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Print - 2010-02-13
London cocoa, sugar and coffee ease

London cocoa, sugar and coffee ease

Cocoa, raw sugar and arabica coffee futures on ICE all eased on Friday, weighed by the strength of the dollar as the euro weakened on concern about the financial outlook in Greece. "Currency markets are driving the price of commodities at the moment," one
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
PML-N, MQM oppose 'FPSC (Amendment) Bill 2010'

PML-N, MQM oppose 'FPSC (Amendment) Bill 2010'

The PML-N on Friday strongly opposed the "Federal Public Service Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2010" when the government tried to get it approved from National Assembly, saying that the government wants to take out contract employees in BS-16 and above fro
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Problems of lawyers: LBA body advised to submit recommendations

Problems of lawyers: LBA body advised to submit recommendations

Punjab Chief Minister Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif has advised the special committee of the Lahore Bar Association (LBA) to submit its recommendations within next ten days to resolve lawyers community's problems on priority basis.
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Sindh, Punjab dispute over water: Rabbani for convening meeting of CCI

Sindh, Punjab dispute over water: Rabbani for convening meeting of CCI

Senator Raza Rabbani has stressed the need for convening the meeting of the Council of Common Interest (CCI) to resolve the widening conflict over water between Sindh and Punjab. He was speaking on a point of order in the Upper House of the Parliament dur
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
PML-N and ANP lock horns over renaming NWFP

PML-N and ANP lock horns over renaming NWFP

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Awami National Party (ANP) have locked horns on the issue of renaming NWFP, party source told Business Record on Friday. According to the sources, both the parties are not showing flexibility on their respectiv
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
10 gas fields in Sindh earning Rs 124 billion annually, Senate told

10 gas fields in Sindh earning Rs 124 billion annually, Senate told

Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Naveed Qamar told Upper House of the Parliament that 10 gas fields located in Sindh province were earning an operating income of Rs 124 billion annually, while local people were accommodated on these ga
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Rangers arrest 32 suspects

Rangers arrest 32 suspects

The Rangers rounded up 32 suspects along with weapons during crackdown against terrorists and anti-social elements, following had been entrusted with special powers. According to the Rangers sources, the seizure included one KK, 2 rifles, two 12-bore repe
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Iranian envoy for promoting economic ties

Iranian envoy for promoting economic ties

Iranian Consul General Saeed Kharazi has said that there is a wide scope of co-operation between Iran and Pakistan in different sectors and there is a pressing need for promoting trade, economic and cultural relations between the two countries. He was spe
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
New York cotton settles higher

New York cotton settles higher

Cotton futures finished higher on Friday ahead of a holiday weekend, as the market defied commodity sector selling caused by risk aversion over Greece's debt plan and China's tightening of bank rules, brokers said. The market will be shut Monday for the U
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Constitutional reforms body being used for personal interests: Nisar

Constitutional reforms body being used for personal interests: Nisar

Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, has said that Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional Reforms is being used for personal interest of the rulers and the PML-N will not become part of it. He expressed these views on
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Copper sinks

Copper sinks

Copper sank on Friday as a stronger dollar weighed and China's move to tighten monetary policy sparked worries demand from the world's top metals consumer may stutter. Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange ended at $6,810 a tonne from $6,940 at th
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Oil falls after China moves to limit bank lending

Oil falls after China moves to limit bank lending

Oil fell more than a dollar to $74 a barrel on Friday, weighed down by rising US crude inventories and concerns that China's unexpected move to lift bank reserve requirements could slow commodity demand in the world's No 2 fuel consumer. China's central b
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Gold slides in Europe

Gold slides in Europe

Gold was down 1 percent in Europe on Friday as the dollar hit a seven-month high versus a basket of currencies after China unveiled a surprise hike in commercial banks' reserve requirements. The euro slipped to a nine-month low against the dollar after a
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Coffee, sugar and cocoa ease

Coffee, sugar and cocoa ease

Summaries of the ICE Futures US cocoa, coffee and sugar markets early on Thursday. May arabica coffee down 0.40 cent at $1.3325 per lb at 11:02 am EST (1602 GMT). Session range from $1.3145 to $1.3355. Lower on continued March/May spreading and pressure f
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat and corn fall

US MIDDAY: wheat and corn fall

Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures fell in early trading on Friday on pressure from a firm dollar that makes US commodities less attractive to investors looking for a hedge against inflation. Wheat futures at the Kansas City Board of Trade and the Minne
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soya declines

