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Print - 2010-11-23
Chief Minister Punjab commends services of Nazaria Pakistan Trust

Chief Minister Punjab commends services of Nazaria Pakistan Trust

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that Nazaria Pakistan Trust is playing an important role to promote awareness about ideology of Pakistan among the young generation, and the Punjab government will continue supporting the trust for th
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
'Ulema should play role to set up society based on religious harmony'

'Ulema should play role to set up society based on religious harmony'

Senior Adviser to Chief Minister Punjab, Sardar Zulfiqar Ali Khan Khosa has said that Ulema and Mashaikh should play an active role in the setting up of a society based on religious harmony, tolerance and social equality. He expressed these views while pr
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
35,000 bags of sugar recovered in a raid at godown

35,000 bags of sugar recovered in a raid at godown

The administration of Faisalabad has conducted successful surprise raid on the godown of a mill located in Jaranwala area and recovered more than 35,000 bags of sugar allegedly kept for illegal profiteering. The raid was supervised by District Co-ordinati
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
School teachers to mark November 30 as 'black day'

School teachers to mark November 30 as 'black day'

The Joint Action Committee of Schoolteachers has announced observing November 30 as a 'black day' which will be followed by besieging of the Punjab Assembly building on December 8 against the apathetic attitude of the government towards problems of the ed
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Government must evaluate impact, implications of RGST: MCCI chief

Government must evaluate impact, implications of RGST: MCCI chief

President of Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) Shahid Naseem Khokhar on Monday claimed that imposition of the Reformed General Sales Tax (RGST) under the prevailing economic conditions would have a negative impact on business activities.
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Three sugar mills begin crushing; rest to be operational by November 25

Three sugar mills begin crushing; rest to be operational by November 25

Three sugar mills in Punjab have started sugarcane crushing while the rest of them will hopefully be operational by November 25, and thus a fresh supply of sugar would arrive in the market by end of this week or early in the next week. It may be mentioned
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Two judges transferred

Two judges transferred

Chief Justice, Lahore High Court on Monday transferred two senior civil judges. Senior civil judge Muhammad Abdul Rafique was transferred from Sialkot to Sargodha and Zafar Yab Anwar from Sargodha to Sialkot. The judicial officers will take charge of thei
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Hardened criminal escapes from custody of LHC baliff

Hardened criminal escapes from custody of LHC baliff

A hardened criminal and absconder Pervez alias Peja escaped from the custody of a Lahore High Court bailiff here Monday when bailiff was taking him to the court on foot from police station Old Anarkali.The absconder, was to be produced before the court of
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Samsung honoured

Samsung honoured

Samsung Electronics has announced that it was recognised with 37 prestigious International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2010 Innovation Awards. CES, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow has honoured Samsung with a total of more than 100 aw
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
NH&MP initiates public friendly policing campaign

NH&MP initiates public friendly policing campaign

National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP) North Zone (N-5) kicked up public friendly policing campaign to introduce the concept of soft policing, to provide safe passage to the road users and to enhance the standard of services of NH&MP, which is supe
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
NH&MP holds Road Safety Walk

NH&MP holds Road Safety Walk

Road accidents claim nearly 1.3 million lives and injure over 50 million people world-wide annually, said Dr Wasim Kausar Inspector General National Highway and Motorway Police (NH&MP). "Road accidents are the leading cause of death among young people age
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Passport office to be set up in Muzaffargarh

Passport office to be set up in Muzaffargarh

State Minister for Interior Tasneem Qureshi said that a passport office would be established in Muzaffargarh to facilitate local residents. After offering Fateha for the departed soul of mother of former union nazim Sharif Khan Pathan, the minister visite
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Government losing allies' confidence due to bad governance: Nisar

Government losing allies' confidence due to bad governance: Nisar

Opposition leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Monday claimed that the government is losing confidence of its coalition partners due to the incompetence, inefficiency and bad governance. Addressing a news conference here on Monday i
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
First PIA Hajj flight landed late by three hours

First PIA Hajj flight landed late by three hours

The first Hajj flight of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) landed at Benazir Bhutto International Airport (BBIA) Islamabad after three hours delay, which caused problems for the relatives of the pilgrims who were impatiently waiting for their arrival.
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Nine lawmakers plead fake degree cases

