems of the people of the province. Addressing collective marriages' ceremony held here on Sunday he said
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Senate body on interior to meet September 15

Senate body on interior to meet September 15

A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Interior would be held on Tuesday at National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) Headquarters. The meeting would discuss status of the cases registered against Syed Sarwat Hussain and his wife Shafia
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Sanofi-Aventis stands out but fears remain

Sanofi-Aventis stands out but fears remain

The often neglected pharmaceutical sector of Pakistan has faced the brunt of massive rupee devaluation and high inflation in the past six months. But even in such cruel times - Sanofi-Aventis, the country's fourth largest pharmaceutical company stands alo
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Green shoots in money supply

Green shoots in money supply

Unlike its preceding weeks since the start of current fiscal year, the last week of August saw monetary aggregates finally rise. The 0.8 percent (Rs 51 billion) increase came on the back of sharp net foreign asset inflows to the tune of Rs 116 billion ($1
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Understanding the full import of sugar import

Understanding the full import of sugar import

Importing key commodities has become a habitual exercise in recent years. While in part it is done to create an alternate supply to counter hoarding, another reason is to fill the demand-supply gap. The idea that the government should start thinking today
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Hajj flights from Sialkot on October 20

Hajj flights from Sialkot on October 20

National flag carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will begin first ever direct Hajj flights from Sialkot International Airport to Saudi Arabia from October 20, 2009. According to detail, Ministry of Religious Affairs had established a Hajj Camp
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Saudi Ministry issues swine flu guidelines for pilgrims

Saudi Ministry issues swine flu guidelines for pilgrims

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued guidelines for Hajj pilgrims in the context of swine flu. According to a private news channel, the Director Hajj Rao Shakil Ahmed Khan revealed that the guideline requires intending pilgrims to be vaccinate
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Elimination of poverty top priority of government: Sameena

Elimination of poverty top priority of government: Sameena

Federal Minister for Social Welfare and Special Education, Sameena Khalid Ghurki has said that the strengthening of the national economy, elimination of price hike and lawlessness, poverty alleviation and establishment of the durable peace was the top pri
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Government to repair damaged church of Sambrial: Bhatti

Government to repair damaged church of Sambrial: Bhatti

The Minister for Minority Affairs Shahbaz Bhatti has said that the government would repair the burned church of Sambrial and the culprits involved in the heinous crime would be brought to justice. A press release issued here on Sunday said that the minist
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Sugar selling for over Rs 50 per kg

Sugar selling for over Rs 50 per kg

Sugar continues to be sold for over Rs 50/kg across the country as mafia foils all government measures to make available on control rates. Market sources told to a private TV channel that all government measures to reduce the prices of the commodity have
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Minister visits Mayo Hospital

Minister visits Mayo Hospital

On the directions of Chief Minister Punjab Mohammad Shabaz Sharif, Provincial Minister for Excise and Taxation Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman and Secretary Health Punjab Anwaar Ahmad Khan visited Mayo Hospital and met the Edhi Foundation Lahore Sector Incharge S
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Sindh suffered a lot during tenure of dictators: Qaim

Sindh suffered a lot during tenure of dictators: Qaim

The Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah has said that Sindh had suffered a lot during the tenure of dictatorship but now the every injustice made with Sindh province will be accounted for in this democratic government which achieved by the great sacr
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
B A supplementary exams from today

B A supplementary exams from today

B.A. Supplementary Examinations 2008 for regular and external candidates will commence from today (September 14). This was announced by an official of the University of Karachi on Sunday. As many as 4,774 candidates will appear in these examinations to be
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Target killing takes another life

Target killing takes another life

A man lost his life in an incident of target killing as armed assailants opened indiscriminate firing on him in the Gulshan-e-Iqbal town on Sunday. According to the Chiipa sources, the 35-year-old died on the spot while the men managed to flee from the sc
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
1000 food packets distributed among victims of Bara operation

1000 food packets distributed among victims of Bara operation

The Pakistan Tahrik-e-Insaf (PTI) has distributed 1000 food packets of different items among the affected people of tehsil Bara operation on Sunday. The food packets include 500 packets of flour (atta) and 500 bags of sugar, rice, pulses and ghee, said a
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
43 village defence committees established in Matta

43 village defence committees established in Matta

As many as 43 village defence committees have been set-up at union council Sakhara of Tehsil Matta in Swat district to strengthen government hands in maintaining peace and harmony in their respective areas, police said on Sunday.
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Musharraf admits US aid used in defence build up against India

Musharraf admits US aid used in defence build up against India

Former president Pervez Musharraf has disclosed that the military aid provided by the United States to Pakistan for the war against terrorism had also been used, in his regime, to strengthen country's defence against India. Talking to a private TV channel
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Vice Chancellors to seek help of Governor over disquiet in universities

Vice Chancellors to seek help of Governor over disquiet in universities

The Vice Chancellors of the various Universities of the Sindh have expressed serious concern over disturbances at the campuses of the province and decided to apprise the Governor Sindh/Chancellor and also Chief Minister Sindh for improvement of law and or
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Electronic means of communication slow down industry of Eid cards

Electronic means of communication slow down industry of Eid cards

The common use of SMSs and Internet sources have immensely promoted E-Cards culture, which has led to slow down the industry of traditional Eid cards. As all these electronic means of communication are much cheaper and time saving also therefore the gener
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Property dealers, owners of hotels directed to maintain record

Property dealers, owners of hotels directed to maintain record

Capital City Police Officer (CCPO), Muhammad Pervez Rathore has threatened to take stern action against those property dealers and owners of hotels and guest houses who would not keep record of their new tenants, as well as departmental action would also
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Eid shopping gains momentum in Tank

Eid shopping gains momentum in Tank

The shopping of Eidul Fitr is gaining momentum with each passing day in districts Tank and D I Khan. The shopping centers and stalls have artistically been illuminated by shopkeepers to attract customers during night. The women and girls were seen in larg
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Has true spirit of Ramazan withered away?

Has true spirit of Ramazan withered away?

"Ok! I return you Rs 20. I do not want to argue with you for this amount. I am fasting," said a butcher, responding to a consumer claim that the earlier was over charging. The butcher Asif, sitting in his shop at Stadium Road Rawalpindi, returned Rs 20 to
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Tevta to set up modern vocational training institutes

Tevta to set up modern vocational training institutes

Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (Tevta), Punjab has decided to establish modern vocational training institutes at tehsil level across the province to produce skilled workers to cater to the needs of local industry. The Tevta has also
Published 14 Sep, 2009 12:00am
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