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Print - 2010-08-07
US and Britain want direct Middle East peace talks 'soon'

US and Britain want direct Middle East peace talks 'soon'

US President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron agreed during a phone conversation Friday that Israel and the Palestinians should "move to direct talks as soon as possible," the White House said. In a statement, the White House said Oba
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Russia tackles radiation concerns as fires burn on

Russia tackles radiation concerns as fires burn on

Russian soldiers stationed near Moscow rushed to bring rockets and artillery to safety from approaching flames on Thursday, the Interfax news agency reported, as woodland and peat bog wildfires continued to spread. One blaze had approached dangerously clo
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
South Korea holds second day of anti-submarine drill

South Korea holds second day of anti-submarine drill

A major South Korean naval exercise designed to strengthen defences against North Korean attacks went into its second day Friday, as the communist North bristled over the drill. The exercise is one of a series planned in coming months in response to what
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
BlackBerry maker, Saudis working on fix

BlackBerry maker, Saudis working on fix

The makers of the BlackBerry were looking into the possibility of using servers in Saudi Arabia on Friday to avert a threatened ban on its Messenger services by Saudi government, which wants access to its encrypted network, a source said on Friday.
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Flash floods kill 88 in Ladakh

Flash floods kill 88 in Ladakh

Overnight flash floods killed at least 88 people around the main town of India's Himalayan region of Ladakh, officials said on Friday, and soldiers had been called in for rescue operations. The region borders Pakistan, where the worst floods in 80 years h
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
US Senate confirms envoys to Asia

US Senate confirms envoys to Asia

The US Senate on Thursday unanimously confirmed President Barack Obama's nominees to be ambassador to East Timor, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Senators - tasked by the US Constitution with approving ambassadorial nominations - approved the diplomats by a type
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Venezuela demands US explain diplomat's remarks

Venezuela demands US explain diplomat's remarks

President Hugo Chavez said Thursday he probably won't accept the White House's nominee for ambassador to Venezuela because the diplomat suggested that morale is low in the socialist leader's military and that Colombian rebels maintain camps in the country
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Gulf oil well seal holding, BP looks to final kill

Gulf oil well seal holding, BP looks to final kill

BP said the cement seal on its crippled Gulf of Mexico oil well was holding on Friday, as the company readied a final push to permanently shut down the deepwater source of the world's worst offshore spill. More than 100 days after the start of the catastr
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
WikiLeaks posts huge encrypted file to Web

WikiLeaks posts huge encrypted file to Web

Online whistle-blower WikiLeaks has posted a huge encrypted file named "Insurance" to its website, sparking speculation that those behind the organisation may be prepared to release more classified information if authorities interfere with them.
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
New York cotton stays at three-month high

New York cotton stays at three-month high

Cotton futures settled on Friday at a fresh 3-month top on investor buying tied in part to a tight deliverable supply situation as fibre contracts bucked all-around weakness in outside markets, brokers said. ICE Futures US benchmark December cotton contra
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
US copper down

US copper down

US copper futures lost over one percent of their value on Thursday, after a surprise jump in US weekly jobless claims underscored recovery worries and investors squared positions ahead of Friday's monthly payrolls data. Copper for September delivery shed
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Shanghai copper up

Shanghai copper up

Copper edged up on Friday, in tandem with firmer Chinese equities, although gains were slow as investors exercised caution ahead of the release of a crucial US employment data. Shanghai's benchmark third month copper climbed 410 yuan to close at 57,810 yu
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Copper tracks back

Copper tracks back

Copper prices reversed earlier gains to fall almost 1 percent on Friday, after data showed the US economy shed 131,000 jobs in July, roughly double the losses economists had expected. Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange closed at $7,370 a tonne
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Tokyo rubber futures inch up

Tokyo rubber futures inch up

Key Tokyo rubber futures nudged up on Friday, recouping earlier losses as the yen retreated against the dollar and oil prices recovered. The key Tokyo Commodity Exchange rubber contract for January delivery rose 1.5 yen or 0.5 percent to settle at 282.2 y
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
US soyabeans rise

