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Public sector universities: Prime Minister forms panel to resolve issue of funds' release

Public sector universities: Prime Minister forms panel to resolve issue of funds' release

Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh on Saturday constituted a committee to resolve the issue pertaining to release of funds to the public sector universities following the directives by Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani. According to a statement

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Iran to set up nine medical relief camps

Iran to set up nine medical relief camps

Iran says it plans to set up several medical camps in Pakistan after devastating floods hit the South Asian country. Mobile hospital includes nine camps and three ambulance buses, Iran Health Minister Marzieh Vahid Dastjerdi said. He said hospital will be

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Human rights case: Chief Justice calls report from PPO Punjab

Human rights case: Chief Justice calls report from PPO Punjab

The Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry took suo motu notice on a news item published in a newspaper dated September 17 regarding an alleged brutal murder of a factory owner after a road accident. Reportedly one Tariq Mehmood was

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

'Water management' fast becoming a global issue: Dr Laghari

'Water management' fast becoming a global issue: Dr Laghari

The concluding ceremony of an international conference on 'water management' was organised in Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro. Dr Javaid R Laghari, Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) was the chief guest on the occasion.

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Export-oriented sectors: government's intention to withdraw zero rating criticised

Export-oriented sectors: government's intention to withdraw zero rating criticised

Chairman Site Association of Industry (SAI), Salim Parekh has criticised the government's intention to withdraw zero rating from five export oriented sectors. He was of the view that discontinuity of zero rating will lead to another circular debt for Paki

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

100-home village in Muzaffargarh inaugurated

100-home village in Muzaffargarh inaugurated

Punjab Chief Minister, Mian Shahbaz Sharif said, "we would construct homes for the shelter-less people in flood-affected areas with the help of Turkish Government while rubber dams would also be developed to control/reserve excess water. He was addressing

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Kati condemns Imran Farooq's assassination

Kati condemns Imran Farooq's assassination

S.M.Muneer, Patron-in-Chief, Razzak Hashim Paracha, Chairman, Najmul Arfeen and Amjad Ullah Khan, Vice Chairmen of Kati in a joint statement condemned the brutal assassination of Dr Imran Farooq. They said the assassination of Dr Imran Farooq is a great t

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

KESC extends bills' due date

KESC extends bills' due date

Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) has extended the due date of submitting electricity bills. According to official sources of KESC, the bills due on September 17 could be submitted now on Monday September 20 without late payment surcharge.

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Trade Fair in Moscow: Dr Baig to lead Pakistan's delegation

Trade Fair in Moscow: Dr Baig to lead Pakistan's delegation

Dr Mirza Ikhtiar Baig, Federal Advisor on Textiles, will lead the delegation of leading textile companies to participate at 35th Federal Trade Fair 21st to 24th September, 2010 Moscow, Russia. One of the largest trade fair for the Russian Markets. Dr Baig

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Devolution process to be completed by June 2011: Raza Rabbani calls on chief minister Sindh

Devolution process to be completed by June 2011: Raza Rabbani calls on chief minister Sindh

The federal government has asked the floods-hit provinces to get ready for shouldering new responsibilities under the provincial autonomy-based post-18th Constitutional Amendment regime. Also, Islamabad tends to manage the post-18th Amendment affairs thro

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

US urged to accord EU-like market access to Pakistan

US urged to accord EU-like market access to Pakistan

The newly-elected central chairman of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma), Gohar Ejaz, has urged the US government to accord market access to Pakistan in line with the EU, as the country badly needs creation of new jobs to overcome the severe i

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Report on plot to kill LHC CJ: Taseer urges CJP to form judicial commission for probe

Report on plot to kill LHC CJ: Taseer urges CJP to form judicial commission for probe

Punjab Governor Salman Taseer on Saturday requested Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry to constitute a judicial commission to probe into the Punjab Special Branch report regarding a plot to kill LHC CJ Khawaja Sharif. Addressing a press conference h

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

KPT rationalises berth charges at international level: bunker suppliers resent 'exorbitant' $5 raise

KPT rationalises berth charges at international level: bunker suppliers resent 'exorbitant' $5 raise

Bunker suppliers to the national and international vessels have expressed strong reservations as the port operators have increased berth charges 'exorbitantly'. According to sources, Karachi Port Trust recently increased berth charges for bunker suppliers