US MIDDAY: soya declines

Soyabean futures on the Chicago Board of Trade fell early on Friday, pressured by a firmer dollar, disappointing US export sales and news that China raised bank reserve levels for the second time this year, traders said. The move by China, the world's lar
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Al Meezan extends subscription period for MSF

Al Meezan extends subscription period for MSF

Upon receiving huge response from investors in Meezan Sovereign Fund (MSF), Al Meezan Investment Management Ltd (AL Meezan) has extended the initial launch period of MSF up to Monday February 15. Al Meezan has recently launched Pakistan's first Shariah co
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
European credit markets sharply wider

European credit markets sharply wider

European credit markets closed sharply wider in cash bonds and indexes, led by banks and Dubai credits, shrugging off earlier optimism that a tentative resolution on Greek sovereign debt would cut market volatility. European banks underperformed with cash
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
European credit markets sharply wider

European credit markets sharply wider

European credit markets closed sharply wider in cash bonds and indexes, led by banks and Dubai credits, shrugging off earlier optimism that a tentative resolution on Greek sovereign debt would cut market volatility. European banks underperformed with cash
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Most Southeast Asian stock extend gains

Most Southeast Asian stock extend gains

Most Southeast Asian stock markets extended their gains on Friday, cheered by the European Union's pledge to aid Greece, with earnings plays helping to push Thailand and Indonesia to around one-week high. Thailand's benchmark SET index ended up 0.4 percen
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
FTSE closes lower after China ups bank reserves

FTSE closes lower after China ups bank reserves

Britain's top share index fell on Friday, led lower by banks and commodity stocks on monetary tightening in China and downbeat growth figures from the eurozone, while defensive stocks were in demand. The FTSE 100 closed down 19.03 points, or 0.4 percent,
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Seminar on Islamic Banking organised

Seminar on Islamic Banking organised

Habib Bank Limited and Employers Federation of Pakistan recently organised an industry awareness seminar which was attended by CEOs/CFOs of various companies. The presentation was made on the following topics:
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Maldives', Kyrgyz, Danish envoys call on Amin Fahim

Maldives', Kyrgyz, Danish envoys call on Amin Fahim

The High Commission of Maldives Ms Aishath Shehnaz Adam, Ambassador of Kyrgyz Republic Bektur Asanov and Royal Danish Ambassador Anders Hougaard called on Minister for Commerce Makhdoom Amin Fahim here Friday. Talking to the Maldives' High Commissioner, t
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
PAC furious on distortion of facts by revenue secretary

PAC furious on distortion of facts by revenue secretary

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) was furious on distortion of facts by secretary revenue who moved a summary to the Prime Minister for exoneration of a collector customs, allegedly involved in grant of inadmissible refund of excise duty worth Rs 140 mi
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper slides

US MIDDAY: copper slides

US copper futures fell over three percent early on Friday morning, matching a softer tone across the broader commodity complex, as the dollar strengthened and economic recovery worries mounted after China increased bank reserve levels. Benchmark copper fo
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
N86 8MP Click it! Competition: Nokia announces winners

N86 8MP Click it! Competition: Nokia announces winners

A prize distribution ceremony of N86 8MP Click it! Competition was held jointly by Nokia and Brandsynario.com, here. Nokia N86 8MP Click it! Competition was launched by Brandsynario in collaboration with Nokia on 23rd November 2009 and closed off on 23rd
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Ruet body meeting on February 14

Ruet body meeting on February 14

The meeting of Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal Committees for sighting of the moon of Rabi-ul-Awwal 1431 Hijri will be held on Sunday (February 14) at their respective headquarters, said a press release issued here on Friday.
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Ceremony to award best researchers of NWFP held

Ceremony to award best researchers of NWFP held

Three best researchers of NWFP for the year 2009 were awarded cash awards of Rs 50,000, Rs 30,000 and Rs 20,000 under the aegis of Academia Industry Government Roundtable which was the first event of the organisation since its establishment 7 months back.
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Thar, Badin coalfields: 'Sindh Coal Development Fund' being set up

Thar, Badin coalfields: 'Sindh Coal Development Fund' being set up

The Sindh Coal Development Fund is being set up to accelerate the development of Thar and Badin coalfields to generate coal-based electricity as soon as possible for overcoming the ongoing energy crisis in the country, it is reliably learnt.
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Warid launches 'Minute Package'

