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Print - 2010-02-10
Muslim cleric's London home seized

Muslim cleric's London home seized

British legal aid authorities have seized the London home of jailed radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza to recover costs spent on defending him, they said Tuesday. The Egyptian-born former imam, who has one eye and a hook for one hand, was jailed for seven ye
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Nigerian parliament suspends ailing president

Nigerian parliament suspends ailing president

Nigeria's parliament on Tuesday voted to suspend ailing President Umaru Yar'Adua and hand power to his deputy until he is well enough to resume. Both houses of parliament voted to install Vice President Goodluck Jonathan as acting head-of-state, rejecting
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Zimbabwean law says blacks must own 51 percent of all firms

Zimbabwean law says blacks must own 51 percent of all firms

White business executives in Zimbabwe will be forced to ensure that blacks have a 51-per-cent controlling interest in their companies within the next five years, according to a draconian new law published Tuesday. The so-called "Indigenisation and Economi
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Malaysia sacks IAEA envoy

Malaysia sacks IAEA envoy

Malaysia has fired its ambassador to the UN nuclear watchdog for voting against a resolution rebuking Iran and he will be replaced as rotating head of the agency's governing body later this week, officials said. Mohd Arshad Manzoor Hussain, a 35-year dipl
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Afghan unrest kills US and Nato soldiers

Afghan unrest kills US and Nato soldiers

A US and another Nato soldier were killed in attacks in southern and eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, the alliance said. The US service member was killed in an improvised bomb blast in southern Afghanistan while the other soldier, whose nationality was not
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Over 60 feared dead, 400 hurt in Afghan avalanches

Over 60 feared dead, 400 hurt in Afghan avalanches

Massive avalanches roaring down a mountain pass north of Kabul may have killed more than 60 people Tuesday, Afghan officials said, as rescuers evacuated about 400 injured victims. Search-and-rescue teams recovered the bodies of 24 people but said they fea
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Sri Lankan parliament dissolved ahead of new vote

Sri Lankan parliament dissolved ahead of new vote

Sri Lanka's president dissolved the parliament Tuesday, setting the stage for new elections a day after authorities arrested the leader of the opposition - a move analysts said was meant to prevent him from contesting the vote. President Mahinda Rajapaksa
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Russia blasts US, Nato policies as security threat

Russia blasts US, Nato policies as security threat

Russia on Tuesday blasted US security moves in Europe, saying even toned-down missile defence plans were intended to weaken Russia and that the US-led Nato alliance remained a "serious" threat. "The development and deployment of missile defences is aimed
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Indian shares stay higher

Indian shares stay higher

Indian shares climbed 0.7 percent on Tuesday, stretching gains for a third day, as European and Asian markets saw some respite but the outlook remained clouded by uncertainties. Export-focused outsourcers such as bellwether Infosys Technologies, bigger ri
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Tuesday's midday trade: stocks rise broadly

Tuesday's midday trade: stocks rise broadly

US stocks rose broadly on Tuesday, with the Dow on track for its largest daily percentage advance since July, on reports eurozone countries will come to the aid of debt-stricken Greece. A senior German ruling coalition source said eurozone governments hav
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
European CDS tighten

European CDS tighten

European corporate credit default swap spreads tightened late on Tuesday, helped by reports that that eurozone countries will help debt-laden Greece. Greece's debt problems are set to be discussed at a summit of European Union leaders on Thursday, where E
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
European CDS tighten

European CDS tighten

European corporate credit default swap spreads tightened late on Tuesday, helped by reports that that eurozone countries will help debt-laden Greece. Greece's debt problems are set to be discussed at a summit of European Union leaders on Thursday, where E
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Singapore rises, others Southeast Asian stock markets jittery

Singapore rises, others Southeast Asian stock markets jittery

Singapore stocks jumped 1.9 percent on Tuesday but other Southeast Asian stock markets fell due to worries over the eurozone's debt problems and the implications for the global economic recovery. However, Indonesia picked up from a seven-week low, and Mal
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
UK's top share index rises

UK's top share index rises

Britain's top share index closed up on Tuesday, led higher by miners and banks, but lingering concerns over Europe's fiscal problems weighed on sentiment. The FTSE 100 ended 19.51 points or 0.4 percent ahead at 5,111.84, having hit a session high of 5,132
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Euro Libor at new low

Euro Libor at new low

Massive central bank liquidity helped push the benchmark euro interbank lending rate to a fresh record low on Tuesday despite signs of stress in Greece's repo market. Analysts said there were barely any flows in the Greek repo market, underscoring a lack
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Indian rupee strengthens