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Relief to survivors: 'Faisalabad one of the leading districts to send goods'

Relief to survivors: 'Faisalabad one of the leading districts to send goods'

Faisalabad is one of the leading districts of the country in sending relief goods to the flood-affected areas as heavy consignments of food items and goods of domestic use have been sent to the districts of Mianwali, Jhang, Muzafargar, Rajanpur, DG Khan,

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Japanese ship brings two more rescue helicopters

Japanese ship brings two more rescue helicopters

Japan Maritime Self Defense Force's (JMSDF)'s landing ship "Shimokita", commanded by Captain Masanobu Miura, arrived at Karachi port on Saturday to bring two more large helicopters after 11,000km voyage from Japan. This was stated by Masaharu Sato, Consul

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Petrol shortage in Lahore continues for fourth day

Petrol shortage in Lahore continues for fourth day

Shortage of Petrol in Lahore continued for the fourth consecutive day in Lahore however, the diesel is available on the pumps. Long queues of people were seen on the petrol pumps. Due to the petrol shortage citizens faced massive transportation problems d

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Weather becomes pleasant in Punjab

Weather becomes pleasant in Punjab

After an extraordinary hot, rainy and humid weather for past six months, there is now a perceptible pleasant change in the weather after a significant decrease in temperature in the plains of Punjab. There were widespread thunderstorm and light rains at t

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Section 144

Section 144

District Administrator, Mirpurkhas, Ghulam Hussain Memon has imposed section 144 Cr.P.C under which the gathering of 5 or more people, taking out a protest rally, holding of public meeting, carrying any kinds of arms, objectionable speeches and raising ob

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

10 police officials selected for Hajj: computerised balloting held

10 police officials selected for Hajj: computerised balloting held

Islamabad police held computerised balloting to select 10 police officials who would perform Hajj on police expense this year. The computerised balloting was held at Police Headquarters and the ceremony was attended by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Is

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

India should adhere to accepted human rights standards: foreign office

India should adhere to accepted human rights standards: foreign office

A Foreign Office spokesman here on Saturday said Jammu and Kashmir issue is an international dispute and subject of several UN Security Council resolutions and India should not be dismissive of uprising in Kashmir. Reacting to the Indian response to the F

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

PPP workers donate Rs 150,000 to Prime Minister relief fund

PPP workers donate Rs 150,000 to Prime Minister relief fund

Senior Provincial Minister Raja Riaz Ahmed was given cheques of Rs 1.5 lack by party workers traders and social leaders at sheikupura, which were forwarded to the Prime Minister's relief fund. Talking on this occasion, Raja Riaz Ahmed said that it was the

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Change of government is inevitable: PML-N

Change of government is inevitable: PML-N

Change of government has become inevitable as the PPP-led coalition government of Prime Yousuf Raza Gilani has failed on all fronts a central leader and former Central Information Secretary of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Siddiqul Farooq said Saturday.

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Street crimes assume alarming proportion in Karachi

Street crimes assume alarming proportion in Karachi

Street crimes in the city have assumed serious proportion. Youths armed with illegal weapons are roaming openly on roads of the financial hub and depriving the people from their cell phones, cash and other valuables, but the law enforcer have failed to ch

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Shujaat blames government for inundating Thatta

Shujaat blames government for inundating Thatta

Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) chief Chaudhri Shujaat Hussain has said that government is involved in inundating of Thatta. Talking to media at Makli, here on Saturday, he said a breach was made in MS embankment at Kot Almo to inundate Sajawal, from whe

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Canadian man convicted in Air India bomb case

Canadian man convicted in Air India bomb case

A Canadian man who admitted helping make the bomb that destroyed Air India Flight 182 was found guilty on Saturday of perjury during the trial of two other men accused of history's deadliest airline bombing. A jury in Vancouver convicted Inderjit Singh Re

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Canadian man convicted in Air India bomb case

Canadian man convicted in Air India bomb case

A Canadian man who admitted helping make the bomb that destroyed Air India Flight 182 was found guilty on Saturday of perjury during the trial of two other men accused of history's deadliest airline bombing. A jury in Vancouver convicted Inderjit Singh Re

