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Print - 2010-07-29
Byzantine politics

Byzantine politics

Sardar Attique Ahmad Khan is set to be elected, unopposed, as the fourth prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir by the present AJK Legislative Assembly in its fourth year, consequent to a bizarre display of Byzantine politics in a region of immense sens
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Plane crash tragedy

Plane crash tragedy

The tragic crash of an Air-Blue Islamabad-bound flight from Karachi with 152 people on board into Islamabad's Margalla hills has left many questions unanswered, the foremost being: why was the plane allowed to land when an earlier flight was reportedly re
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Visible reduction in consumer finance

Visible reduction in consumer finance

After enjoying considerable popularity over the last few years, consumer financing by banks appears to be on the wane. According to the data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on 26th July, overall consumer financing plunged by Rs 50 billion or
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Babusar Polo festival from August 6

Babusar Polo festival from August 6

District sports officer Shafiq Ahmed Khan said Babusar Polo festival will start from August 6 and continue till August 8 at Babusar Getti Dass district Diamer. Talking to newsmen here on Wednesday, he said many national and international tourists would pa
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
300 businessmen to take part in Trade Fair in Germany

300 businessmen to take part in Trade Fair in Germany

As many as 300 businessmen from Pakistan are likely to take part in the world's largest 18th International Trade Fair K-2010 for Plastics and Rubber to be held in Düsseldorf, Germany from October 24-31, 2010. The Liaison Office for Messe Düsseldorf GmbH i
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
MCCI expresses concern over prolonged loadshedding

MCCI expresses concern over prolonged loadshedding

President Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) Malik Asrar Ahmed Awan in a press statement has expressed concern over long duration of loadshedding, which has adversely affected the industry. He said that the residents of Multan were experiencin
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Trade policies should be framed for five years: MCCI

Trade policies should be framed for five years: MCCI

Government should make its economic and trade policies in consultation with the business community and other stakeholders and they should be framed at least for five years. "We should take on board the stakeholders when we make policies regarding investme
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Cut in mark-up rates vital to export sector: SCCI

Cut in mark-up rates vital to export sector: SCCI

President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Mohammad Ishaq Butt has said that in the present economic crisis, all possible facilities are required from the government especially to the export sector to fulfil their foreign orders, for which
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
PBIT holds meeting to discus Pak-German trade relations

PBIT holds meeting to discus Pak-German trade relations

Chief Operating Officer, Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT), Fazal Abbas Maken held a meeting with Dr Gregor Schotten, Counsellor of Political & Economic Affairs, Germany, to discuss and explore Pak-German Trade Relations and other matters of mut
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Traders refuse to close shops at 8pm in Ramazan

Traders refuse to close shops at 8pm in Ramazan

Markazi Anjuman Tajiran (MAT), Small Traders Chamber (STC), Pakistan Traders Alliance (PTA) have rejected the closure of bazaars at 8:00 pm during the month of Ramazan and had formally informed the authorities of their decision in this regard.
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
TDAP holds certificate awarding ceremony

TDAP holds certificate awarding ceremony

Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) organised a certificate awarding ceremony at Lahore office for distribution of certificates among the participant of a five days workshop. The objective of the workshop was to train businessmen in this sector
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Absence of facilities makes proposed ROZs imperfect

Absence of facilities makes proposed ROZs imperfect

Exclusion of critical products from this duty-free eligibility, high cost and long shipment hours to US market and absence of higher levels of infrastructure and security are making proposed Reconstruction Opportunity Zones (ROZs) in Federally Administere
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Women urged to participate in outdoor sports

Women urged to participate in outdoor sports

Chairperson Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Women Wing, Robina Irfan has urged the sportswomen to participate in outdoor sports. She said that bankers and teams like PIA, KRL and PEL should form women teams to promote football among women in Pakistan.
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
FAP appreciates removal of regulatory duty

FAP appreciates removal of regulatory duty

Members of Farmers Associates Pakistan (FAP) have appreciated the decision of the government to remove the regulatory duty on export of cotton yarn from Pakistan. The tributes were paid to the government at a specially convened meeting under the chairmans
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Government urged not to increase CNG price