US soyabeans rise

US soyabean futures on the Chicago Board of Trade closed firm on Thursday following a limit-up rally in wheat, but profit-taking and hedge-related selling took the market off its highs, traders said. Wheat soared on news Russia set a temporary ban on grai
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
New York sugar slumps

New York sugar slumps

Raw sugar sank to close down 3 percent on Thursday, while coffee and US cocoa finished little changed after a quiet and choppy session. The October raw sugar contract tumbled 0.59 cent or 3.1 percent to end at 18.29 cents per lb. Wide range from 18.20 to
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Malaysian palm oil near five-month high

Malaysian palm oil near five-month high

Malaysia crude palm oil futures closed up 1.6 percent on Friday after trading near a five-month high as gains in wheat sparked renewed concern erratic weather could also affect crops like soybean and palm oil, curbing global supplies.
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Liffe cocoa slides

Liffe cocoa slides

Liffe December cocoa ended 74 pounds lower at 2,106 pounds a tonne on Friday. The market tracked losses in New York, where prices fell over 4 percent on fund liquidation early in the session. Liffe October white sugar futures ended $5.40 lower at $539.80
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Oil remains lower

Oil remains lower

Crude oil prices fell a third straight day on Friday, weighed down by a weak US jobs report that also pulled Wall Street lower. But the dollar's broad slump and weakness against the euro tempered oil's losses, and prices managed to settle above $80 a barr
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
US gold remains up

US gold remains up

US gold futures ended higher on Thursday for a seventh straight session as a weaker dollar and soaring grain prices boosted the metal's investment appeal. COMEX December gold futures settled up $3.40 at $1,199.30 an ounce on the COMEX division of the NYME
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Gold rises in Asia

Gold rises in Asia

Gold firmed on Friday and was on track for its biggest weekly gain since June ahead of the release of US payrolls data, while purchases from jewellers and investors in Asia stirred up the physical market. Gold added $3.70 to $1,196.80 an ounce by 0558 GMT
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Gold soars in Europe

Gold soars in Europe

Gold prices rose more than 1 percent to their highest in three weeks on Friday after data showing US payrolls fell for a second straight month knocked the dollar. Spot gold rose as high as $1,210.85 an ounce, its strongest since July 15, and was at $1,206
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
US MIDDAY: cocoa tumbles

US MIDDAY: cocoa tumbles

ICE cocoa slid over 4 percent early on Friday, dragging Liffe cocoa with it, as funds sold and dealers noted Ivory Coast's production outlook was better than expected. Cocoa fell as funds exited positions, with Liffe hitting a nine-month low and slipping
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat, corn weak, soya mixed

US MIDDAY: wheat, corn weak, soya mixed

Wheat futures fell in early trading at the Chicago Board of Trade on Friday, breaking a streak of three straight days of gains, as traders locked in profits from a 19 percent rally this week to two-year highs. News that Russia will review its ban on grain
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper lower

US MIDDAY: copper lower

US copper futures ended lower on Friday, after data showing the US economy shed twice as many jobs as expected revived concerns about a slower economic recovery. Copper for September delivery eased 1.05 cents to finish at $3.3430 per lb on the COMEX metal
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold hits three-week high

US MIDDAY: gold hits three-week high

Gold hit a three-week high early on Friday, gaining 1 percent after a dismal US nonfarm payrolls report increased the metal's safe-haven investment appeal amid worries of a slower economic recovery. A flurry of disappointing economic indicators this week
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Moderates for national unity to cope with flood devastation

Moderates for national unity to cope with flood devastation

"While the entire nation is grieving the loss of life and property on such a large scale, it is tormenting to see some destructive elements are still carrying on with their vengeful acts of terrorism", said Syed Jawaid Iqbal, Chairman Moderates, a private
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
KSE timings during Ramazan

KSE timings during Ramazan

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has announced trading and office timings during the month of Ramazan. In a notice sent to all members, the KSE announced that from Monday to Thursday the KATS pre-open would be held from 09:00 am to 09:15 am. The market wi
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
KESC sacks another 32 employees

KESC sacks another 32 employees

In a fresh move the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) sacked its another 32 employees after confirmation of what it claims "various charges" against them. The move is another blow to the KESC employees as the company has already fired almost 294 empl
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Minister presents media awards to journalists

