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Print - 2010-01-31
Over three dozen prisoners, five wardens injured in jail riots

Over three dozen prisoners, five wardens injured in jail riots

More than three dozen prisoners and five wardens were injured in a clash between prisoners and jail police in Central Jail, Faisalabad, that ensued a protest by prisoners against the alleged torture on them by jail officials. Police and prison's officials
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Police set up blood donation camp

Police set up blood donation camp

Islamabad Police in league with Umair Sana Foundation (Red Crescent) organised a blood donation camp for Thalessimia patients and those suffering from various blood diseases. It was a gesture of Islamabad Police to win the public support upholding the slo
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (January 30, 2010) and the forecast for Sunday (January 31, 2010).

Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (January 30, 2010).

Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (January 30, 2010).

Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (January 30, 2010).

Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
State debt ''biggest problem'' of coming years: IMF chief

State debt ''biggest problem'' of coming years: IMF chief

IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn said Saturday that state debt will be the "biggest problem" for the world economy in coming years and some countries will need seven years to fix their finances. "The fiscal sustainability problem is going to be one of the
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (January 30, 2010) and for Sunday (January 31, 2010)
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
State debt 'biggest problem' of coming years: IMF chief

State debt 'biggest problem' of coming years: IMF chief

IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn said Saturday that state debt will be the "biggest problem" for the world economy in coming years and some countries will need seven years to fix their finances. "The fiscal sustainability problem is going to be one of the
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
State debt 'biggest problem' of coming years: IMF chief

State debt 'biggest problem' of coming years: IMF chief

IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn said Saturday that state debt will be the "biggest problem" for the world economy in coming years and some countries will need seven years to fix their finances. "The fiscal sustainability problem is going to be one of the
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Davos ends with recovery warning after banking bust-up

Davos ends with recovery warning after banking bust-up

The world economy is recovering but remains fragile and dogged by huge deficits, top officials said Saturday at the end of a blue chip Davos summit clouded by divisions over banking reform. Asia is leading the resurgence after the worst crisis for decades
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Davos ends with recovery warning after banking bust-up

Davos ends with recovery warning after banking bust-up

The world economy is recovering but remains fragile and dogged by huge deficits, top officials said Saturday at the end of a blue chip Davos summit clouded by divisions over banking reform. Asia is leading the resurgence after the worst crisis for decades
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Davos ends with recovery warning after banking bust-up

Davos ends with recovery warning after banking bust-up

The world economy is recovering but remains fragile and dogged by huge deficits, top officials said Saturday at the end of a blue chip Davos summit clouded by divisions over banking reform. Asia is leading the resurgence after the worst crisis for decades
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (January 30, 2010).

Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Green channel facility only for ''active taxpayers'': FBR

Green channel facility only for ''active taxpayers'': FBR

The green channel or "Express Lane Facility" under One Customs clearance system would only be available to the importers covered under the "List of Active Taxpayers". Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Green channel facility only for 'active taxpayers': FBR

Green channel facility only for 'active taxpayers': FBR

The green channel or "Express Lane Facility" under One Customs clearance system would only be available to the importers covered under the "List of Active Taxpayers". Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has
Published 31 Jan, 2010 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 (January 30, 2010).

Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Green channel facility only for 'active taxpayers': FBR

Green channel facility only for 'active taxpayers': FBR

The green channel or "Express Lane Facility" under One Customs clearance system would only be available to the importers covered under the "List of Active Taxpayers". Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Two soldiers among 16 killed in Khar suicide attack

Two soldiers among 16 killed in Khar suicide attack

A suicide bomber blew himself up at a military checkpoint in Khar on Saturday, killing 16 people including two soldiers, officials said. A man wearing a vest packed with explosives walked up to the post in Khar, the main town of Bajaur, and detonated hims
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (January 30, 2010).

Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Two soldiers among 16 killed in Khar suicide attack

Two soldiers among 16 killed in Khar suicide attack

A suicide bomber blew himself up at a military checkpoint in Khar on Saturday, killing 16 people including two soldiers, officials said. A man wearing a vest packed with explosives walked up to the post in Khar, the main town of Bajaur, and detonated hims
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
China suspends military exchanges with US

China suspends military exchanges with US

China suspended military exchanges with the United States, threatened unprecedented sanctions against American defence companies and warned Saturday that co-operation would suffer after Washington announced $6.4 billion in planned arms sales to Taiwan.
Published 31 Jan, 2010 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 (January 30, 2010).

Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
China suspends military exchanges with US

China suspends military exchanges with US

China suspended military exchanges with the United States, threatened unprecedented sanctions against American defence companies and warned Saturday that co-operation would suffer after Washington announced $6.4 billion in planned arms sales to Taiwan.
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
India 'could do business' with Taliban

India 'could do business' with Taliban

India may join world powers in engaging with moderate Taliban in Afghanistan, despite worries about repercussions for its own security, reports said Saturday. India still considers the Taliban to be a terrorist group with close links to al Qaeda and other
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (January 30, 2010).

Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
India 'could do business' with Taliban

India 'could do business' with Taliban

India may join world powers in engaging with moderate Taliban in Afghanistan, despite worries about repercussions for its own security, reports said Saturday. India still considers the Taliban to be a terrorist group with close links to al Qaeda and other
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (January 30, 2010).

Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
TIP seeks suo motu action by Supreme Court

TIP seeks suo motu action by Supreme Court

Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has requested the Supreme Court to take suo motu notice of the biggest scam in the country in ''award of rental power plants (RPPs) contracts'' with post-bid changes that benefited sponsors.
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (January 30, 2010).

Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
TIP seeks suo motu action by Supreme Court

TIP seeks suo motu action by Supreme Court

Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has requested the Supreme Court to take suo motu notice of the biggest scam in the country in 'award of rental power plants (RPPs) contracts' with post-bid changes that benefited sponsors.
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (January 30, 2010).

Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
TIP seeks suo motu action by Supreme Court

TIP seeks suo motu action by Supreme Court

Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has requested the Supreme Court to take suo motu notice of the biggest scam in the country in 'award of rental power plants (RPPs) contracts' with post-bid changes that benefited sponsors.
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Rates of Pipe Fittings

Rates of Pipe Fittings

Pipe fitting rates in rupees prevailing in the markets in Karachi on Saturday (January 30, 2010).

Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
ADB report on RPPs: government clarifies position

ADB report on RPPs: government clarifies position

The press has carried extensive reporting and evaluation of the ADB report on the RPPs. In order to clarify the GoP position, an issue-wise account has been developed which is as under:
Published 31 Jan, 2010 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 (January 30, 2010).

Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
ADB report on RPPs: government clarifies position

ADB report on RPPs: government clarifies position

The press has carried extensive reporting and evaluation of the ADB report on the RPPs. In order to clarify the GoP position, an issue-wise account has been developed which is as under:
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (January 30, 2010).

Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
ADB report on RPPs: government clarifies position

ADB report on RPPs: government clarifies position

The press has carried extensive reporting and evaluation of the ADB report on the RPPs. In order to clarify the GoP position, an issue-wise account has been developed which is as under:
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (January 30, 2010).

Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
MPS sees improved capital account balance

MPS sees improved capital account balance

The capital and financial account balance significantly during H1-FY10 due to a modest increase in foreign portfolio investment, SDR allocation and SBA flows from IMF, despite a fall in foreign direct investment. According to State Bank of Pakistan''s (SB
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (January 30, 2010).

Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
MPS sees improved capital account balance

MPS sees improved capital account balance

The capital and financial account balance significantly during H1-FY10 due to a modest increase in foreign portfolio investment, SDR allocation and SBA flows from IMF, despite a fall in foreign direct investment. According to State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (January 30, 2010).

Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
MPS sees improved capital account balance

MPS sees improved capital account balance

The capital and financial account balance significantly during H1-FY10 due to a modest increase in foreign portfolio investment, SDR allocation and SBA flows from IMF, despite a fall in foreign direct investment. According to State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (January 30, 2010).

Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar at 85.05

THE RUPEE: dollar at 85.05

High demand for dollars forced the rupee to touch the new low and give up its stability versus the US currency at 85 on the interbank market on Saturday, marketmen said. The rupee lost 25 paisa against dollar for buying and selling at 85.05 and 85.10, the
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar at 85.05

THE RUPEE: dollar at 85.05

High demand for dollars forced the rupee to touch the new low and give up its stability versus the US currency at 85 on the interbank market on Saturday, marketmen said. The rupee lost 25 paisa against dollar for buying and selling at 85.05 and 85.10, the
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Judges to be appointed through consensus: Gilani

Judges to be appointed through consensus: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday said there was no confrontation among the institutions and judges would be appointed with consensus. Talking to media after a surprise visit to an educational institution of the Capital, Gilani said he wa
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Judges to be appointed through consensus: Gilani