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Gold hits new high of Rs 40,600 per tola

Gold hits new high of Rs 40,600 per tola

Global gold value surge continues pushing gold prices to a new peak of Rs 40,600 per tola on the local market on Saturday, a trader said. Gold trading began today after one day of markets closure, (because the city mourned the assassination of an MQM lead

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Gold hits new high of Rs 40,600 per tola

Gold hits new high of Rs 40,600 per tola

Global gold value surge continues pushing gold prices to a new peak of Rs 40,600 per tola on the local market on Saturday, a trader said. Gold trading began today after one day of markets closure, (because the city mourned the assassination of an MQM lead

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Gold hits new high of Rs 40,600 per tola

Gold hits new high of Rs 40,600 per tola

Global gold value surge continues pushing gold prices to a new peak of Rs 40,600 per tola on the local market on Saturday, a trader said. Gold trading began today after one day of markets closure, (because the city mourned the assassination of an MQM lead

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Iran stops importing petrol: minister

Iran stops importing petrol: minister

Oil Minister Masoud Mirkazemi said on Saturday that Iran had now stopped importing petrol, a commodity targeted by world powers in new sanctions against Tehran''s controversial nuclear drive. "No purchase has been made of petrol since last month," Mirkaze

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Iran stops importing petrol: minister

Iran stops importing petrol: minister

Oil Minister Masoud Mirkazemi said on Saturday that Iran had now stopped importing petrol, a commodity targeted by world powers in new sanctions against Tehran's controversial nuclear drive. "No purchase has been made of petrol since last month," Mirkazem

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Iran stops importing petrol: minister

Iran stops importing petrol: minister

Oil Minister Masoud Mirkazemi said on Saturday that Iran had now stopped importing petrol, a commodity targeted by world powers in new sanctions against Tehran's controversial nuclear drive. "No purchase has been made of petrol since last month," Mirkazem

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Pak-Kuwait JMC to meet in Kuwait soon

Pak-Kuwait JMC to meet in Kuwait soon

Pakistan is going to raise the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and other trade related issues with Kuwait in a bilateral ministerial level meeting to be held soon in Kuwait. Both the countries are going to hold the third ''Pak-Kuwait Joint Ministerial Commissi

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Pak-Kuwait JMC to meet in Kuwait soon

Pak-Kuwait JMC to meet in Kuwait soon

Pakistan is going to raise the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and other trade related issues with Kuwait in a bilateral ministerial level meeting to be held soon in Kuwait. Both the countries are going to hold the third 'Pak-Kuwait Joint Ministerial Commissio

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Pak-Kuwait JMC to meet in Kuwait soon

Pak-Kuwait JMC to meet in Kuwait soon

Pakistan is going to raise the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and other trade related issues with Kuwait in a bilateral ministerial level meeting to be held soon in Kuwait. Both the countries are going to hold the third 'Pak-Kuwait Joint Ministerial Commissio

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Strengthening trade, economic ties: MoC to sign pact with Australia

Strengthening trade, economic ties: MoC to sign pact with Australia

Commerce Ministry is to ink a pact with Australia on strengthening bilateral trade and economic ties, which would serve as a confidence-building measure (CBM) between the business communities and investment enhancement, official sources told Business R

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Strengthening trade, economic ties: MoC to sign pact with Australia

Commerce Ministry is to ink a pact with Australia on strengthening bilateral trade and economic ties, which would serve as a confidence-building measure (CBM) between the business communities and investment enhancement, official sources told Business R
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Strengthening trade, economic ties: MoC to sign pact with Australia

Commerce Ministry is to ink a pact with Australia on strengthening bilateral trade and economic ties, which would serve as a confidence-building measure (CBM) between the business communities and investment enhancement, official sources told Business R
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Announcement

The Member to Member & Cross Market Transactions for Friday September 17, 2010, will be published on Tuesday September 21, 2010.
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Announcement

The Member to Member & Cross Market Transactions for Friday September 17, 2010, will be published on Tuesday September 21, 2010.
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Announcement

The Member to Member & Cross Market Transactions for Friday September 17, 2010, will be published on Tuesday September 21, 2010.
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Announcement

