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Print - 2010-10-20
17.33 percent decline in phutti arrivals

17.33 percent decline in phutti arrivals

Cotton production in the country has declined by 17.33 percent as the arrivals recorded at the ginneries as on October 15 stood at 41,73,177 bales, showing a decrease of 17.33 percent from 50,48,243 bales received in the corresponding period of last year.
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Government urged to take action against yarn hoarders

Government urged to take action against yarn hoarders

Despite reports of shortfall in cotton crop in the country, exporters are engaged in carrying on export bargains, due to which the rates of cotton have reached the record level of Rs 7600 per maund and the speculators and hoarders are also adding fuel to
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Embankments' breach: Commission completes inquiry

Embankments' breach: Commission completes inquiry

The judicial commission, headed by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah of Lahore High Court (LHC) to determine possibility of involvement of influential personages behind the disintegration of protective embankments and dykes, has completed its inquiry report.
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Punjab government determined to encourage industry

Punjab government determined to encourage industry

The Punjab Government is determined to encourage industry in the province and will provide every possible facility to the industrialists. This was stated by Senior Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab Sirdar Zulfiqar Ali Khan Khosa here on Tuesday. He further
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Mian Akram appointed chairman SDC

Mian Akram appointed chairman SDC

Ministry of Labour and Manpower has appointed prominent industrialist and businessman of Islamabad Mian Akram Farid Chairman, Skill Development Council (SDC) in place of Imtiaz Rastgar whose 10-year long tenure ended on 1st October 2010. SDC, CEO Mohammad
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
It's time to build and strengthen Pakistan: CM Punjab

It's time to build and strengthen Pakistan: CM Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that the flood has united the nation and it is time to build and strengthen Pakistan. He was addressing a ceremony held in the honour of donors, attended by a large number of local and foreign industr
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Who's 'jagir' is Pakistan?

Who's 'jagir' is Pakistan?

The ranks and file of PPP is up in arms over the supposedly unsavoury remarks made by the PML-N leaders, particularly, MNA Sa'ad Rafiq, against the Bhutto-Zardari dynasty, on October 12, to mark the black day of 1999, when General Pervez Musharraf, topple
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Austrian citizens push back on harsh asylum procedures

Austrian citizens push back on harsh asylum procedures

Austria seemed to shift to the right earlier this month amid an election in its capital dominated by immigration issues, but civil society groups have started pushing back. They scored an initial success on Monday when hard-line Interior Minister Maria Fe
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
West turns to Somaliland while rest of Somalia crumbles

West turns to Somaliland while rest of Somalia crumbles

In the centre of Hargeisa, the capital of the self-proclaimed state of Somaliland, a Soviet-era MiG jet sits atop a brightly painted plinth. Its squat, deadly body is a reminder of the destruction dictator Mohamed Siad Barre ordered visited upon the city
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Corruption: need to change mindset

Corruption: need to change mindset

Corruption is a hotly debated subject. Those involved in corruption neither pay taxes nor declare their ill-gotten wealth. Their behaviour is based on the assumption that enjoying the luxury of present life wonderful event. Therefore, the law of morality
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Karsaz tragedy

Karsaz tragedy

Of the grim reminders what price was paid to retrieve democracy from the clichéd fists of dictatorship, the Karsaz tragedy stands out as the most telling. Benazir Bhutto had decided to return from exile ignoring strong warnings of the then ruling clique,
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Holbrooke corrects our poor accounting

Holbrooke corrects our poor accounting

According to newspaper reports, United States Special Representative on Afghanistan-Pakistan Richard Holbrooke had raised the matter of the 700 million dollars disbursed by the Friends of Democratic Pakistan (FoDP), but not added to the credit column by t
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Box-Print Portfolio hosted

Box-Print Portfolio hosted

The Department of Fine Arts, Printmaking studio, at the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture hosted a Box-Print Portfolio, a Fund Raising Project from April 8-15, 2010, which will conclude in a Printmaking Exhibition at the IVS Gallery, Karachi on
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Japan gives $105,819 to NHH in Karachi for its blood bank equipment

Japan gives $105,819 to NHH in Karachi for its blood bank equipment

The Government of Japan extended a grant of 105,819 dollars (approx. Rs 9.1 million) to Khidmat-e-Khalq Foundation for the Blood Bank Project in the Nazeer Hussain Hospital (NHH) in Karachi, Sindh, under the scheme of the Grant Assistance for Grassroots H
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Flood position: revenue officers told to establish close coordination