Warid launches 'Minute Package'

Warid Telecom (Pvt) Ltd, country's most favourite and third largest cellular company announced the launch of another exciting and economical prepaid package, 'Warid Minute Package'. Having the history of introducing the most innovative products and servic
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Pakistan being promoted as destination for foreign investment

Pakistan being promoted as destination for foreign investment

The Embassy of the Netherlands is promoting Pakistan as a destination for foreign investment. This was stated by the Dutch Ambassador in Pakistan, Joost Reintjes. He was talking to a delegation of the Overseas Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) here
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Charlie Wilson helped change course of global events: Haqqani

Charlie Wilson helped change course of global events: Haqqani

Congress-man Charlie Wilson was a "remarkable individual, who by dint of his personality, persistence and passion helped change the course of global events," ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani said on Friday while condoling loss of the America
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

Was the Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani being kept in darkness on important legislation? Wouldn't you think of this when no one less than the Prime Minister has to intervene to defer the two bills in a row during the last two days and that too afte
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
ICCI for revival of sick industrial units

ICCI for revival of sick industrial units

Businessmen in a meeting at Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) urged the government to take urgent measures for revival of sick Industrial units. Chairing the meeting, ICCI Vice Presidents, Karim Aziz Malik and Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari said t
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
PSCI officers seek promotions

PSCI officers seek promotions

Field officers of Pakistan Cotton Standards Institute (PSCI) have appealed to prime minister to promote them in next scales because they were recruited between 1983 and 1991 in Grade 16 but in spite of serving for 19 to 26 years they are still in Grade 16
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Meeting to review population welfare programme

Meeting to review population welfare programme

DCO Saeed Wahlah has directed to mobilise the joint efforts to make the population welfare programme a success for strengthening the trend of faamily planning in the society. He was presiding over a meeting of District Population Welfare Technical and Co-
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Part of 'Clean Punjab' plan started in Faisalabad

Part of 'Clean Punjab' plan started in Faisalabad

On the directions of Punjab government regarding 'Clean Punjab Programme', the Faisalabad district administration has launched a comprehensive campaign for cleaning the industrial city, removal of encroachments and maintenance of green belts. This was sta
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (February 12, 2010) and the forecast for Saturday (February 13, 2010).

Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Need to promote biogas plants in villages stressed

Need to promote biogas plants in villages stressed

Pakistan can meet its energy crisis through promoting biogas plants in every village like neighbouring countries like China, which has developed 22 million plants, India 4 million, and Nepal 2 million, but Pakistan has only 4000 biogas plants, said Sarfra
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (February 12, 2010).

Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
UAE and China among several countries to import Pakistani marble

UAE and China among several countries to import Pakistani marble

China and United Arab Emirates are among several countries of the world that have shown interest to import marble from Pakistan. According to a press release issued here on Friday by Pakistan Stone Development Company, importers from these countries have
Published 13 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 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Subsidised sugar: production of CNIC criticised

Subsidised sugar: production of CNIC criticised

A large number of people from Balochistan has termed the government's decision to produce Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) before purchasing subsidised sugar from Utility Stores as unjust. Talking to Radio Mashaal, they say that a predominated p
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Pakistan offers to train Thai army officers

Pakistan offers to train Thai army officers

Lieutenant General Taraton Sriyabhanda, Deputy Commanding General National Defence Studies Institute (NDSI), Thailand, Friday called on General Tariq Majid, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) at Joint Staff Headquarters. During the meeting,
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Vice chancellor opens sports gala in UAF

Vice chancellor opens sports gala in UAF

The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, is making conscientious efforts to provide state-of-the-art educational, research, residential and sports facilities to its students and staff, thereby enabling them to excel in their professional domains, said V
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Sindh government urged to ensure release of water to Balochistan

Sindh government urged to ensure release of water to Balochistan

Balochistan Excise and Taxation Minister Mir Muhammad Amin Umrani has called upon the Sindh government to ensure the release of water to Balochistan according to its share so that the growers of the province get water for crop cultivation. Talking to APP
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
'Tunnel farming' technology gains popularity in Sialkot

'Tunnel farming' technology gains popularity in Sialkot

'Tunnel technology' for vegetable production is gaining popularity among the growers and farmers in the Sialkot district. A large number of farmers are trying to adopt tunnel farming aimed at producing the off-season vegetables for improving the economic
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
ADR team meets DHA Administrator