The Member to Member & Cross Market Transactions for Friday September 17, 2010, will be published on Tuesday September 21, 2010.
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Upcoming National Assembly session: Foreign Arbitral Awards Bill 2009 to be presented

The Arbitration Agreement and Foreign Arbitral Awards Bill 2009 is likely to be presented in the upcoming session of National Assembly, which is aimed at safeguarding foreign direct investment in the country. Sources said after the passage of the bill by
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Upcoming National Assembly session: Foreign Arbitral Awards Bill 2009 to be presented

The Arbitration Agreement and Foreign Arbitral Awards Bill 2009 is likely to be presented in the upcoming session of National Assembly, which is aimed at safeguarding foreign direct investment in the country. Sources said after the passage of the bill by
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Upcoming National Assembly session: Foreign Arbitral Awards Bill 2009 to be presented

The Arbitration Agreement and Foreign Arbitral Awards Bill 2009 is likely to be presented in the upcoming session of National Assembly, which is aimed at safeguarding foreign direct investment in the country. Sources said after the passage of the bill by
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Thousands surround Merkel office in nuclear protest

Tens of thousands of Germans surrounded Chancellor Angela Merkel's office on Saturday in an anti-nuclear demonstration that organisers said was the biggest of its kind since the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. The protest, which organisers said drew 100,000 p
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Thousands surround Merkel office in nuclear protest

Tens of thousands of Germans surrounded Chancellor Angela Merkel's office on Saturday in an anti-nuclear demonstration that organisers said was the biggest of its kind since the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. The protest, which organisers said drew 100,000 p
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Prime Minister urged to direct release of withheld ST refund claims

Chairman, Pakistan Apparel Forum (PAF), Jawed Bilwani has urged Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani and Federal Finance Minister, Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh to issue urgent instructions to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and RTO to release on top priori
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Prime Minister urged to direct release of withheld ST refund claims

Chairman, Pakistan Apparel Forum (PAF), Jawed Bilwani has urged Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani and Federal Finance Minister, Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh to issue urgent instructions to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and RTO to release on top priori
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Prime Minister urged to direct release of withheld ST refund claims

Chairman, Pakistan Apparel Forum (PAF), Jawed Bilwani has urged Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani and Federal Finance Minister, Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh to issue urgent instructions to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and RTO to release on top priori
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Prime Minister urged to direct release of withheld ST refund claims

Chairman, Pakistan Apparel Forum (PAF), Jawed Bilwani has urged Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani and Federal Finance Minister, Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh to issue urgent instructions to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and RTO to release on top priori
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Fresh unrest rocks IHK as death toll rises to 102

Police fired on fresh anti-India demonstrations in Kashmir on Saturday, killing three protesters and bringing the number of civilian deaths in an unprecedented wave of unrest to 102. The new deaths came as thousands of Kashmiris poured onto the streets, s
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Fresh unrest rocks IHK as death toll rises to 102

Police fired on fresh anti-India demonstrations in Kashmir on Saturday, killing three protesters and bringing the number of civilian deaths in an unprecedented wave of unrest to 102. The new deaths came as thousands of Kashmiris poured onto the streets, s
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Protest against OGDCL managing director''s appointment: Prime Minister refuses to accept Naveed Qamar''s resignation

The Prime Minister has refused to accept the resignation of Petroleum Minister Syed Naveed Qamar who submitted his resignation in protest against Adnan Khawaja''s appointment as Managing Director Oil and Gas Development Company Limited, informed sources t
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Protest against OGDCL managing director's appointment: Prime Minister refuses to accept Naveed Qamar's resignation

The Prime Minister has refused to accept the resignation of Petroleum Minister Syed Naveed Qamar who submitted his resignation in protest against Adnan Khawaja's appointment as Managing Director Oil and Gas Development Company Limited, informed sources to
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Protest against OGDCL managing director's appointment: Prime Minister refuses to accept Naveed Qamar's resignation

The Prime Minister has refused to accept the resignation of Petroleum Minister Syed Naveed Qamar who submitted his resignation in protest against Adnan Khawaja's appointment as Managing Director Oil and Gas Development Company Limited, informed sources to
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Possibility of change ruled out: we are here to stay, Prime Minister insists