Minister presents media awards to journalists

Federal Minister for Environment Hameedullah Jan Afridi presented best environment reporting awards to Mukhtar Alam (Daily Dawn), Nawaz Khuhro (PPI News Agency), Abid Hassan (Dawn News TV), Dr Irfan Baig (Daily Jang Quetta) besides distributing awa
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Swiss government to fund UN programme on CSR: envoy

Swiss government to fund UN programme on CSR: envoy

The Swiss government will fund a two-year UN Global Compact programme on business practices and corporate social responsibility. This was said by Martin Bienz, Consul General of Switzerland while speaking at a reception hosted to observe the Swiss Nationa
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
PPL announces final cash dividend for fiscal year 2010

PPL announces final cash dividend for fiscal year 2010

The board of directors of Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has announced a final cash dividend for the year ended June 30, 2010 at Rs 5.00 per share ie 50 percent on ordinary shares. This is in addition to interim dividend at Rs 4.00 per share ie 40 perce
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
PPL announces final cash dividend for fiscal year 2010

PPL announces final cash dividend for fiscal year 2010

The board of directors of Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has announced a final cash dividend for the year ended June 30, 2010 at Rs 5.00 per share ie 50 percent on ordinary shares. This is in addition to interim dividend at Rs 4.00 per share ie 40 perce
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Three labourers killed

Three labourers killed

A speedy truck crushed three labourers to death at Indus highway near shrine of Talib Shah near district headquarter town Dadu on Friday. The labourers were working at road construction site. The deceased workers include Afzal Memon, Faisal Shahani and Ra
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
ACCA announces Simpson scholarship winners

ACCA announces Simpson scholarship winners

ACCA has announced the winners of the Simpson Scholarship for 2010 on Friday. The five scholarship winners from Bahrain, Nigeria, Pakistan, Singapore, and Vietnam will all now receive extensive support to complete their ACCA studies. Reflecting on this ye
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Pacra maintains ratings of Soneri Bank

Pacra maintains ratings of Soneri Bank

Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has maintained long-term and short-term entity ratings of Soneri Bank Limited at "AA-" (double A minus) and "A1+" (A one plus), respectively. The rating of unsecured, subordinated TFC issue of PKR 1,200 million has al
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Pacra maintains ratings of Soneri Bank

Pacra maintains ratings of Soneri Bank

Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has maintained long-term and short-term entity ratings of Soneri Bank Limited at "AA-" (double A minus) and "A1+" (A one plus), respectively. The rating of unsecured, subordinated TFC issue of PKR 1,200 million has al
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Bijarani visits Hinopak motors

Bijarani visits Hinopak motors

Recently Mir Hazar Khan Bijarani, Federal Minister for Industries and Production visits Hinopak Motors Limited. The agenda of his visit was to discuss the automobile industry of Pakistan in general. During the meeting Value Added Tax (VAT), Government pol
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Six more fall prey to targeted killings

Six more fall prey to targeted killings

At least six more people fell prey to the ongoing spree of targeted killings in the city despite the shoot-at-sight orders given to the law enforcers raising the death to more than 90. Further, some miscreant also torched three shops, two houses and a god
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Two killed

Two killed

Two persons were killed in a road accident in Liaqatpur on Friday. According to police, Shahzad Ahmed, a resident of Ahmedpur Sharqia, was riding his motorcycle when he collided with another speeding biker Mohammad Yusuf. Shahzad died on the spot while Yu
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Sindh University confers M Phil, Ph D degrees on six candidates

Sindh University confers M Phil, Ph D degrees on six candidates

The University of Sindh has approved to award M.Phil and Ph.D degrees to six candidates in different disciplines, here on Friday. The decision in this regard was taken in a special meeting of Advanced Studies and Research Board, presided over by Dr Iqbal
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
IHK's deteriorating situation

IHK's deteriorating situation

Violence in occupied Jammu and Kashmir has touched new heights, killing scores of youths and undermining peace of the valley. This situation emerges from India's reluctance to admit that its occupation of Kashmir is unjustified and in violation of basic h
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Who is responsible for indiscriminate killings