Government urged not to increase CNG price

Rejecting the plea of CNG dealers association, local CNG dealers have urged the government not to increase the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) by Rs 3 to Rs 56.63 per kg otherwise this business would collapse. Local dealers said that they were force
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Quetta market fire victims demand compensation

Quetta market fire victims demand compensation

Traders in Quetta on Wednesday demanded of the government to ensure compensation to the shopkeepers of scrape market, as they had to suffer 50 million losses due to the fire, which gutted the whole market weak ago. This was stated by the shopkeepers durin
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
National Assembly body seeks insurance of mine workers

National Assembly body seeks insurance of mine workers

The Sub-Committee of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Labour and Manpower on Wednesday emphasised the need to ensure life insurance of workers of mines of coal and minerals. A meeting of the Sub-Committee held in Quetta with the Chairman Malik
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
'Legislation on provision of social security to HBWs soon'

'Legislation on provision of social security to HBWs soon'

The provincial government is going to make a comprehensive legislation in the provincial assembly for provision of social security and other necessary facilities to Home Based Workers (HBWs) during the current calendar year. The national policy in this re
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Dr Eynulla meets Zardari

Dr Eynulla meets Zardari

The outgoing Ambassador of Azerbaijan Dr Eynulla Madatli paid farewell call on President Asif Ali Zardari here at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Wednesday. The President appreciated the services rendered by the outgoing ambassador for bringing the two countries closer a
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Mortar shell hits journalist's house in Bajaur

Mortar shell hits journalist's house in Bajaur

Six relatives of Bajaur based journalist, Zafarullah Banori including a teenager girl have been injured in exchange of fire between the security forces and militants. It was third consecutive strike either on his own house of his close relative during las
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
MoC giving final touches to APTTA

MoC giving final touches to APTTA

Ministry of Commerce (MoC) is said to be giving final touches to the much criticised Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) by incorporating the notes signed by Commerce Ministers of both the countries, well-informed sources told Business
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Afghanistan-Pakistan transit trade - a few clarifications

Afghanistan-Pakistan transit trade - a few clarifications

Afghanistan is a land-locked country and we are obliged to provide it with access to seaports under our international treaty obligations. Before I start writing on the issue, it would be appropriate to set in proper context the role of Pakistan for Afghan
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Traders concerned over signing of APTTA minutes

Traders concerned over signing of APTTA minutes

The business community of Islamabad and Rawalpindi has expressed serious concerns over the signing of the minutes of the meeting by the commerce ministers of the two countries that provide a disturbing blueprint for the subsequent finalisation of the Afgh
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
12 die as building collapses in Orangi Town

12 die as building collapses in Orangi Town

12 people including nine women and three children died and three others got injured when a multi storied building in Orangi Town collapsed on Wednesday. The rescue teams have recovered bodies of six women and one boy from the debris of the building while
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Heavy rains, floods kill 34 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Heavy rains, floods kill 34 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Flash floods and building collapses brought on by heavy rains killed 34 people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday, officials said. Heavy monsoon rain has fallen since Monday, inundating several villages in parts of the north-western Khyber Pakhtunkhwa pro
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Heavy rains, floods kill 34 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Heavy rains, floods kill 34 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Flash floods and building collapses brought on by heavy rains killed 34 people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday, officials said. Heavy monsoon rain has fallen since Monday, inundating several villages in parts of the north-western Khyber Pakhtunkhwa pro
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Bhitshah uplift project Phase-I near completion: CS

Bhitshah uplift project Phase-I near completion: CS

The Chief Secretary Sindh Fazul Rehman has said that Provincial Culture Department, Auqaf Department and Project Director Bhitshah Development Project have been simultaneously engaged with separate assignments of Bhitshah Development and Beautification Wo
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Power shortfall shrinks

Power shortfall shrinks

Power shortfall was reduced to 1477MW during last 24 hours with mild temperature in general. According to Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) sources, power generation stood at 13432MW against demand of 14909MW. Meanwhile, power generation through hyd
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
PARB approves Rs 140.22 million for research projects