Indian rupee strengthens

The Indian rupee strengthened on Tuesday, pulling away from a seven-week low as sentiment was boosted by an increase in risk appetite, gains in the share market and the dollar's weakness against major currencies. The partially convertible rupee closed at
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Sterling falls versus euro

Sterling falls versus euro

Sterling fell against a broadly stronger euro on Tuesday following an unexpected jump in the UK trade deficit and in anticipation of eurozone help for debt-stricken Greece. Worries over how Greece will finance its public deficit have weighed on the euro,
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Euro soars in London

Euro soars in London

The euro rose on Tuesday, lifting further off a recent 8 1/2-month low against the dollar, as market speculation that a bailout of Greece could soon be organised prompted a squeeze of vulnerable short positions. Talk of a possible rescue for Greece emerge
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
New York cotton near four-week high

New York cotton near four-week high

Cotton futures finished near a 4-week high Tuesday on all-around buying sparked by a bullish government supply/demand report, and some follow-through interest should lift prices this week, brokers said. The key March cotton contract rose the 3.00-cent lim
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Liffe sugar, coffee rise

Liffe sugar, coffee rise

March white sugar ended $11.60 higher at $749.60 a tonne. Market supported by a pick-up in physical demand after last week's sharp setback in prices and a weaker dollar.
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Copper prices rally

Copper prices rally

Copper prices rallied on Tuesday as a weaker dollar made the metal cheaper for non-US investors, but analysts said demand from top consumer China was quiet ahead of the country's new year holiday. Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange closed at $6
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Oil rises above $73

Oil rises above $73

Oil rose to settle more than 2 percent higher on Tuesday, buoyed by a weaker US dollar, gains on Wall Street, and a storm approaching the US Northeast. US crude prices for March delivery rose $1.86 to settle at $73.75 a barrel, after hitting an intra-day
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Gold rises above $1,070 in European trade

Gold rises above $1,070 in European trade

Gold rose above $1,070 an ounce on Tuesday as the dollar fell versus the euro amid speculation a rescue plan for struggling Greece may be arranged soon, enhancing the precious metal's appeal as an alternative asset. Spot gold hit a session high of $1,079.
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Sugar rises; coffee and cocoa dip

Sugar rises; coffee and cocoa dip

Summaries of the ICE Futures US cocoa, coffee and sugar markets early on Tuesday. March arabica coffee contract fell 0.85 cent to $1.2980 per lb at 11:05 am EST (1605 GMT). Session range from $1.2950 to $1.3220. March raw sugar contract rose 0.19 cent to
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat falls

US MIDDAY: wheat falls

Wheat futures fell at the Chicago Board of Trade early on Tuesday, turning lower following strength at the open as traders unloaded positions after Monday's short-covering rally fizzled. At 9:47 am CST (1547 GMT), CBOT soft red winter wheat for March deli
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans down, corn up

US MIDDAY: soyabeans down, corn up

Soyabean futures on the Chicago Board of Trade turned lower early Tuesday, retreating from higher ground in the face of farmer selling, traders said. As of 10:14 am CST (1614 GMT), March soyabeans were down 6 cents at $9.23-1/2 per bushel, trading from $9
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper extends gains

US MIDDAY: copper extends gains

US copper futures extended gains early on Tuesday on the back of a weaker dollar and strong car sales data in China, but lingering demand fears in the world's top copper consumer could still drag prices down. Benchmark copper for March delivery rose 4.00
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold rises

US MIDDAY: gold rises

US gold futures rose for a second day early on Tuesday as economic optimism and news that China's biggest sovereign wealth fund held a stake in the metal boosted bullion investor sentiment. COMEX April gold up $9.70 at $1,075.90 an ounce at 10:14 am EST (
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Residents complain of contaminated water supply

Residents complain of contaminated water supply

Residents of Tank while blaming Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA) for supplying contaminated drinking water have invited the attention of National Institute of Health Pakistan to take notice of the matter besides taking stern action against those resp
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Chinese businessmen for enhancing economic ties

Chinese businessmen for enhancing economic ties

A high powered delegation of Sichuan Province of China visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) here on Tuesday and discussed possibilities to further enhance trade, investment and economic co-operation with Pakistan.
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
An oversight

An oversight

Due to an oversight on my part some jottings got into print in place of the last paragraph of Spotlight on Tuesday, 9 February 2010.The missing last para is as under: As the process of "integration" gets underway in earnest, the reactions and responses fr
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Money laundering and corruption

Money laundering and corruption

Apropos the controversy about Pakistanis with dual nationality, holding public office. There are many success stories of hardworking Pakistanis living in the UK, and Europe, who are today multi-millionaires. They pay taxes and are respected citizens of th
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
NRO verdict: no room for vacillation