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, dispelling the impression of any possible change in the government, contended that "we are here to stay", and advised the people talking about unconstitutional change and spreading rumours to stop wasting their time
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Possibility of change ruled out: we are here to stay, Prime Minister insists

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, dispelling the impression of any possible change in the government, contended that "we are here to stay", and advised the people talking about unconstitutional change and spreading rumours to stop wasting their time
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

FIA withdraws plea; seeks only voice samples: access to accused, witnesses in Mumbai attack

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday withdrew its application demanding access to the accused and witnesses in the Mumbai terror attack in India, but has sought voice samples of the witnesses and the accused to match them with the material r
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

FIA withdraws plea; seeks only voice samples: access to accused, witnesses in Mumbai attack

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday withdrew its application demanding access to the accused and witnesses in the Mumbai terror attack in India, but has sought voice samples of the witnesses and the accused to match them with the material r
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Wapda going slow on Bhasha dam: lack of National Assembly approval

The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) is reportedly not actively pursuing the multibillion-dollar Diamer-Bhasha dam, as formal approval by the National Assembly or CCI is still pending.
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Wapda going slow on Bhasha dam: lack of National Assembly approval

The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) is reportedly not actively pursuing the multibillion-dollar Diamer-Bhasha dam, as formal approval by the National Assembly or CCI is still pending.
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Wapda going slow on Bhasha dam: lack of National Assembly approval

The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) is reportedly not actively pursuing the multibillion-dollar Diamer-Bhasha dam, as formal approval by the National Assembly or CCI is still pending.
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

NRO beneficiaries: Prime Minister wants to have a complete list

Federal government on Saturday decided not to appoint 'NRO-beneficiary' officials on key posts in future. The Prime Minister Secretariat has directed the Establishment Division to furnish a complete list of all those NRO beneficiaries who are presently ap
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

NRO beneficiaries: Prime Minister wants to have a complete list

Federal government on Saturday decided not to appoint 'NRO-beneficiary' officials on key posts in future. The Prime Minister Secretariat has directed the Establishment Division to furnish a complete list of all those NRO beneficiaries who are presently ap
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

PSO resumes fuel supply to Hubco, Kapco: Rs 12 billion released by Finance Ministry

The Pakistan State Oil (PSO) resumed furnace oil supply to Hubco and Kapco after Finance Ministry released Rs 12 billion to ease its financial woes, Business Recorder learnt on Saturday. "We have also received a commitment of Rs 24 billion, to be r
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

PSO resumes fuel supply to Hubco, Kapco: Rs 12 billion released by Finance Ministry

The Pakistan State Oil (PSO) resumed furnace oil supply to Hubco and Kapco after Finance Ministry released Rs 12 billion to ease its financial woes, Business Recorder learnt on Saturday. "We have also received a commitment of Rs 24 billion, to be r
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

PSO resumes fuel supply to Hubco, Kapco: Rs 12 billion released by Finance Ministry

The Pakistan State Oil (PSO) resumed furnace oil supply to Hubco and Kapco after Finance Ministry released Rs 12 billion to ease its financial woes, Business Recorder learnt on Saturday. "We have also received a commitment of Rs 24 billion, to be r
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

PML-Q merges with PML-F: Pir Pagaro new party chief

In a historic move, the Pakistan Muslim League (Q) has been merged with Pakistan Muslim League (F), declaring Pir Pagaro as party chief. However, decisions on mechanism for running the party are yet to be taken by the two groups' top leadership with a cle
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

PML-Q merges with PML-F: Pir Pagaro new party chief

In a historic move, the Pakistan Muslim League (Q) has been merged with Pakistan Muslim League (F), declaring Pir Pagaro as party chief. However, decisions on mechanism for running the party are yet to be taken by the two groups' top leadership with a cle
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Pakistan flood relief: India hands over $20 million cheque to UN chief

India handed over a cheque of $20 million to UN chief Ban Ki-moon for relief and rehabilitation of flood-affected people in Pakistan. Welcoming the contribution from the Indian government, Ban said: "I hope this money will be used for those who really nee
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Pakistan flood relief: India hands over $20 million cheque to UN chief

India handed over a cheque of $20 million to UN chief Ban Ki-moon for relief and rehabilitation of flood-affected people in Pakistan. Welcoming the contribution from the Indian government, Ban said: "I hope this money will be used for those who really nee
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Over 40 dead in Afghan parliamentary voting violence