PARB approves Rs 140.22 million for research projects

The Punjab Agricultural Research Board (PARB) has approved a sum of Rs 140.220 million for funding seven higher priority research projects. The approval was given in the 22nd meeting of the Board of Directors held here on Wednesday with the Punjab Ministe
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Nation Branding in Globalised World moot today in Berlin

Nation Branding in Globalised World moot today in Berlin

A 4-day International Conference "Nation Branding in a Globalised World" will open here on Thursday (today), said a press release received here on Wednesday. It has been organised by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD) and is being attended by part
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
PEF giving free education to deserving students

PEF giving free education to deserving students

The Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) is giving free education to as many as 13349 deserving students of Southern Punjab under New School Programme (NSP). Under the NSP, a monthly grant of Rs 46 lakh and 72 thousand is being provided to the 129 partner sc
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
US Embassy confirms death of two citizens

US Embassy confirms death of two citizens

The US Embassy on Wednesday confirmed death of its two citizens in the Airblue plane crash but refused to release their details. US Embassy chief spokesman Richard Snelsire confirmed that two Americans were also among the 152 people died due to crash of A
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Jamaat-e-Islami leaders grieved over plane crash

Jamaat-e-Islami leaders grieved over plane crash

Jamaat-e-Islami chief, Syed Munawwar Hassan, former chief, Qazi Hussain Ahmed, Secretary General, Liaquat Baloch and Deputy secretary general Dr Farid Ahmed Paracha, have expressed deep grief over the crash of the Airblue plane and the heavy loss of life
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Sindh Governor expresses grief

Sindh Governor expresses grief

Sindh Governor Dr Ishrat ul Ebad Khan has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the plane crash near Islamabad on Wednesday. In a statement here, he said it was a big tragedy that had saddened the countrymen, adding the entire
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Perils of Islamabad flying: pilot

Perils of Islamabad flying: pilot

The captain of the passenger jet that crashed in the hills of Islamabad on Wednesday was a top professional flying into one of the most testing airports for pilots, a colleague said. "Islamabad airport's location is not an easy destination to fly into," H
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Major air crashes

Major air crashes

A Airbus passenger jet operated by Airblue crashed in densely wooded hills outside the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, killing up to 152 people on board.
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Senate offers fateha for passengers, crew

Senate offers fateha for passengers, crew

The Senate was adjourned on Wednesday shortly after expressing shock over the plane crash and offering fateha for the passengers, killed in a private airline which was crashed into the Margalla hills of federal capital. The Senators expressed condolence o
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Six members of Youth Parliament among dead

Six members of Youth Parliament among dead

Six members of Youth Parliament including its Prime Minister Hassan Javed Khan were also died in the Air Blue plane mishap on Wednesday. These members of the Youth Parliament were travelling from Karachi to Islamabad to attend the Youth Parliament session
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Five-member committee to probe plane crash

Five-member committee to probe plane crash

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has constituted a five-member committee to investigate the plane crash of Air Blue flight No ED-202 of Airbus 320 at Margalla Hills on Wednesday. The five-member investigation team would be headed by Air Commodore Khawaja Ab
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Government to use DNA tests to identify victims

Government to use DNA tests to identify victims

Health officials said Wednesday they would have to use DNA tests to identify charred bodies plucked from the wreckage of an airliner that crashed into hills outside Islamabad. "Most of the dead bodies are in pieces, only body parts, some of them badly bur
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
List of crew and passengers

List of crew and passengers

The plane-crash of Air Blue flight ED-202 (Airbus 320) at Margalla Hills of federal capital has caused in killing of 152 people including 146 passengers and 6 crew members. There were 29 women and five children among passengers on board the ill-fated plan
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
At least 33 residents of Karachi were on board

At least 33 residents of Karachi were on board

At least 33 people who died in the plane crash on Wednesday early morning in Islamabad were identified as residents of Karachi. Sources in the aviation sector believe the number of victims belong to Karachi in the country's worst aviation crash, is estima
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Bilour grieved over loss of lives

Bilour grieved over loss of lives

Federal Minister for Railways Ghulam Ahmad Bilour has expressed his deep sorrow and grief over the loss of precious lives due to the dreadful incident of plane crash here in Islamabad. He said that plane crash is a tragic and sorrowful incident in the his
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Chief minister Punjab expresses deep sense of grief