NRO verdict: no room for vacillation

The government has little moral or legal justification for not implementing or delaying the implementation of the Supreme Court judgement on the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO).By withdrawing it from the National Assembly and by subsequently abdic
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
GOOD MORNING: Karachi - the city of lights

GOOD MORNING: Karachi - the city of lights

In looking at the fear and the pessimism that characterises Karachi today, it is pertinent to keep in mind that it is almost twenty five years now that the Sindh capital has been experiencing bloodshed, and trauma, political restlessness and instability -
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Back to Sharm el-Sheikh

Back to Sharm el-Sheikh

With the agreement by India to hold talks at the foreign secretaries' level, the two neighbouring countries are back to where they ended up at Sharm el-Sheikh. This means New Delhi is willing to hold talks without any riders. They would, however, be short
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Attempt on Sheikh Rashid

Attempt on Sheikh Rashid

Electoral violence is not something unusual in Pakistan, as elsewhere in the world, but the manner in which Sheikh Rashid was attacked and injured and his two guards and a party worker killed tends to place the incident outside that pale. With polling sti
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Sindh University announcement

Sindh University announcement

The Director Admissions University of Sindh has notified for information to candidates who have been selected on merit for admissions to various disciplines of Bachelors and Masters Degree Programme on self finance scheme and general merit seats under 4th
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Pakistan participates in gem, mineral, fossil show in Tucson

Pakistan participates in gem, mineral, fossil show in Tucson

The Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) is participating in the prestigious Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase, Tucson, Arizona, US. A statement here on Tuesday said the PGJDC was facilitating Gems and Jewellery exhibitors and delegates
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Customs installs latest Container Scanner Facility

Customs installs latest Container Scanner Facility

Pakistan Customs on Tuesday introduced latest Container Scanning Facility (Eagle Gantry) at Karachi Port to detect narcotics and other illegal goods. This new scanner is capable of detecting narcotics and other contraband goods easily and rapidly. Model C
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
SAI chairman concerned over non-resumption of work at IRO

SAI chairman concerned over non-resumption of work at IRO

Chairman, Site Association of Industry (SAI), Saleem Parekh, has raised serious concern over non-resumption of routine work at Inland Revenue Office (IRO) at Income Tax building. He informed that after amalgamation of sales tax department with income tax
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Teachers, students urged to help improve reputation of University

Teachers, students urged to help improve reputation of University

Vice Chancellor University of Sindh Professor Dr Nazir A Mughal has underlined the importance of academic research and urged upon the teachers to take regular classes as it wold help improving the reputation of the university. He was talking to teachers a
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
PTA Report: complete depletion of IPv4 likely in 2014

PTA Report: complete depletion of IPv4 likely in 2014

A recently concluded report of IPv6 Monitory Group, formulated by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in view of the future forecast and usage of IP (Internet Protocol), has estimated that complete depletion of IPv4 addresses would take place somew
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Nestle Pakistan's profit after tax increases to Rs 3.005 billion

Nestle Pakistan's profit after tax increases to Rs 3.005 billion

The profit after tax of Nestle Pakistan has increased to Rs 3.005 billion in the year ended December 31, 2009 as compared to Rs 1.552 billion earned in the corresponding period in 2008. The company's earning per share has surged to Rs 66.27 in the period
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Nestle Pakistan's profit after tax increases to Rs 3.005 billion

Nestle Pakistan's profit after tax increases to Rs 3.005 billion

The profit after tax of Nestle Pakistan has increased to Rs 3.005 billion in the year ended December 31, 2009 as compared to Rs 1.552 billion earned in the corresponding period in 2008. The company's earning per share has surged to Rs 66.27 in the period
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Meezan Bank records 75 percent rise in profit

Meezan Bank records 75 percent rise in profit

Meezan Bank Ltd has recorded phenomenal growth in its profit before tax that stood at Rs 1.7 billion - 75 percent higher than the previous year. Meezan was the first bank in Pakistan to declare the results in a meeting of the Board of Directors held on Fe
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Meezan Bank records 75 percent rise in profit

Meezan Bank records 75 percent rise in profit

Meezan Bank Ltd has recorded phenomenal growth in its profit before tax that stood at Rs 1.7 billion - 75 percent higher than the previous year. Meezan was the first bank in Pakistan to declare the results in a meeting of the Board of Directors held on Fe
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
FBR chairman to visit FDP

FBR chairman to visit FDP

Chairman, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Sohail Ahmed, will visit Faisalabad Dry Port (FDP) shortly to personally appraise the problems being confronted by the exporters and importers and find-out their instantaneous solution. The invitation for this vis
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Qazi lauds Sudanese electoral progress

