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Print - 2010-10-28
Consumer Lucky Draw Scheme from January

Consumer Lucky Draw Scheme from January

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to launch Consumer Lucky Draw Scheme in January 2011 in all major cities including Karachi, Lahore, Sialkot, Faisalabad and Islamabad with monthly prizes of Rs 6 million to encourage documentation in the coun
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
UN starts wheat aid to 500,000 farmers

UN starts wheat aid to 500,000 farmers

The UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation said it had begun large-scale distribution of wheat seed in Pakistan to 500,000 farming families affected by catastrophic floods earlier this year. The aid means the current planting season that ends in December
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Wednesday (October 27, 2010).
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
UN starts wheat aid to 500,000 farmers

UN starts wheat aid to 500,000 farmers

The UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation said it had begun large-scale distribution of wheat seed in Pakistan to 500,000 farming families affected by catastrophic floods earlier this year. The aid means the current planting season that ends in December
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Wednesday (October 27, 2010).

Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
UN starts wheat aid to 500,000 farmers

UN starts wheat aid to 500,000 farmers

The UN''s Food and Agriculture Organisation said it had begun large-scale distribution of wheat seed in Pakistan to 500,000 farming families affected by catastrophic floods earlier this year. The aid means the current planting season that ends in December
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Textile exporters stop buying local yarn

Textile exporters stop buying local yarn

Textile exporters have decided to stop purchase of yarn due to exorbitant price hike in the local market and, in case the situation becomes worse, they would close down their factories. Consensus towards this decision was arrived at an emergency meeting o
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Textile exporters stop buying local yarn

Textile exporters stop buying local yarn

Textile exporters have decided to stop purchase of yarn due to exorbitant price hike in the local market and, in case the situation becomes worse, they would close down their factories. Consensus towards this decision was arrived at an emergency meeting o
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Textile exporters stop buying local yarn

Textile exporters stop buying local yarn

Textile exporters have decided to stop purchase of yarn due to exorbitant price hike in the local market and, in case the situation becomes worse, they would close down their factories. Consensus towards this decision was arrived at an emergency meeting o
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
EU lifts ban on PIA

EU lifts ban on PIA

European Union (EU) has lifted the ban imposed on Pakistan International Airline (PIA) allowing all the planes of Pakistan's national flag carrier to travel to European destinations, a private TV channel reported on Wednesday. EU has completely lifted the
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
EU lifts ban on PIA

EU lifts ban on PIA

European Union (EU) has lifted the ban imposed on Pakistan International Airline (PIA) allowing all the planes of Pakistan's national flag carrier to travel to European destinations, a private TV channel reported on Wednesday. EU has completely lifted the
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
EU lifts ban on PIA

EU lifts ban on PIA

European Union (EU) has lifted the ban imposed on Pakistan International Airline (PIA) allowing all the planes of Pakistan''s national flag carrier to travel to European destinations, a private TV channel reported on Wednesday. EU has completely lifted th
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Asma first woman President of SCBA

Asma first woman President of SCBA

After a neck and neck contest for the slot of President of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Asma Jahangir, a former chairperson of HRCP, defeated Ahmed Awais, a former president of LHC Bar Association. According to unofficial results announced from p
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Asma first woman President of SCBA

Asma first woman President of SCBA

After a neck and neck contest for the slot of President of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Asma Jahangir, a former chairperson of HRCP, defeated Ahmed Awais, a former president of LHC Bar Association. According to unofficial results announced from p
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
World Bank, ADB raise DNA estimates to $16 billion

World Bank, ADB raise DNA estimates to $16 billion

The World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have revised upward Pakistan's flood 'damage, need, and assessment' (DNA) estimates, and conveyed to the authorities in Islamabad to release the new version of their report on October 31. The increasing dama
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates

Closing of sterling rates at 1730 GMT - on Wednesday (October 27, 2010).

Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
World Bank, ADB raise DNA estimates to $16 billion

World Bank, ADB raise DNA estimates to $16 billion

The World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have revised upward Pakistan's flood 'damage, need, and assessment' (DNA) estimates, and conveyed to the authorities in Islamabad to release the new version of their report on October 31. The increasing dama
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
World Bank, ADB raise DNA estimates to $16 billion

World Bank, ADB raise DNA estimates to $16 billion

The World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have revised upward Pakistan''s flood ''damage, need, and assessment'' (DNA) estimates, and conveyed to the authorities in Islamabad to release the new version of their report on October 31. The increasing d
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
LSE index gains 28.03 points

LSE index gains 28.03 points

Mixed sentiment prevailed at Lahore Stock Exchange on Wednesday where equities moved both ways and ended in positive zone amid decreased turnover.
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
LSE index gains 28.03 points

LSE index gains 28.03 points

Mixed sentiment prevailed at Lahore Stock Exchange on Wednesday where equities moved both ways and ended in positive zone amid decreased turnover.
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 27, 2010).

Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Equities move both ways on ISE

Equities move both ways on ISE

Equities moved both ways at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where investors adopted a cautious approach under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 17.30 points, as the Index moved from 2,698.57 to 2,7
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 27, 2010).

Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Equities move both ways on ISE

Equities move both ways on ISE

Equities moved both ways at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where investors adopted a cautious approach under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 17.30 points, as the Index moved from 2,698.57 to 2,7
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

NJLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 27, 2010).

Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
World sees Kashmir as nuclear flash point: Attique

World sees Kashmir as nuclear flash point: Attique

Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan Wednesday said that, Indian attitude on Kashmir has converted the region into a nuclear flash point and the entire international community is worried over this scenario.
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Pakistan needs change in economic policy based on pro-poor trends

Pakistan needs change in economic policy based on pro-poor trends

Pakistan is facing an economic crisis and it needs a change in the economic policy and these economic policies will be pro-poor. Pakistan needs to focus on manufacturing sector because it is the sector which has the capacity of creating jobs, said speaker
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Indian border firing injures one

Indian border firing injures one

Indian occupation forces on Wednesday fired at civilians across the de-facto border dividing Kashmir between the two countries, injuring one person, Pakistani officials said.
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
PML observes black day

PML observes black day

Pakistan Muslim League (PML) observed black day against Indian occupation to the Kashmir, a rally was taken out from the Muslim League House to the Lahore Press Club. The PML took out rally on the instructions from Moonis Elahi, senior PML leader.
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
We are born Muslim Leaguers, says Elahi

We are born Muslim Leaguers, says Elahi

"We are born Muslim Leaguers and have not come in the PML from Tehrik-e-Istaqlal. For us betrayal with Muslim League and our party colleagues is unthinkable. Muslim League reunification warrants large heartedness and humility not sham pride."
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
PPP again deceives leadership of PML-Q: Manika

PPP again deceives leadership of PML-Q: Manika

Leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) unification group Mian Atta Muhammad Manika has said that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has once again deceived the leadership of Muslim League-Q. He said that PPP by sending representative of Babar Awan's level f
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Rs 90 billion revenue collected till October 27

Rs 90 billion revenue collected till October 27

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has shown remarkable performance in revenue collection during first 27 days of October 2010, as provisional collection stood at around Rs 90 billion up to October 27 against the target of Rs 104 billion.
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Dawlance launches H-Zone washing machine

Dawlance launches H-Zone washing machine

Dawlance the No 1 home appliances brand of Pakistan recently launched another product to enhance their category range. The latest addition to H-Zone range is the Dawlance Automatic Washing Machine (Model No DWF-3500HZ).
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Traffic wardens warned of strict action against wrong behaviour