Flood position: revenue officers told to establish close coordination

The Chairman District Relief Committee Hyderabad MNA Syed Ameer Ali Shah Jamote has directed the Revenue officers to establish close coordination to their officers posted at flood-hit areas to ascertain flood position and in case flood water is receded, t
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Gold up, silver down

Gold up, silver down

Gold prices on Tuesday mounted to Rs 44,250 per tola from Rs 44,100 on the local market, but silver prices reduced below Rs 700 per tola, traders said. The price of gold per 10-gram reached Rs 37, 928 up from Rs 37, 800, traders said, adding the yellow me
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
SSC enters into African market

SSC enters into African market

Service Sales Corporation (SSC), largest footwear company of Pakistan by revenue, started retail operations in Kenya. SSC entered into African market with the opening of a shoe outlet in Nairobi through its wholly owned subsidiary 'Service Shoes Africa Lt
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Workshop on 'Accounting & Bookkeeping'

Workshop on 'Accounting & Bookkeeping'

Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA), Hyderabad successfully organised one-day workshop on "Accounting & Bookkeeping" on Monday at Conference Hall of Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI), Hyderabad.
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Microentrepreneurship Awards 2010 programme launched

Microentrepreneurship Awards 2010 programme launched

Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) and Citi Foundation on Tuesday announced the launch of 7th Citi-PPAF Microentrepreneurship Awards (CMA) 2010 programme. Chief Strategy Officer PPAF Ahmad Jamal, while talking with media said this year some $32500 w
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
16 hurt as protesters defy curfew in IHK

16 hurt as protesters defy curfew in IHK

A clash between police in held Kashmir and protesters who defied a curfew to demonstrate against the arrest left 16 people injured on Tuesday. Masarat Alam, 44, who is known for his fiery denunciations of Delhi, was arrested by police on Monday in occupie
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Pakistan trying to replace sugarcane with sugar beet: ADC

Pakistan trying to replace sugarcane with sugar beet: ADC

Pakistan is striving hard to replace sugarcane crop with sugar-beet to increase per acre production, save water and maximise land utilisation, said Agriculture Development Commissioner (ADC) Anyatullah Khan. In a chat with Daily Business Recorder t
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Gunmen torch Nato trucks

Gunmen torch Nato trucks

Gunmen in Pakistan on Tuesday torched vehicles carrying supplies for Nato troops fighting the Taliban in neighbouring Afghanistan, in the second such attack in 24 hours, police said. The two tankers were attacked in Balochistan. The attacks came a week af
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
LHC seeks report from MD PIA, ministry of defence

LHC seeks report from MD PIA, ministry of defence

The Lahore High Court (LHC) here on Tuesday sought report till November 10 from Managing Director (MD) Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), ministry of Defence and federal secretary transport in a petition praying for implementation of 50 percent discou
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Seminar on budgetary priorities of water, sanitation held

Seminar on budgetary priorities of water, sanitation held

Access to safe drinking water, adequate sanitation and improved hygiene are vital to human development and well being. This was stated by Erum Syed, a researcher and in charge Budget Research Cell, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam. She was speaking
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
'Global warming may cause devastating floods every year'

'Global warming may cause devastating floods every year'

Global warming and changing weather patterns may cause devastating floods every year, Federal Minister for Environment Hameed Ullah Jan Afridi told a press conference here on Tuesday. "The unprecedented floods have affected 1/5 of Pakistan's total land ar
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
SECP grants licences to nine non-profit associations

SECP grants licences to nine non-profit associations

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) granted licences to nine non-profit associations under Section 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984, in the third quarter of 2010. These associations, include the Global Foundation for SME Cluster D
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Qazi Anwar returns Rs one million cheque to Babar Awan

Qazi Anwar returns Rs one million cheque to Babar Awan

President Supreme Court Bar Association Qazi Anwar on Tuesday returned the cheque of Rs 1 million to law minister Bar Awan, which he had received from him only a day ago, citing immense media pressure. The outgoing SCBA president, who will call it a day a
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Two killed as wagon turns turtle

Two killed as wagon turns turtle

Two persons killed, while four other injured when a speeding wagon turned turtle near Khairpur Tamewali, some 88 kms from on Tuesday. According to rescue sources, a wagon turned turtle while taking a sharp turn on Hasilpur Road.
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
MOL awards scholarships to 65 students