Qazi lauds Sudanese electoral progress

The outgoing United Nations envoy in Sudan, Ashraf Jehangir Qazi has lauded the recent developments in the country's electoral process, and urged the parties of the north-south peace agreement to press ahead during what will be a crucial year for the nati
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Iranian envoy calls on Sardar Aseff

Iranian envoy calls on Sardar Aseff

Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Mashallah Shakiri called on Federal Minister for Education Sardar Aseff Ahmad Ali here on Tuesday. They discussed the matters of mutual interest and emphasised the need to boost co-operation between the two countries in vari
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Call for greater cooperation between Pakistan and Iran

Call for greater cooperation between Pakistan and Iran

Pakistan and Iran have stressed that parliamentary relations and people-to-people contacts are two key factors in strengthening relations between the two countries, says a joint statement issued at the conclusion of Speaker National Assembly Dr Fehmida Mi
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Over one million children to be administered polio vaccines

Over one million children to be administered polio vaccines

The 3-day polio campaign will start from 15 to 17 February during which more than 1.199 million children of under 5-year age would be administered polio vaccine in the district. This was informed during a meeting of District Polio Eradication Committee he
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
151 nurses regularised

151 nurses regularised

Health department has regularised 151 nurses appointed through the District Selection Committee on contract basis on the direction of Chief Minister Mian Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif. According to a handout here on Tuesday, upon regularisation the nurses would
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Young doctors urged to cater modern treatment to the poor

Young doctors urged to cater modern treatment to the poor

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif called upon young doctors to supplement his efforts for the provision of modern treatment facilities to the poor masses and improvement of healthcare system. He was addressing a function held in honour of stud
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Irsa releases 241,750 cusecs water

Irsa releases 241,750 cusecs water

The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) on Tuesday released 241,750 cusecs water from various rim stations with inflow of 178,554 cusecs. According to the Irsa, the maximum water level in River Indus at Tarbela was 1416.40 feet which was 47.40 feet higher
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Condolence reference for Ajmal Khattak held at Sweden

Condolence reference for Ajmal Khattak held at Sweden

To pay homage and tributes to veteran politician, poet, writer and former Central President of Awami National Party Ajmal Khan Khattak, a special condolence reference was held at Stockholm, Sweden under the auspices of ANP Sweden on Tuesday.
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Plan to attain self-sufficiency in gas production

Plan to attain self-sufficiency in gas production

An integrated plan is being evolved to make the country self-sufficient in natural gas production and to meet the future demand of natural gas in the country including AJK, official sources said. The sources told newsmen here on Tuesday that the governmen
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Two-day weekly CNG closure creating problems

Two-day weekly CNG closure creating problems

Two-day weekly closure of CNG stations has compounded the problems of the users of public transport. There are increasing complaints that transporters in the twin cities charge higher fare during CNG shutdown. The residents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi als
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

The issue of US-based security firm's, Blackwater, presence in Pakistan dominated the Tuesday's proceedings of Lower House of the Parliament, as Interior Minister Rehman Malik faced barrage of questions from the opposition particularly from Pakistan Musli
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
PEF magazine 'THE HOPE' publishes

PEF magazine 'THE HOPE' publishes

A quarterly bilingual magazine of the Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) "THE HOPE" has been published under the Communication Wing of the PEF, which is scholarly contributing for the promotion of education in the marginalised section of the society. The p
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Iftikhar to launch Smeda publications on IPR

Iftikhar to launch Smeda publications on IPR

The SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vice President Iftikhar Ali Malik is going to launch a series of five publications compiled by Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) in collaboration with World Intellectual Property Organisa
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Election campaign in NA-123 picks up momentum

Election campaign in NA-123 picks up momentum

The election campaign in NA-123 on Tuesday picked up momentum, as central election office of PML-N candidate for NA-123 Mohammad Pervez Malik formally opened. The office has been set up at the residence of Punjab Minister Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman. A large
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
PML-N leadership asked to ease food crisis

PML-N leadership asked to ease food crisis

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Central Information Secretary Omar Sarfraz Cheema has on Tuesday advised the PML-N leadership to take some constructive steps to help ease the food crises rather than resorting to political slogans.
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
50 percent of sowing target of sunflower may not be achieved: PODB

50 percent of sowing target of sunflower may not be achieved: PODB

Unfavourable climate, attractive support price for wheat and difficulties in marketing have resulted in less sowing of sunflower in the country and it is feared that even 50 per cent of the sowing target of 1.2 million acres of land cannot be achieved.
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Property Tax rates being revised, Punjab Assembly told