Chief minister Punjab expresses deep sense of grief

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has expressed deep sense of grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in a tragic plane accident at Islamabad. According to an official here on Wednesday, he prayed that may Allah Almighty rest the depa
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Rahat meets Hafeez

Rahat meets Hafeez

Rahat Kounain Hassan, newly appointed Chairperson of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) paid a courtesy call on the Federal Minister for Finance, Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh here on Wednesday. She remained with the Federal Minister for sometime and d
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Additional resource creation: Gilani for finding new avenues

Additional resource creation: Gilani for finding new avenues

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday said government's long term measures have succeeded in stabilising the economy, as macro-economic stability has been restored and economy was back on its growth path.
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
President meets delegation of Task Force on Education

President meets delegation of Task Force on Education

President Asif Ali Zardari called for focused attention on developing primary education facilities, saying "it was not merely a matter of education but also of national survival, development and security in the long run". He said during his meeting with t
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Old enmity claims six lives in Okara

Old enmity claims six lives in Okara

Six people, including a couple and three minor girls, were killed by their rivals over old enmity in village Muhal Musa of Depalpur tehsil in the wee hours of Wednesday.
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Sibi-Jacobabad section: train service restored

Sibi-Jacobabad section: train service restored

The rail service on Sibi-Jacobabad section of Shakhar division has been restored after five days. All three trains including Jaffar Express, Quetta Express and Bolan Mail left for their destinations on their scheduled time. The rail traffic was suspended
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
FBR study suggests setting up of specialised agency

FBR study suggests setting up of specialised agency

The first ever study of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Accountability in Public Sector of Pakistan suggested merger of Federal Investigation Agency's (FIA) anti-corruption and economic crimes functions with National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Railways clarification

Railways clarification

Apropos to news item appearing in the Business Recorder on 28.07.2010 titled "Railway withdraws subsidies from fare", the spokesman of Pakistan Railway has shown reservations on the said news. He said.
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
JCI, Sindh Youth Minister ink MoU

JCI, Sindh Youth Minister ink MoU

The Junior Chamber International (JCI) World President Roland Kwemai has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Provincial Minister of Youth Affairs, Faisal Sabzwari on Wednesday afternoon at a local hotel. The JCI Chief has offered the gover
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
People continue Fateha Khwani for Iftikhar's son

People continue Fateha Khwani for Iftikhar's son

Fatiha Khwani for Mian Rashid Hussain, the son of Minister Information Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continued for fourth consecutive day at the Chief Minister House Peshawar. People from different walks of life kept on visiting Minister Information to condole with
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Nawaz forms body to consider Mastikhel's pardon

Nawaz forms body to consider Mastikhel's pardon

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid Mohammad Nawaz Sharif has formed a 4-member special committee under the leadership of Senior Advisor to Chief Minister Sirdar Zulfiqar Ali Khan Khosa to consider pardon for PML-N legislator Sanaullah Mastikhel se
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (July 28, 2010) and the forecast for Thursday (July 29, 2010).

Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Government urged to revoke decision of two weekly holidays

Government urged to revoke decision of two weekly holidays

Industrialists and traders on Wednesday urged the government to revoke its decision of extending the two weekly holidays till October 31. Government has taken this decision to counter the energy crisis prevalent in the country.
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (July 28, 2010).

Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
India warns BlackBerry over security threat

India warns BlackBerry over security threat

The Indian government has warned the maker of BlackBerry handsets that its operations will be closed down in India unless it addresses security concerns, a report said on Wednesday. The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked the Department of Telecommunicatio
Published 29 Jul, 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 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
India warns BlackBerry over security threat

India warns BlackBerry over security threat

The Indian government has warned the maker of BlackBerry handsets that its operations will be closed down in India unless it addresses security concerns, a report said on Wednesday. The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked the Department of Telecommunicatio
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
India warns BlackBerry over security threat

India warns BlackBerry over security threat

The Indian government has warned the maker of BlackBerry handsets that its operations will be closed down in India unless it addresses security concerns, a report said on Wednesday. The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked the Department of Telecommunicatio
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Lucky Cement stops production: ''illegal'' union blamed