MOL awards scholarships to 65 students

The 3rd MOL scholarship documents distribution ceremony was held here Monday for the deserving students hailing from Hangu, Karak and Kohat-oil and gas exploration districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
PAF Academy Risalpur holds convocation ceremonies

PAF Academy Risalpur holds convocation ceremonies

The convocation ceremonies of General Duty (Pilot), Admin and Special Duties (A&SD), Air Defence (AD) and Engineering courses were held at Pakistan Air Force Academy, Risalpur on Tuesday. Professor Dr Azmat Hayat Khan, Vice Chancellor University of Peshaw
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
SIU entrusted to probe into corruption charges

SIU entrusted to probe into corruption charges

Director General Anti-Corruption Punjab, Former Justice Kazim Ali Malik, on proving the allegation of corruption for more than Rs 125.2 million for strengthening the protective spurs in the Jinnah Barrage Mianwali and Muzaffargarh Canal Circle during rece
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Makro stores selling sugar at Rs 61 per kg

Makro stores selling sugar at Rs 61 per kg

Makro, in collaboration with Sindh government, is selling sugar at Rs 61/kg regardless of the crisis of the commodity. This approach is aimed at keeping the market safe from manipulators who are openly selling it at more than Rs 80/kg in the local market.
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Shortfall remains 1,700 megawatts as temperature slides

Shortfall remains 1,700 megawatts as temperature slides

Power shortfall remained over 1,700MW amidst mild mercury as generation stood at 12,768MW against a demand of 14,479MW. This shortfall did not prove much disturbing for the domestic consumers as the provincial metropolis registered cloudy weather in the l
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
PCGA rejects proposed taxation on cotton trade

PCGA rejects proposed taxation on cotton trade

The central executive committee of Pakistan Cotton Ginneers Association (PCGA) has rejected the proposed taxation on the cotton trade, describing it as "economic massacre of the ginners", and said that such steps would be harmful to the already destroyed
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
'Imposition of reformed GST, double-digit markup termed major threats'

'Imposition of reformed GST, double-digit markup termed major threats'

Multan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), President Shahid Naseem Khokhar has termed the energy crisis, terrorism, imposition of reformed GST and double-digit mark up as major threats to the country's economy. He said that the floods have damaged t
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Declare Aimal Kansi as national hero: LHC defers petition's hearing

Declare Aimal Kansi as national hero: LHC defers petition's hearing

The Lahore High Court (LHC) here on Tuesday deferred the hearing of a petition requesting to declare Aimal Kansi as national hero and a case should be lodged against Nawaz Sharif who had extradited him to USA where he was executed as advocate general (AG)
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
'Large-scale industry considered as backbone of economy'

'Large-scale industry considered as backbone of economy'

The Regional Chairman of the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Muhammad Adress said the large scale industry is considered, as backbone for country's economy, which not only produces raw materials to other industries but also
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
PTCL organises promotional event

PTCL organises promotional event

In the wake of cut throat competitive telecom environment, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is aimed at delivering seamless services to its valued customers at par with their expectations. In this regard, the company arranged a two-day pr
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Women designers' handmade gift boxes go on display

Women designers' handmade gift boxes go on display

With the background of fine arts and interior decoration, two women designers in the capital have turned up with an idea of adding creativity to special events, enclosing them in a nutshell of gift boxes. Believing in the adage that 'good things come in s
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Seminar on 'Development of statistics in Pakistan'

Seminar on 'Development of statistics in Pakistan'

In connection with the World Statistics One day seminar on "Development of statistics in Pakistan" held here at Lahore College for Women University (LCWU), Lahore. The event was organised by Statistics department in collaboration with Higher Education Com
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Iqbal Academy developing links at local, international levels

Iqbal Academy developing links at local, international levels

Iqbal Academy has been successful enough in developing in-house links as well as collaborating with foreign countries' libraries working on the great poet. This was observed during the working paper reading of 40th board meeting of Iqbal Academy, held und
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
'Financial discipline necessary to fund management'

'Financial discipline necessary to fund management'

Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) is committed to put into practice complete financial discipline to ensure transparency and accurate use of funds. We believe that discipline is a necessary talent for proper financial management. Financial discipline form
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Russian satellite company keen to invest in joint venture

Russian satellite company keen to invest in joint venture

M/s General Satellite Corporation has showed interest to make up to 50 percent investment for modernisation of the home TV technology in Pakistan. The company would like to enter a joint venture with Pakistani channels, a company representative Sergey L.
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
CPLC Chief voices concern over targeted killings in city