More than 40 people, including civilians, security forces and Taliban fighters were killed Saturday as Taliban militants tried to derail the second post-Taliban parliamentary polls, officials said. Among those killed in rockets and bombings were 11 civili
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Over 40 dead in Afghan parliamentary voting violence

More than 40 people, including civilians, security forces and Taliban fighters were killed Saturday as Taliban militants tried to derail the second post-Taliban parliamentary polls, officials said. Among those killed in rockets and bombings were 11 civili
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Karachi LTU''s collections depict 80 percent growth

The revenue collections, made by Karachi Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU) on account of profit on debts from government securities under section 151 of Income Tax Ordinance (ITO) 2001, has shown 80 percent growth during ongoing fiscal year.
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Karachi LTU's collections depict 80 percent growth

The revenue collections, made by Karachi Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU) on account of profit on debts from government securities under section 151 of Income Tax Ordinance (ITO) 2001, has shown 80 percent growth during ongoing fiscal year.
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Karachi LTU's collections depict 80 percent growth

The revenue collections, made by Karachi Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU) on account of profit on debts from government securities under section 151 of Income Tax Ordinance (ITO) 2001, has shown 80 percent growth during ongoing fiscal year.
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Amnesty schemes protect tax evaders: FBR''s study on black economy

A study conducted by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on black economy has shown that frequent amnesty schemes, including ''Tax Investment Scheme'', have protected the tax evaders, increasing the size of Pakistan''s informal economy manifold. A research
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Amnesty schemes protect tax evaders: FBR's study on black economy

A study conducted by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on black economy has shown that frequent amnesty schemes, including 'Tax Investment Scheme', have protected the tax evaders, increasing the size of Pakistan's informal economy manifold. A research, c
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Amnesty schemes protect tax evaders: FBR's study on black economy

A study conducted by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on black economy has shown that frequent amnesty schemes, including 'Tax Investment Scheme', have protected the tax evaders, increasing the size of Pakistan's informal economy manifold. A research, c
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Textile sector opposes VAT, pleads for continuation of zero-rated ST regime

Textile sector has opposed the proposed value added tax (VAT) and said the zero-rated sales tax regime must continue to protect the ailing sector from a financial collapse. Representatives of around 16 different associations of textile sector disapproved
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Textile sector opposes VAT, pleads for continuation of zero-rated ST regime

Textile sector has opposed the proposed value added tax (VAT) and said the zero-rated sales tax regime must continue to protect the ailing sector from a financial collapse. Representatives of around 16 different associations of textile sector disapproved
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Textile sector opposes VAT, pleads for continuation of zero-rated ST regime

Textile sector has opposed the proposed value added tax (VAT) and said the zero-rated sales tax regime must continue to protect the ailing sector from a financial collapse. Representatives of around 16 different associations of textile sector disapproved
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Under RGST ordinance: FBR may retain ST special procedure, five sectors'' zero-rating

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is expected to retain sales tax special procedure for different sectors, and zero-rating facility for the five leading export sectors under the ''reformed general sales tax (RGST) ordinance, to be issued before October 1
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Under RGST ordinance: FBR may retain ST special procedure, five sectors' zero-rating

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is expected to retain sales tax special procedure for different sectors, and zero-rating facility for the five leading export sectors under the 'reformed general sales tax (RGST) ordinance, to be issued before October 1,
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Under RGST ordinance: FBR may retain ST special procedure, five sectors' zero-rating

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is expected to retain sales tax special procedure for different sectors, and zero-rating facility for the five leading export sectors under the 'reformed general sales tax (RGST) ordinance, to be issued before October 1,
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Textile Development and Promotion Bill: draft to be circulated to all stakeholders

The Textile Ministry is likely to circulate the draft of ''Textile Development and Promotion Bill'' among stakeholders for public debate from next week, Business Recorder has learnt. After discussing the proposed bill with all stakeholders, the dra
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Textile Development and Promotion Bill: draft to be circulated to all stakeholders