Property Tax rates being revised, Punjab Assembly told

Punjab Excise Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman on Tuesday told Punjab Assembly that the property tax rates were being revised and these would be finalised by the start of next fiscal year. The property tax rates are revised after every five years, adding
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
LLB exams at Sindh University from February 15

LLB exams at Sindh University from February 15

The Controller of Examinations University of Sindh has announced on Tuesday that 2nd semester examination of 5-year LL.B degree programme will commence from February, 15. It was further announced that last date for the submission of examination forms at t
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Pen down strike by Multan BISE employees

Pen down strike by Multan BISE employees

The employees of Multan Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (BISE) observed pen-down strike on the call of Federation of Punjab Boards of Education and staged a demonstration to press the authorities for acceptance of their demands. The demo was l
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
'Traditional medical teaching methods require changes'

'Traditional medical teaching methods require changes'

Medical teachers expressed their grave concern over shortcomings of traditional medical teaching methods and said medical faculty needed to respond decisively and appropriately to the rapid changes in medical curriculum to ensure that the graduates were w
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (February 09, 2010) and the forecast for Wednesday (February 10, 2010).

Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Ikebana workshop at Alhamra Art Gallery from February 18

Ikebana workshop at Alhamra Art Gallery from February 18

The Embassy of Japan, Lahore Arts Council, Pakistan Japan Cultural Association, Lahore, and MEXT Alumni Association of Pakistan arc co-organising an Ikebana Workshop (Japanese art of flower arrangement) for ladies at Alhamra Art Gallery from 18th February
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
LHC dismisses petition for lifting ban on kite flying

LHC dismisses petition for lifting ban on kite flying

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday dismissed a writ petition seeking directions to lift ban on kite flying, observing that courts cannot permit license to kill in the name of Basant festival, as it is a dangerous activity. The court passed these order
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Punjab government's focus on industrial areas vital: LTIA

Punjab government's focus on industrial areas vital: LTIA

The Lahore Township Industrial Association (LTIA) has said that Punjab government's focus on industrial areas would definitely help province make a hub of industrial and economic activities. The LTIA Chairman Chaudhry Zaheer Bhutta stated this while speak
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Key stock and currency market movements

Key stock and currency market movements

The latest close of key indices on major world stock exchanges and the London closing values of the euro, the Japanese yen, the British pound and gold bullion (previous day's closes in brackets).

Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
'Molecular Haematology' workshop held

'Molecular Haematology' workshop held

Punjab University Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (MMG) organised a one-day workshop on "Molecular Haematology" in collaboration with Pakistan Society for Haematology, on Tuesday. Three types of lectures were delivered during the one-day
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Tuesday (February 09, 2010).

Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Snowfall, rains cause landslides in Neelum valley

Snowfall, rains cause landslides in Neelum valley

The recent heavy snowfall and rain caused landslides in different areas of Neelum valley, which damaged the Special Communications Organisation (SCO) Optical Fiber Cable, thereby disrupting telecom network in Jura, Mirpura and Kundal Shahi area.
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
LABARD to organise workshops for creating awareness

LABARD to organise workshops for creating awareness

The Lahore Businessmen Association for Rehabilitation of Disabled (LABARD) has planned to organise a series of seminars and workshops to have focused discussion on the specific issues related to various types of disabilities and also for creating general
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (February 09, 2010).

Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
'Hybrid rice has potential to increase yield to 130 maunds per acre'

'Hybrid rice has potential to increase yield to 130 maunds per acre'

Hybrid rice technology has the potential to help increase the yield to 130 maunds per acre, which would help country to increase rice production from the current 6 million to 8 million tons and export earnings from $7.5 to $8 billion. This was stated by S
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (February 09, 2010).

Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Peshawar blasts: Bodies formed to carry out assessment of losses

Peshawar blasts: Bodies formed to carry out assessment of losses

District Co-ordination Officer Peshawar, Siraj Ahmad on Tuesday constituted two separate sub-committees to carry out assessment of houses, shops and goods destroyed in 48 bomb blasts in the provincial metropolis for giving financial assistance to the trad
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (February 09, 2010).

Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Shujaat holds PML-N responsible for attack on Sheikh Rashid

Shujaat holds PML-N responsible for attack on Sheikh Rashid

Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) President, Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, has appealed to political parties including PML-N to withdraw their candidates in by-election of NA-55, Rawalpindi in favour of Sheikh Rashid Ahmed to put an end to new tradition of "po
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Tuesday (February 09, 2010) and for Wednesday (February 10, 2010)
Published 10 Feb, 2010 12:00am
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