Judges to be appointed through consensus: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday said there was no confrontation among the institutions and judges would be appointed with consensus. Talking to media after a surprise visit to an educational institution of the Capital, Gilani said he wa
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Taliban deny meeting UN envoy

Taliban deny meeting UN envoy

The Taliban denied on Saturday that leaders of the group fighting to overthrow the Afghan government had met UN representatives to discuss bringing peace to Afghanistan. The Taliban issued a statement branding reports of a meeting with the UN's outgoing s
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Taliban deny meeting UN envoy

Taliban deny meeting UN envoy

The Taliban denied on Saturday that leaders of the group fighting to overthrow the Afghan government had met UN representatives to discuss bringing peace to Afghanistan. The Taliban issued a statement branding reports of a meeting with the UN's outgoing s
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (January 30, 2010).

Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Thousands rally to urge Putin to resign

Thousands rally to urge Putin to resign

Up to 10,000 people rallied in the Russian Baltic enclave of Kaliningrad on Saturday demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin over living costs and unemployment, a rare show of anger with the popular figure. Boris Nemtsov, a leader of op
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
World currencies and dollar

World currencies and dollar

Value of the dollar in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Saturday (January 30, 2010).

Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Thousands rally to urge Putin to resign

Thousands rally to urge Putin to resign

Up to 10,000 people rallied in the Russian Baltic enclave of Kaliningrad on Saturday demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin over living costs and unemployment, a rare show of anger with the popular figure. Boris Nemtsov, a leader of op
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
NYC fire in immigrant housing kills at least five

NYC fire in immigrant housing kills at least five

Fire engulfed a building housing Guatemalan immigrants Saturday, collapsing part of the roof, trapping residents and killing at least five people, authorities said. Four people in the building were injured, including an infant who was tossed out the windo
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
NYC fire in immigrant housing kills at least five

NYC fire in immigrant housing kills at least five

Fire engulfed a building housing Guatemalan immigrants Saturday, collapsing part of the roof, trapping residents and killing at least five people, authorities said. Four people in the building were injured, including an infant who was tossed out the windo
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Pakistan must play bigger Afghanistan role: Merkel

Pakistan must play bigger Afghanistan role: Merkel

Pakistan should be more closely involved in solving the Afghan conflict, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in a newspaper interview due to be published on Sunday. "There will be no peace in this region unless Pakistan carries its share of responsibilit
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Pakistan must play bigger Afghanistan role: Merkel

Pakistan must play bigger Afghanistan role: Merkel

Pakistan should be more closely involved in solving the Afghan conflict, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in a newspaper interview due to be published on Sunday. "There will be no peace in this region unless Pakistan carries its share of responsibilit
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Interpreter kills two US soldiers in Afghanistan

Interpreter kills two US soldiers in Afghanistan

An interpreter in Afghanistan shot dead two US soldiers, a US military official said on Saturday, adding that the attacker appeared to be a disgruntled employee rather than a militant. The Nato-led force in Afghanistan said earlier that two US service mem
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Saturday (January 30, 2010).

Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Interpreter kills two US soldiers in Afghanistan

Interpreter kills two US soldiers in Afghanistan

An interpreter in Afghanistan shot dead two US soldiers, a US military official said on Saturday, adding that the attacker appeared to be a disgruntled employee rather than a militant. The Nato-led force in Afghanistan said earlier that two US service mem
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Saturday (January 30, 2010).
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Channel dredging contract: TIP points out serious violations by PQA

Channel dredging contract: TIP points out serious violations by PQA

A number of serious violations have been committed by Port Qasim Authority (PQA) in the procurement process for the award of channel maintenance dredging works 2009-10. Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has pointed to these violations in several l
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Channel dredging contract: TIP points out serious violations by PQA

Channel dredging contract: TIP points out serious violations by PQA

A number of serious violations have been committed by Port Qasim Authority (PQA) in the procurement process for the award of channel maintenance dredging works 2009-10. Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has pointed to these violations in several l
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Saturday (January 30, 2010).

Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Channel dredging contract: TIP points out serious violations by PQA

Channel dredging contract: TIP points out serious violations by PQA

A number of serious violations have been committed by Port Qasim Authority (PQA) in the procurement process for the award of channel maintenance dredging works 2009-10. Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has pointed to these violations in several l
Published 31 Jan, 2010 12:00am
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