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Print - 2010-11-05
Senate body report unanimously recommended

Senate body report unanimously recommended

The Senate Standing Committee on Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs in its report presented to the House on Thursday unanimously recommended the House not to pass a private member bill seeking a time-bound provision in the Constitution to abolish riba
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
No major difference between government, allied parties: Malik

No major difference between government, allied parties: Malik

Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik has said that there is no major difference between government and its allied parties, adding that mini differences are part and parcel of democracy. "It is democratic right of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) t
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
APCNGA delegation meets Prime Minister

APCNGA delegation meets Prime Minister

A delegation of APCNGA met with Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani here on Thursday. Ghiyas Abdullah Paracha was leading the delegation while Regional chairman Punjab Fiaz Gilani represented Punjab. Delegation informed Gilani about core issues being faced
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
PHF and hockey fans shocked over exclusion of hockey from national games

PHF and hockey fans shocked over exclusion of hockey from national games

Pakistan Hockey Federation, Federal Sports Ministry, Standing Committee of the National Assembly for sports and hockey fans have expressed shock and resented over exclusion of hockey from the 31st National Games being held in Peshawar from 25th December 2
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (November 04, 2010) and the forecast for Friday (November 05, 2010).

Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
SZABIST holds moot on women's rights

SZABIST holds moot on women's rights

The students of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) organised a panel discussion on women's rights. The panellists included noted scholar Dr Sabiha Qadri, well-known social worker Musarrat Misbah, and anchorperson Hin
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
US troops to continue relief work till Pakistan needs it: Munter

US troops to continue relief work till Pakistan needs it: Munter

US ambassador Cameron Munter on Thursday said that the American helicopters and troops would continue their help and assistance in the flood affected areas as long as Pakistan needs this Cupertino. He was talking to American troops here at Ghazi Air Base
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Tariff determination issues: ADB, IFC concerned at Nepra's 'failure'

Tariff determination issues: ADB, IFC concerned at Nepra's 'failure'

In a strong worded letter, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) have expressed serious concern over what they term the failure of National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to address the tariff determination
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Tajikistan CC&I, Pak-Lankan Business Forum ink MoU

Tajikistan CC&I, Pak-Lankan Business Forum ink MoU

Being desirous of strengthening trade-economic relations between Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CC&I) of the Republic of Tajikistan and Pakistan Sri Lanka Business Forum, Karachi, Pakistan hereinafter called the parties have entered into the Memorandum
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
'Trade promotion can make Pakistan Asian tiger'

'Trade promotion can make Pakistan Asian tiger'

Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Environment Senator Muhammad Hamayyun Mandokhail has said that Pakistan could get status of Asian tiger if our embassies work to promote the country's trade. According to a statement issued on Thursday, he urged the s
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (November 04, 2010).

Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Z9EC helicopters, jet aircraft inducted in PN Aviation Fleet

Z9EC helicopters, jet aircraft inducted in PN Aviation Fleet

The second batch of four Z9EC anti-submarine helicopters and the first Information and Electronic Warfare Jet aircraft were formally inducted in Pakistan Navy Aviation Fleet on Thursday. The induction ceremony was held at the PN Base Mehran. Chief of Nava
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (November 04, 2010).

Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
CDNS directors' conference from today

CDNS directors' conference from today

A two-day Directors Conference of Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) is scheduled to be held on November 5 and 6 in Lahore. The event will be chaired by Zafar M. Sheikh, Director General, National Savings while all the Regional Directors would
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Thursday (November 04, 2010) and for Friday (November 05, 2010)
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Provincial Ombudsman presents report to Sindh Governor

Provincial Ombudsman presents report to Sindh Governor

Governor Sindh, Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan, has highlighted the role of the office of Ombudsman towards good governance and helps improve the performance of the government departments. He stated this when the Provincial Ombudsman presented the performance repo
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (November 04, 2010).

Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
President greets Hindu community

President greets Hindu community

President Asif Ali Zardari while extending greetings to the Hindu and Scheduled Castes community in Pakistan on the occasion of Deewali reiterated the pledge of the government as well as Pakistan Peoples Party to safeguard the constitutionally guaranteed
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
31 deaths confirmed from dengue fever so far

31 deaths confirmed from dengue fever so far

The National Institute of Health (NIH) confirmed on Thursday that so far 31 deaths have been reported from dengue fever throughout the country. According to official sources, 17 deaths have been reported from Sindh, two from the federal capital, two from
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Funeral prayers for late Imran Farooq held

Funeral prayers for late Imran Farooq held

The funeral prayers for the slain MQM leader Dr Imran Farooq were held in Hendon, north-west London, on Thursday attended by a large number of party activists. Unidentified assailants murdered the former secretary-general of MQM on September 16 near his h
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (November 04, 2010).

Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Markets to remain close on November

Markets to remain close on November

A meeting of Hyderabad Organisation of Small Traders has decided to observe a day of mourning and to keep the markets close on the eve of the burial of Muttahida Qaumi Movement leader late Imran Farooq on November 6. On Thursday, the small traders appeale
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (November 04, 2010).

Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Punjab seeks to export surplus wheat

Punjab seeks to export surplus wheat

Punjab has asked the government for permission to export about 2.5 million tonnes of surplus wheat, provincial authorities said on Thursday, as the country prepares to plant the next crop. Pakistan, Asia's third-largest wheat producer, deferred plans in A
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
PBC nominates Rai Bashir as JC member

PBC nominates Rai Bashir as JC member

The Punjab Bar Council (PBC) on Thursday nominated Rai Bashir, the Chairman Khatam-e-Nabuwwat Lawyers Forum, as member Judicial Commission. This was decided in a meeting held at PBC premises with Vice Chairman Punjab Bar Council in the chair.
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Blast at Khairpur railway track

Blast at Khairpur railway track

A bomb explosion occurred at a railway track in Khairpur on Thursday. According to details, the bomb was planted in a railway track in Khairpur. Thetrack was damaged by the explosion. No one was injured in the blast. Police and bomb disposal squad reached
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

Mixed pattern was seen on the currency market on Thursday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee maintained its surge versus dollar, gaining more 10 paisa for buying and selling at 85.60 and 85.65, they said. In the fourth Asian trade dollar held
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

Mixed pattern was seen on the currency market on Thursday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee maintained its surge versus dollar, gaining more 10 paisa for buying and selling at 85.60 and 85.65, they said. In the fourth Asian trade dollar held
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
EPD initiates environmental awareness programme

EPD initiates environmental awareness programme

The Environment Protection Department (EPD) has initiated an environmental awareness programme under a scheme 'Sensitisation of public through environmental education'. The basic environmental education amongst the youth can help out in bringing behaviour
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Watan Card holders asked not to sell their cards

Watan Card holders asked not to sell their cards

Deputy Chairman National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra), Tariq Malik has called upon Watan Card holders not to sell their cards, as the government will give subsequent instalments of announced assistance on the card.
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Kazakhstan tops World Bank pro-business reform list

Kazakhstan tops World Bank pro-business reform list

Singapore is the world''s easiest place to do business, while Kazakhstan introduced the most pro-business reforms this year, according to the World Bank''s "Doing Business" report on Wednesday. The annual World Bank report tracks changes in 183 countries
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Kazakhstan tops World Bank pro-business reform list

Kazakhstan tops World Bank pro-business reform list

Singapore is the world's easiest place to do business, while Kazakhstan introduced the most pro-business reforms this year, according to the World Bank's "Doing Business" report on Wednesday. The annual World Bank report tracks changes in 183 countries wh
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Kazakhstan tops World Bank pro-business reform list

Kazakhstan tops World Bank pro-business reform list

Singapore is the world's easiest place to do business, while Kazakhstan introduced the most pro-business reforms this year, according to the World Bank's "Doing Business" report on Wednesday. The annual World Bank report tracks changes in 183 countries wh
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
British visa system 'may discriminate against Pakistanis'

British visa system 'may discriminate against Pakistanis'

The British agency responsible for monitoring immigration may be discriminating against Pakistanis in the way it hands out visas, a report by the independent chief inspector said Thursday. John Vine, who oversees the work of the UK Border Agency, found th
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (November 04, 2010).

Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
British visa system 'may discriminate against Pakistanis'

British visa system 'may discriminate against Pakistanis'

The British agency responsible for monitoring immigration may be discriminating against Pakistanis in the way it hands out visas, a report by the independent chief inspector said Thursday. John Vine, who oversees the work of the UK Border Agency, found th
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
KSE EOGM put off till November 22

KSE EOGM put off till November 22

The extra-ordinary general meeting (EOGM) of KSE members called on Thursday to pass a resolution against appointment of non-member director as chairman of the exchange, has been adjourned till November 22, 2010. The KSE board of directors'' meeting was al
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
KSE EOGM put off till November 22

KSE EOGM put off till November 22

The extra-ordinary general meeting (EOGM) of KSE members called on Thursday to pass a resolution against appointment of non-member director as chairman of the exchange, has been adjourned till November 22, 2010. The KSE board of directors' meeting was als
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
KSE EOGM put off till November 22

KSE EOGM put off till November 22

The extra-ordinary general meeting (EOGM) of KSE members called on Thursday to pass a resolution against appointment of non-member director as chairman of the exchange, has been adjourned till November 22, 2010. The KSE board of directors' meeting was als
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
All banks to facilitate payment of pension from January next

All banks to facilitate payment of pension from January next

The State Bank of Pakistan has announced that all banks will start payment of pension through their branch network with effect from January 1, 2011. This arrangement will go a long way in mitigating the problems being faced by elderly pensioners.
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
All banks to facilitate payment of pension from January next

All banks to facilitate payment of pension from January next

The State Bank of Pakistan has announced that all banks will start payment of pension through their branch network with effect from January 1, 2011. This arrangement will go a long way in mitigating the problems being faced by elderly pensioners.
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
All banks to facilitate payment of pension from January next

All banks to facilitate payment of pension from January next

The State Bank of Pakistan has announced that all banks will start payment of pension through their branch network with effect from January 1, 2011. This arrangement will go a long way in mitigating the problems being faced by elderly pensioners.
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
US slaps sanctions on Lashkar-e Tayyiba, Jaish-e Mohammed

US slaps sanctions on Lashkar-e Tayyiba, Jaish-e Mohammed

The United States imposed sanctions Thursday on Lashkar-e Tayyiba (LET) and Jaish-e Mohammed (JEM). The Treasury Department said it targeted the financial and support networks of Lashkar-e Tayyiba (LET) and Jaish-e Mohammed (JEM).
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am
US slaps sanctions on Lashkar-e Tayyiba, Jaish-e Mohammed

US slaps sanctions on Lashkar-e Tayyiba, Jaish-e Mohammed

The United States imposed sanctions Thursday on Lashkar-e Tayyiba (LET) and Jaish-e Mohammed (JEM). The Treasury Department said it targeted the financial and support networks of Lashkar-e Tayyiba (LET) and Jaish-e Mohammed (JEM).
Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:00am