Who is responsible for indiscriminate killings

After MQM MPA Syed Raza Haider's assassination, more than 80 innocent people lost their lives in targeted killing in a few days. Most of the victims were poor people who worked on daily wages and brought groceries or foods to their families. Who is respon
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
The EU and the British way of life - a constant war of words

The EU and the British way of life - a constant war of words

When it comes to knocking the perceived over- reaching powers of the European Union, the fertile imagination of the British media goes into overdrive. Whether it's the English cricket bat, the proverbial curved banana, or traditional funeral arrangements
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Need to protect indigenous cotton varieties

Need to protect indigenous cotton varieties

Finally, the government allowed Monsanto, American entrepreneur, take measures to supply the seeds of its Bt cotton in the years to come so that it could replace indigenous cotton varieties for enhanced yield. Pakistan is the fourth largest cotton produci
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Distortion creators in the economy?

Distortion creators in the economy?

Be very wary of those that consider themselves the cat's whiskers. If someone is beating his drum for the better part in any discussion, be very careful for he is a scoundrel of the highest order. Be also very wary of those that have danced in other count
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Neither desirable, nor feasible

Neither desirable, nor feasible

Acrimonious exchanges between the ANP and MQM senators over the unending spree of killings in Karachi led two senators, of the ANP and one belonging to JUI-F, call for handing over Karachi to the army for some time to restore peace. They also demanded to
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Ramazan package

Ramazan package

The federal cabinet has announced a 2 billion rupee package for the holy month of Ramazan, designed to ameliorate the hardships of the common man - a package to be administered through the Utility Stores Corporation (USC).
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Conference on safe, sustainable housing held

Conference on safe, sustainable housing held

Ministry of Housing & Works, National Housing Authority organised an International Housing Conference as well as Exhibition on safe and sustainable housing here on Friday. The Minister for Housing and Works, Rehmat Ullah Kakar, Ministers/Federal Secretari
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Jamaat-e-Islami criticises President's visits to France and UK

Jamaat-e-Islami criticises President's visits to France and UK

The visit of President Zardari to King's palace in France is tantamount to sprinkling salt on the wounds of the flood affected people but the rulers seemed to be devoid of any sense of shame or humanity, Jamaat-e-Islami chief, Syed Munawar Hasan, said her
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Pepco pays Rs 24 billion to fuel suppliers in July

Pepco pays Rs 24 billion to fuel suppliers in July

Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) has paid Rs 24 billion to Pakistan Sate Oil (PSO), Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and Gas companies in the month of July. Talking to Business Recorder, Director General Pepco, Muhammad Khalid said Pepco was maki
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
IUB postpones annual exams of D-Pharmacy

IUB postpones annual exams of D-Pharmacy

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB) has postponed the annual exams of D-Pharmacy, BHMS, and BEMS scheduled to be held from August 6. Talking to APP here on Friday spokesman of the university Shahzad Ahmad said the exams have been postponed due to f
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Second Iron and Steel Conference on August 9

Second Iron and Steel Conference on August 9

The second "Iron and Steel Conference 2010" will be held on August 09, to discuss the issues and challenges faced by iron and steel sector in the country. The SKEN Business Management Services will organise the conference, which is being taken at the most
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Aptma hails revised gas loadshedding schedule

Aptma hails revised gas loadshedding schedule

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) Punjab has welcomed the Sui Northern Gas Company Ltd (SNGPL) decision for revising gas holiday schedule for textile industry, curtailing it to two days from earlier proposed five days. The Managing Committee
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (August 06, 2010) and the forecast for Saturday (August 07, 2010).

Published 07 Aug, 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 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Missing lecturer not in custody of any agency: LHC told

Missing lecturer not in custody of any agency: LHC told

Interior Ministry here on Friday told the Lahore High Court (LHC) that a missing lecturer of Islamia College Jhang Road was not in custody of any agency working under the domain of the ministry. This was stated in a written reply on behalf of interior sec
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Meeting reviews progress of Punjab University research journals

Meeting reviews progress of Punjab University research journals

Punjab University Vice-Chancellor (VC), Professor Dr Mujahid Kamran presided over a special meeting of the varsity's Research Journal Committee in his office committee room, here on Friday. The meeting was held to review status of 31 journals, with regard
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Nawaz urges PML-N activists to help flood victims

Nawaz urges PML-N activists to help flood victims

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Chief, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has called upon his party activists to play their role for the rehabilitation of flood affectees. He said this while talking to the Secretary General PML-N Kissan Wing, Asghar Ali Chaudhry who call
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
LHC orders release of six persons

LHC orders release of six persons

The Lahore High Court (LHC) here on Friday issued releasing orders of six persons who were detained in different districts under maintenance of public order. The court also imposed fine of Rs 10,000 each on District Co-ordination Officers (DCOs) concerned
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on August 03, 2010.

Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
983 lives lost so far

983 lives lost so far

Devastating floods accompanied by torrential rains have so far claimed 983 lives and injured 1,089 persons, Business Recorder learnt Friday morning. The death toll stood at 974 on Thursday morning with the injuries tally standing at 1,073. As on Au
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on August 03, 2010.

Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
DHA Flood Relief Emergency Fund being set up

DHA Flood Relief Emergency Fund being set up

A meeting of Defence Housing Authority (DHA) and Clifton Board Cantonment (CBC) officials was held at DHA's Main Office here on Friday to devise a strategy for raising and collecting maximum funds and relief goods on emergency footings for the flood relie
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on August 03, 2010.

Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
NBP employees contribute Rs 50 million

NBP employees contribute Rs 50 million

Syed Ali Raza, Chairman and President NBP in his interview on August 6 on PTV Home said that NBP being nation's bank discharges its social responsibility and is always in service of nation in times of need. With a view to helping affectees of the massive
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (August 06, 2010).

Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (August 06, 2010).

Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
148 points declared vulnerable: Shazia

148 points declared vulnerable: Shazia

The Sindh Tourism Minister, Shazia Marri, while talking to media during a visit at Bhanot Bund said that the province would experience super flood like situation after a long period and efforts are underway to meet the challenges and avert any eventuality
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (August 06, 2010).

Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (August 06, 2010) and for Saturday (August 07, 2010)
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
PTC dispatches relief goods

PTC dispatches relief goods

Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited (PTC) on Friday dispatched a second consignment of relief goods for the flood affectees of Nowshera, the worst flood-hit town of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. The consignment comprised of basic food items and on-the-spot typhoid vac
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (August 06, 2010).

Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Country facing worst floods in history: Taseer

Country facing worst floods in history: Taseer

Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer has observed that Pakistan is facing worst floods in its history and it is difficult to assess the losses caused by floods. He expressed these views during a joint press conference with US Consul General Lahore Carmela Conro
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Minors miraculously survive, their mother dies

Minors miraculously survive, their mother dies

As people continue to brace hardships in the wake of the killer floods, two minors who were swept away by flash floods along with their mother at Azakhel area in district Nowshera, escaped miraculously while their mother died. An Afghan lady, living in th
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
LCCI collects Rs 0.7 million from Liberty Market

LCCI collects Rs 0.7 million from Liberty Market

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Friday collected cash donations, worth Rs 0.7 million, from Liberty Market on the first day of its shop-to-shop fund raising drive for the flood affectees. The Liberty Market visit was in line with LCCI Execu
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (August 06, 2010).

Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (August 06, 2010).

Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Narcotics Ministry for expanding drug treatment facilities

Narcotics Ministry for expanding drug treatment facilities

As a priority, drug treatment and rehabilitation centres must be main-streamed into the healthcare system and should be established in each federal, provincial and district hospital. This was stated by an official of the Ministry of Narcotics Control (MNC
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Four public sector offices rehabilitated in Dir

Four public sector offices rehabilitated in Dir

Four government offices of District Co-ordination Officer (DCO) and Deputy District Officers (Revenue) (DDOR) have been rehabilitated by providing communication equipments and furniture in different areas of Upper Dir. Street pavement has also been comple
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar gains

THE RUPEE: dollar gains

Strong dollar buying pushed the rupee down versus the greenback on the local currency market on Friday, dealers said. On the interbank market, the rupee depreciated in terms of dollar, losing 10 paisa at 85.75 for buying and shed 11 paisa for selling at 8
Published 07 Aug, 2010 12:00am
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