CPLC Chief voices concern over targeted killings in city

CPLC Chief Ahmed Chinoy has showed his deep concern over the recent ray of target-killings in the city which claimed precious lives of innocent citizens. He has informed that he had meetings with the Governor Sindh and Home Minister Sindh on this issue. G
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Fazl meets President

Fazl meets President

Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, Ameer Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) called on President Asif Ali Zardari Tuesday here at Aiwan-e-Sadr. Current political situation, coalition matters and measures taken for rehabilitation and reconstruction of flood affected people
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Ambassador of Vietnam holds meeting with minister

Ambassador of Vietnam holds meeting with minister

Nguyen Viet Hung, Ambassador of Vietnam held a meeting with Federal Minister for Livestock & Dairy Development Mir Humayun Aziz Kurd here in his office on Tuesday. K.M. Siddiq Akbar, Additional Secretary Incharge, Ministry of Livestock & Dairy Development
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Hindu extremist party demands ban on burqa

Hindu extremist party demands ban on burqa

In India the extremist Hindu party the Shiv Sena on Tuesday demanded a ban on burqa, calling the Muslim veil a threat to security interests. In an editorial in party mouthpiece Saamna, the party said criminals were using the burqa to commit crimes, an Ind
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Workshop on 'Finalising sector-wise standard indicators' held

Workshop on 'Finalising sector-wise standard indicators' held

The finalised lists of indicators would provide imperative guidance for decision-making enabling the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government in translating knowledge into manageable information, and to measure and standardise progress towards development goals whil
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
SSGC facing critical time owing to non-payment of dues

SSGC facing critical time owing to non-payment of dues

Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) will soon become white elephant if persisting trend of non-payment of dues continue by big consumers like KESC, Wapda and other government organisations, Dr Faizullah Abbasi, Managing Director SSGC informed industrialists.
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Fine arts exhibition held in Steel Town

Fine arts exhibition held in Steel Town

Department of Fine Arts Pakistan Steel Institute of Computer Science, Hadeed Welfare Trust arranged a Two day Fine Arts Exhibition in Pakistan Steel Institute of Computer Science, Steel Town. Chief guest, Acting Principal Executive Officer, Hadeed Welfare
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
PPL says first quarter net profit at Rs 7.79 billion

PPL says first quarter net profit at Rs 7.79 billion

Pakistan Petroleum Ltd (PPL) reported on Tuesday a first quarter net profit of 7.79 billion rupees ($90.6 million), compared with 4.97 billion rupees ($57.8 million) in the same period last year. PPL shares were down 0.83 percent at 185.05 rupees at 1211
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (October 19, 2010) and the forecast for Wednesday (October 20, 2010).

Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
PPL says first quarter net profit at Rs 7.79 billion

PPL says first quarter net profit at Rs 7.79 billion

Pakistan Petroleum Ltd (PPL) reported on Tuesday a first quarter net profit of 7.79 billion rupees ($90.6 million), compared with 4.97 billion rupees ($57.8 million) in the same period last year. PPL shares were down 0.83 percent at 185.05 rupees at 1211
Published 20 Oct, 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 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
KSE extends trading suspension of 13 companies

KSE extends trading suspension of 13 companies

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has extended the suspension period of 13 companies for another 60 days upon failing to comply with KSE's listing requirements, effective October 21.
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
KSE asks Amtex to reverse decision

KSE asks Amtex to reverse decision

Amtex Ltd has convened a meeting of its board of directors on October 27, to discuss the consequences of withdrawing a final cash dividend of 30 percent or Rs 3 per share for June 30, announced on August 25.
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Artificial jewellery lures customers as gold prices surge

Artificial jewellery lures customers as gold prices surge

In the wake of unprecedented hike in gold prices and rising inflation, women have left with no option except to use imitated jewellery that has caused surge in its demand as well as prices. Artificial jewellery market is flourishing while the business of
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Raja briefed about Railways progress

Raja briefed about Railways progress

Chairman Pakistan Railways (PR), Shahid Hussein Raja visited Railways Headquarters here on Tuesday and attended a briefing over the problems being faced by the organisation and possible solutions to these. Raja urged railway authorities to make the organi
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (October 19, 2010).

Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Flood-hit areas: need to prioritise women's welfare stressed

Flood-hit areas: need to prioritise women's welfare stressed

Secretary School Education Punjab, Muhammad Aslam Kamboh has said that due to the destruction of houses, crops and livestock in the flood-affected rural areas, women of these areas are facing social and financial crises. The rehabilitation process cannot
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (October 19, 2010).

Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
ICAP seminar in Lahore today

ICAP seminar in Lahore today

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) in lieu of the visit of the Chairman IAASB, Professor Arnold Schilder and the Executive Director IFAC, James Sylph to Pakistan has arranged a seminar for its members in Lahore on October 20, (today
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Tuesday (October 19, 2010) and for Wednesday (October 20, 2010)
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Sir Syed Day celebrated at SSUET with fervour

Sir Syed Day celebrated at SSUET with fervour

"Sir Syed Ahmed Khan revolutionised the Muslim community and turned them towards contemporary education to keep pace with the modern age and we are lucky to have Sir Syed's progressive thinking and his valuable work among us for guidance. Sir Syed Ahmed K
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (October 19, 2010).

Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
ECP's delaying tactics on issue of fake degrees termed regretful

ECP's delaying tactics on issue of fake degrees termed regretful

Chairman National Assembly Standing Committee on Education Abid Sher Ali has said that he would write a letter to Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) demanding disqualification of those Parliamentarians who have failed to provide documents required for
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
92 fresh cases of dengue reported in Lahore

92 fresh cases of dengue reported in Lahore

As many as 92 fresh dengue fever cases have been reported in Lahore in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of dengue cases in Lahore up to 251. According to the details, 39 dengue cases reported from Kot Khawaja Saeed Hospital, 33 from Private Cli
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Fear of police firing: CJ LHC takes suo motu notice of bikers' death

Fear of police firing: CJ LHC takes suo motu notice of bikers' death

Chief Justice Lahore High Court (LHC) Khwaja Muhammad Sharif on Tuesday took suo motu notice of the death of two bikers after alleged fear of police firing in Gulshan Ravi and summoned SP Allam Iqbal Town and SHO concerned to appear before the court with
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (October 19, 2010).

Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
UN urged to send rapporteur to IHK

UN urged to send rapporteur to IHK

Executive Director of Kashmir Centre London, Professor Nazir Ahmad Shawl has demanded of the United Nations to send a rapporteur to investigate the killings and other massive human rights violations perpetrated by Indian troops in the occupied territory.
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (October 19, 2010).

Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
350 officers of Inland Revenue Audit upgraded

350 officers of Inland Revenue Audit upgraded

The government has upgraded the posts of over 350 Inland Revenue Audit Officers of the Federal Board of Revenue (from Grade 16 to 17), which would help the tax machinery in carrying out composite audit of sales tax and income tax of business and trade dur
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Pharma Health launches NEOTRET capsules

Pharma Health launches NEOTRET capsules

Before the launch of NEOTRET capsules for Psoriasis, there was not a single authentic medicine available in the local market except some smuggled and substandard medicine and the patients suffering from Psoriasis were facing problem in finding the proper
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar turns lower

THE RUPEE: dollar turns lower

Rising trend was witnessed on the local currency market on Tuesday as the rupee recovered modestly against dollar, dealers said. The rupee maintained its climb versus dollar, gaining 12 paisa for buying and selling at 85.92 and 85.96, they said. In the se
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Hashoo, Shifa Foundations organise free medical camp

Hashoo, Shifa Foundations organise free medical camp

Hashoo Foundation - Population, Refugee and Migration (PRM) Project, in collaboration with Shifa Foundation Islamabad organised a free medical camp for Afghan refugees residing here, said a press release issued here on Tuesday. The camp was organised to c
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar turns lower

THE RUPEE: dollar turns lower

Rising trend was witnessed on the local currency market on Tuesday as the rupee recovered modestly against dollar, dealers said. The rupee maintained its climb versus dollar, gaining 12 paisa for buying and selling at 85.92 and 85.96, they said. In the se
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Azhar Haideri marries to second girl

Azhar Haideri marries to second girl

Azhar Haideri Awan ,(22), son of a stage artist Kaswar Haideri, married to second girl on Tuesday. His first wife Humera was with him in the marriage party. Humera was married to Azhar on Sunday. However "Rasm-e-Henna" was offered simultaneously. Azhar to
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am
APCA AD wing meets Secretary Agriculture

APCA AD wing meets Secretary Agriculture

All Pakistan Clerks Association (APCA) of Agriculture Department (AD) wing called on the Punjab Secretary Agriculture Arif Nadeem here on Tuesday and apprised him of the problems being faced by the employees of the agriculture house. The delegation was le
Published 20 Oct, 2010 12:00am