ADR team meets DHA Administrator

A representative delegation of Association of Defence Residents (ADR) led by its chairman Attique-ur-Rehman held a meeting with Administrator DHA' Brigadier Khalid Tirmizi to discuss the problems of the residents at DHA's Main Office here on Friday. DHA/C
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold retreats

US MIDDAY: gold retreats

Gold futures retreated below $1,090 an ounce on Friday as the dollar rallied against the euro on fiscal worries about Greece, and as China's raising bank reserve requirements took a toll on investor sentiment. COMEX April gold down $8.40 at $1,086.30 an o
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Amendments in Banking Companies Ordinance 1962

Amendments in Banking Companies Ordinance 1962

The Banking Companies (Amendment) Bill 2009 was passed by National Assembly (NA). Very important changes have been made and the public has the right to know what their elected representatives discussed. There was a time when newspapers used to publish the
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Turbulent times ahead in Year of Tiger: soothsayers

Turbulent times ahead in Year of Tiger: soothsayers

US President Barack Obama's fortunes will sink further and nuclear threats will grow, but the world economy will bounce back in the turbulent Year of the Tiger, Chinese soothsayers predict. "Obama will start going downhill this year. He will not be able t
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Budget Strategy Paper 2010-13: Challenge of improving tax-to-GDP ratio

Budget Strategy Paper 2010-13: Challenge of improving tax-to-GDP ratio

In the Budget Strategy Paper 2010-2013 - just approved by federal cabinet - challenges of increasing the tax-to-GDP ratio and fixing of economic priorities for the next three budgetary years have been poorly handled. The tax revenues are to be increased f
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
The development of a university?

The development of a university?

The nature of my work takes me in to different worlds of the most exciting sector. The agriculture sector in which I have spent most of my life unfolds itself in many ways and all these are exciting ones. There never is a dull moment and since I happen to
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Pressure on prices

Pressure on prices

There is clear evidence that the price situation in the country is coming under increasing pressure. According to the latest price data released by the Federal Bureau of Statistics on 10th February, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key indicator of infla
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
How not to express concern

How not to express concern

Washington continues to voice its worries about the security of Pakistan's nuclear assets. Vice President Joe Biden repeated, in more detail and with added emphasis, what Hillary Clinton said a few days back, on Thursday. As he put it, his greatest worry
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Sindh urged to raise voice against India's aggression on water

Sindh urged to raise voice against India's aggression on water

Chairman Human Rights Movement (HRM) Muhammad Nasir Iqbal Khan, Central Secretary General Muhammad Raza Advocate and General Secretary Punjab Haji Muhammad Saleem have said that the closure of rivers' water by India is an unethical and inhuman act. They q
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (February 12, 2010).

Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
PU, Malaysian university sign MoU

PU, Malaysian university sign MoU

Punjab University (PU) Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr Mujahid Kamran and Deputy VC University of Technology Malaysia (UTM) Professor Dr Muhammad Taj uddin signed a 5-year MoU on behalf of their respective universities here on Friday to actively enhance mut
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
'Rs 10 million allocated for upgrading school in Faisalabad'

'Rs 10 million allocated for upgrading school in Faisalabad'

Senior Provincial Minister Raja Riaz Ahmed has said that education is the top most priority of the present government and an amount of Rs 10 million has been allocated for the up-gradation of Raja Sher Mohammad Government Girls College at Chak No 122 JB i
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Ufone introduces 'Awaz Email'

Ufone introduces 'Awaz Email'

Ufone recently launched the first of its kind 'Awaz Email', which allows users to send a voice message to any email address anywhere in the world. By launch of this innovative service, Ufone the leader in innovation has once again taken the telecom indust
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
High cotton prices add salt to textile ministry's injury

High cotton prices add salt to textile ministry's injury

The all time high cotton prices are adding salt to the Ministry of Textile (MinTex) injuries as its effort to bail out the apparel sector by imposing quota restriction on cotton yarn export has fallen into abyss. Cotton prices have soared to peak of Rs 50
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Gems and jewellery sector: PGJDC efforts for uplift lauded

Gems and jewellery sector: PGJDC efforts for uplift lauded

Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Mir Hazar Khan Bijarani appreciated the efforts of Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) for the uplift of the Gems & Jewellery. In a recent meeting, a presentation about the Company.
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
PEF launches FAS Programme