Lucky Cement stops production: ''illegal'' union blamed

Lucky Cement, the largest cement manufacturing company of Pakistan, after taken hostage by a group of people who claim themselves as union leaders has been forced to close down and all its production activities are lying shut since last five days. Accordi
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Lucky Cement stops production: 'illegal' union blamed

Lucky Cement stops production: 'illegal' union blamed

Lucky Cement, the largest cement manufacturing company of Pakistan, after taken hostage by a group of people who claim themselves as union leaders has been forced to close down and all its production activities are lying shut since last five days. Accordi
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Lucky Cement stops production: 'illegal' union blamed

Lucky Cement stops production: 'illegal' union blamed

Lucky Cement, the largest cement manufacturing company of Pakistan, after taken hostage by a group of people who claim themselves as union leaders has been forced to close down and all its production activities are lying shut since last five days. Accordi
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (July 28, 2010).

Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Wednesday (July 28, 2010) and for Thursday (July 29, 2010).
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (July 28, 2010).

Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Spain's Catalonia votes to outlaw bullfighting

Spain's Catalonia votes to outlaw bullfighting

The Catalan parliament dealt the death blow to bullfighting in the region on Wednesday, outlawing the centuries-old spectacle for the first time on mainland Spain. The result of 68 in favour, 55 against the ban was expected, as Catalonia's parliament in D
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (July 28, 2010).

Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
Spain's Catalonia votes to outlaw bullfighting

Spain's Catalonia votes to outlaw bullfighting

The Catalan parliament dealt the death blow to bullfighting in the region on Wednesday, outlawing the centuries-old spectacle for the first time on mainland Spain. The result of 68 in favour, 55 against the ban was expected, as Catalonia's parliament in D
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
PSO increases spending on oil imports by 32 percent

PSO increases spending on oil imports by 32 percent

The cash-strapped Pakistan State Oil (PSO) increased spending on oil imports by over 32 percent to Rs 537.372 billion during financial year 2009-10 against Rs 363.087 billion in 2008-09 due to low throughput by oil refineries, Business Recorder has
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
PSO increases spending on oil imports by 32 percent

PSO increases spending on oil imports by 32 percent

The cash-strapped Pakistan State Oil (PSO) increased spending on oil imports by over 32 percent to Rs 537.372 billion during financial year 2009-10 against Rs 363.087 billion in 2008-09 due to low throughput by oil refineries, Business Recorder has
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar marginally up

THE RUPEE: dollar marginally up

Falling trend was seen on the local currency market on Wednesday as the rupee showed marginal decline versus dollar and euro, dealers said. On the interbank market the rupee shed four paisa against dollar for buying at 85.59 and it fell by three paisa for
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
PSO increases spending on oil imports by 32 percent

PSO increases spending on oil imports by 32 percent

The cash-strapped Pakistan State Oil (PSO) increased spending on oil imports by over 32 percent to Rs 537.372 billion during financial year 2009-10 against Rs 363.087 billion in 2008-09 due to low throughput by oil refineries, Business Recorder has
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar marginally up

THE RUPEE: dollar marginally up

Falling trend was seen on the local currency market on Wednesday as the rupee showed marginal decline versus dollar and euro, dealers said. On the interbank market the rupee shed four paisa against dollar for buying at 85.59 and it fell by three paisa for
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
SECP amnesty scheme receives huge response

SECP amnesty scheme receives huge response

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has received an overwhelming response in relation to the amnesty scheme where 250 companies have regularised their defaults and have filed 700 returns by July 27, 2010 under the Company Regularisat
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
SECP amnesty scheme receives huge response

SECP amnesty scheme receives huge response

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has received an overwhelming response in relation to the amnesty scheme where 250 companies have regularised their defaults and have filed 700 returns by July 27, 2010 under the Company Regularisat
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
SECP amnesty scheme receives huge response

SECP amnesty scheme receives huge response

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has received an overwhelming response in relation to the amnesty scheme where 250 companies have regularised their defaults and have filed 700 returns by July 27, 2010 under the Company Regularisat
Published 29 Jul, 2010 12:00am
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