Traffic wardens warned of strict action against wrong behaviour

Dr Wasim Kausar, Inspector General, National Highways & Motorway Police has warned traffic wardens of strict action for their wrong behaviour towards road users. According to a press statement issued on Wednesday, he said that the officers of Motorway Pol
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
'$25 million projects launched in environment sector'

'$25 million projects launched in environment sector'

Environment Minister Hameed Ullah Jan Afridi said around 15 biodiversity projects valued at US $25 million are under implementation that would go a long way in protecting country's eco system. These projects relate to wetlands, mountain areas conservation
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
One of the best discoveries

One of the best discoveries

A unique discovery of the remains of Deinotherium in the form of fossils, a primitive animal specie having lower denture with undisturbed set of teeth attached to the gums in pristine condition was found during excavation at village Lava. This terrible be
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
One of the best discoveries

One of the best discoveries

A unique discovery of the remains of Deinotherium in the form of fossils, a primitive animal specie having lower denture with undisturbed set of teeth attached to the gums in pristine condition was found during excavation at village Lava. This terrible be
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
North Korea gets lowest grade on 'nuclear report card'

North Korea gets lowest grade on 'nuclear report card'

North Korea got a failing grade, with Iran and Syria not far behind, in the first nuclear arms control report card released Wednesday by the independent, US-based Arms Control Association (ACA). "North Korea, which has violated nearly every non-proliferat
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
North Korea gets lowest grade on 'nuclear report card'

North Korea gets lowest grade on 'nuclear report card'

North Korea got a failing grade, with Iran and Syria not far behind, in the first nuclear arms control report card released Wednesday by the independent, US-based Arms Control Association (ACA). "North Korea, which has violated nearly every non-proliferat
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
US man arrested for plotting attacks: Washington subway

US man arrested for plotting attacks: Washington subway

A Pakistani-American was arrested Wednesday for plotting attacks on subway stations in and around Washington with people he believed were tied to al Qaeda, US officials said. Farooque Ahmed, 34, who lived in the Virginia suburbs of Washington, had been al
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
US man arrested for plotting attacks: Washington subway

US man arrested for plotting attacks: Washington subway

A Pakistani-American was arrested Wednesday for plotting attacks on subway stations in and around Washington with people he believed were tied to al Qaeda, US officials said. Farooque Ahmed, 34, who lived in the Virginia suburbs of Washington, had been al
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Consumer Lucky Draw Scheme from January

Consumer Lucky Draw Scheme from January

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to launch Consumer Lucky Draw Scheme in January 2011 in all major cities including Karachi, Lahore, Sialkot, Faisalabad and Islamabad with monthly prizes of Rs 6 million to encourage documentation in the coun
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Consumer Lucky Draw Scheme from January

Consumer Lucky Draw Scheme from January

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to launch Consumer Lucky Draw Scheme in January 2011 in all major cities including Karachi, Lahore, Sialkot, Faisalabad and Islamabad with monthly prizes of Rs 6 million to encourage documentation in the coun
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (October 27, 2010).

Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
Nawaz holds Musharraf responsible for prevailing mess

Nawaz holds Musharraf responsible for prevailing mess

President Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N), Nawaz Sharif has held former President, Pervez Musharraf responsible for the prevailing mess in the country including terrorism, price hike and loadshedding that has made the life of the commonman miserable.
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
'Pakistan Square' to be set up in Santiago

'Pakistan Square' to be set up in Santiago

The Las Condes Municipality of Santiago, Chile has formally conveyed its concurrence on October 22, 2010 for setting up a "Pakistan Square" in Santiago on reciprocal basis without any financial implications. Capital Development Authority of (CDA) had earl
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
National Assembly body terms 1,000 appointments in PARC illegal

National Assembly body terms 1,000 appointments in PARC illegal

National Assembly Standing Committee on Food and Agriculture has recommended the Ministry of Food and Agriculture that 1000 appointments made in of Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) by its Chairman Dr Zafar Altaf are illegal, and be discontinue
Published 28 Oct, 2010 12:00am
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