The Textile Ministry is likely to circulate the draft of 'Textile Development and Promotion Bill' among stakeholders for public debate from next week, Business Recorder has learnt. After discussing the proposed bill with all stakeholders, the draft
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Textile Development and Promotion Bill: draft to be circulated to all stakeholders

The Textile Ministry is likely to circulate the draft of 'Textile Development and Promotion Bill' among stakeholders for public debate from next week, Business Recorder has learnt. After discussing the proposed bill with all stakeholders, the draft
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

'There are threats to life of LHC Chief Justice'

The top security officials on Saturday informed the meeting of Chief Justices of superior courts that 'there are threats' to the life of Justice Khawaja Muhammad Sharif, Chief Justice Lahore High Court. On September 16, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Cha
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

'There are threats to life of LHC Chief Justice'

The top security officials on Saturday informed the meeting of Chief Justices of superior courts that 'there are threats' to the life of Justice Khawaja Muhammad Sharif, Chief Justice Lahore High Court. On September 16, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Cha
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Imran Farooq's murder: British police make witness appeal

British police investigating the fatal stabbing of Dr Imran Farooq in London Saturday appealed for witnesses to come forward. Dr Farooq, a senior member of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), died from multiple stab wounds and blunt trauma to the head, police
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Imran Farooq's murder: British police make witness appeal

British police investigating the fatal stabbing of Dr Imran Farooq in London Saturday appealed for witnesses to come forward. Dr Farooq, a senior member of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), died from multiple stab wounds and blunt trauma to the head, police
Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Your rupee last month

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (August 02 to 31, 2010)

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (September 17, 2010) and the forecast for Saturday (September 18, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Yarn Prices
Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Yarn Prices
Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Yarn Prices
Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Yarn Prices
Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Friday (September 17, 2010).

Published 19 Sep, 2010 12:00am

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277.93

USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 18

277.73

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154.71

USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 18

0.89

Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 18

1.26

Euro to USD / Nov 18

1.05

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S&P 500 / Nov 15

5,870.62

Nasdaq / Nov 15

18,680.12

Dow Jones / Nov 15

43,444.99

India Sensex / Nov 18

77,426.82

Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 18

38,220.85

Hang Seng / Nov 18

19,562.62

FTSE 100 / Nov 18

8,080.78

Germany DAX 30 / Nov 18

19,274.60

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Petrol/Litre / Nov 18

248.38

Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 18

67.17

Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 18

18,085

Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 18

231,396

Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 18

2,583.36

Diesel/Litre / Nov 18

255.14

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786 Invest Ltd / Nov 18

786 Investments Limited(786)

6.33

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 18

Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)

609.73

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Agro Allianz / Nov 18

Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)

16

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

AL-Abid Silk / Nov 18

Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)

3.49

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Ali Asghar / Nov 18

Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)

56.65

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Allied Bank / Nov 18

Allied Bank Limited(ABL)

115.07

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Abbott Lab. / Nov 18

Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)

1,008.83

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Abson Ind. / Nov 18

Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)

2.50

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Alfalah ETF. / Nov 18

Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)

12.43

▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock Price

786 Invest Ltd / Nov 18

786 Investments Limited(786)

6.33

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 18

Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)

609.73

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Agro Allianz / Nov 18

Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)

16

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

AL-Abid Silk / Nov 18

Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)

3.49

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Ali Asghar / Nov 18

Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)

56.65

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Allied Bank / Nov 18

Allied Bank Limited(ABL)

115.07

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Abbott Lab. / Nov 18

Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)

1,008.83

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Abson Ind. / Nov 18

Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)

2.50

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Alfalah ETF. / Nov 18

Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)

12.43

▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock Volume

WorldCall Telecom / Nov 18

Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)

77,999,077

▲ 0.00

Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 18

Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)

70,721,702

▲ 0.00

Hascol Petrol / Nov 18

Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)

55,501,231

▲ 0.00

K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 18

K-Electric Limited(KEL)

36,884,955

▲ 0.00

Sui South Gas / Nov 18

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)

36,294,630

▲ 0.00

D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Nov 18

D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)

32,226,742

▲ 0.00

TRG Pak Ltd / Nov 18

TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)

29,018,611

▲ 0.00

Pak Int.Bulk / Nov 18

Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)

22,405,457

▲ 0.00

Treet Battery / Nov 18

Treet Battery Limited(TBL)

21,319,898

▲ 0.00

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