PEF launches FAS Programme

Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) launched phase 6 of Foundation Assisted Schools (FAS) program in ten districts to promote quality education among the poor segments of the society who cannot afford such education for themselves. A total of 1337 PEF -Part
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
FBR officials hold demonstration for promotions

FBR officials hold demonstration for promotions

Auditors and senior auditors of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) staged a protest demonstration outside the Lahore Press Club here on Friday to press the government for acceptance of their demands. The protesters were holding placards, banners and they were
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Gradual implementation of CGT proposed

Gradual implementation of CGT proposed

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has proposed to the government to implement capital gain tax, initially at the rate of 5 percent in the next fiscal year, and gradually increase it to 10 percent by 2014-15. In its proposals for the federal budget 2010-11,
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Gradual implementation of CGT proposed

Gradual implementation of CGT proposed

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has proposed to the government to implement capital gain tax, initially at the rate of 5 percent in the next fiscal year, and gradually increase it to 10 percent by 2014-15. In its proposals for the federal budget 2010-11,
Published 13 Feb, 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 Friday (February 12, 2010).

Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Index slightly up

Index slightly up

The Karachi share market on Friday opened on a positive note and the KSE-100 index hit 9,881.77 points intra-day high level, up 78.97 points, on the back of fresh buying, mainly in oil and banking sector stocks. However, this momentum could not continue a
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Index slightly up

Index slightly up

The Karachi share market on Friday opened on a positive note and the KSE-100 index hit 9,881.77 points intra-day high level, up 78.97 points, on the back of fresh buying, mainly in oil and banking sector stocks. However, this momentum could not continue a
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Friday (February 12, 2010).
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Index slightly up

Index slightly up

The Karachi share market on Friday opened on a positive note and the KSE-100 index hit 9,881.77 points intra-day high level, up 78.97 points, on the back of fresh buying, mainly in oil and banking sector stocks. However, this momentum could not continue a
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Friday (February 12, 2010).

Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
BRIndex30 down 7.48 points

BRIndex30 down 7.48 points

On Friday, the BRIndex30 opened at 8,567.78 points and remained in positive for most of the market time, falling only in last minutes. It closed at 8,560.30 points with a negative change of -7.48 points, or -0.09 percent. It experienced intra-day high of
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
BRIndex30 down 7.48 points

BRIndex30 down 7.48 points

On Friday, the BRIndex30 opened at 8,567.78 points and remained in positive for most of the market time, falling only in last minutes. It closed at 8,560.30 points with a negative change of -7.48 points, or -0.09 percent. It experienced intra-day high of
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Naek re-affirms Pakistan's support for Kashmir cause

Naek re-affirms Pakistan's support for Kashmir cause

The world community must recognise and extend its unqualified support to the Kashmiris epic struggle to achieve their inalienable right to self-determination. This was observed in a meeting held between Chairman Senate, Farooq H. Naek and a 5-member deleg
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
US team briefed about nine-point economic agenda

US team briefed about nine-point economic agenda

A US delegation led by Neal Wollin, Deputy Secretary of Sate of US Treasure called on Finance Minister, Shaukat Tarin here on Friday. Tarin briefed them about the current economic situation and the government's efforts to combat the economic issues.
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Brokerage houses: Rs 550 million discrepancies detected in ledgers

Brokerage houses: Rs 550 million discrepancies detected in ledgers

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has Rs 550 million discrepancies in the ledgers of brokerage houses. Sources told Business Recorder on Friday that the Regional Tax Office (RTO), Karachi, has initiated audit exercise against stockbrokers under se
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Brokerage houses: Rs 550 million discrepancies detected in ledgers

Brokerage houses: Rs 550 million discrepancies detected in ledgers

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has Rs 550 million discrepancies in the ledgers of brokerage houses. Sources told Business Recorder on Friday that the Regional Tax Office (RTO), Karachi, has initiated audit exercise against stockbrokers under se
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Brokerage houses: Rs 550 million discrepancies detected in ledgers

Brokerage houses: Rs 550 million discrepancies detected in ledgers

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has Rs 550 million discrepancies in the ledgers of brokerage houses. Sources told Business Recorder on Friday that the Regional Tax Office (RTO), Karachi, has initiated audit exercise against stockbrokers under se
Published 13 Feb, 2010 12:00am
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