Nine lawmakers plead fake degree cases

The hearing regarding fake/invalid degrees of nine senators, MNA's and MPA's was held on Monday under the Chairmanship of Muhammad Afzal Khan. Abdul Samad Akuhnzada MPA (PB-7) appeared in person and presented relevant documents and Court's judgements. He
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Watan Cards, relief efforts of government for flood victims

Watan Cards, relief efforts of government for flood victims

The month of August usually brings happiness for the nation as it celebrates the Independence Day on August 14 and the celebrations at the grassroots level continue for around a couple of weeks- starting a week earlier and continuing for over a week later
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Parliament Lodges: operation launched against illegal occupation

Parliament Lodges: operation launched against illegal occupation

Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Administration on Monday kicked off an operation against illegal occupation in Parliament Lodges. The operation has been launched on the special instructions of Prime Minister Syed
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Public complaint centre awaits visitors!

Public complaint centre awaits visitors!

Public Complaint Centre (PCC) of the Sindh Home Department has failed to deliver as it still awaits masses aspiring to register their complaints for quick action, it is reliably learnt. The complaint centre, which has started routine working from November
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Shopkeepers overcharging customers CDGK of no help

Shopkeepers overcharging customers CDGK of no help

City District Government Karachi (CDGK) has failed to control prices of food items, as shopkeepers are overcharging customers. Enterprise and Investment Promotion (E&IP) Department of CDGK released price list of food items including cereals, rice, spices,
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
'Zardari has failed to fulfil his responsibilities'

'Zardari has failed to fulfil his responsibilities'

Naheed Khan, Political Secretary of late Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has said President Zardari has failed to fulfil his responsibilities and she will continue to fight against mafias in the party. She, along with Senator Safdar Abbasi was talking to th
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Sindh government working for rehabilitation of flood survivors: Sharmila

Sindh government working for rehabilitation of flood survivors: Sharmila

The Advisor to Sindh Chief Minister for Information Sharmila Farooqui has said that Sindh government was very keen and actively working for the rehabilitation of flood affected people as such Sindh was the only province which presented a complete and comp
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
India's decision to unlawfully block cotton export orders criticised

India's decision to unlawfully block cotton export orders criticised

India's decision to unlawfully block cotton export orders criticised by International Textile Manufacturers Federation Bashir Ali Mohammed, President has criticised the government of India's decision to block cotton export orders, thus adversely affecting
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Meeting of BoDs of Sindh Bank held

Meeting of BoDs of Sindh Bank held

The second meeting of the Board of directors (BoDs) of the Sindh Bank held here on Monday. The Provincial Chief Secretary, Ghulam Ali Pasha, who is also the chairman of the Board, presided over the meeting. Finance secretary Dr Siddique Memon, briefed the
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Written-off loans case: LHC directs petitioner to come up with arguments

Written-off loans case: LHC directs petitioner to come up with arguments

The Lahore High Court (LHC) here on Monday hearing a petition against written off loans of Rs 50.84 billion during the last two years directed the petitioner to come up with arguments on next hearing whether the petition was maintainable as Supreme Court
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
TCCI demands new industrial policy for Fata

TCCI demands new industrial policy for Fata

President Tribal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) Fayaz Ali here on Monday demanded of the government to announce new industrial policy for Fata to bolster business opportunities aimed at provision of employment to educated tribal youth. He also ur
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Taliban commander among nine killed by US drone

Taliban commander among nine killed by US drone

A local Taliban commander and two foreign militants are among nine people killed by a suspected US missile strike near the Afghan border, Pakistani officials said Monday. Pakistani intelligence officials initially said the attack in Khaddi village killed
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Qureshi urges world to support Pakistan in fight against terrorism

Qureshi urges world to support Pakistan in fight against terrorism

The international community should politically and economically support democratic government of Pakistan in its fight against terrorism, which is affecting the whole world. This was stated by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi during his meeting with
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Pakistan looks forward to deepening ties with ASEAN: Qureshi

Pakistan looks forward to deepening ties with ASEAN: Qureshi

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Monday that Pakistan looked forward to deepening of its ties with ASEAN, through a Full Dialogue Partnership, and signing of a Free Trade Agreement with ASEAN in the near future.
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
PML-N for immediate passage of accountability law

PML-N for immediate passage of accountability law

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has expressed serious concerns over undue delay in passing the accountability law and warned the PPP government that it will convene National Assembly session to protest against government's dilly-dallying attitude on
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
PR invites South Korean railways to operate its five trains

PR invites South Korean railways to operate its five trains

Pakistan Railways has invited South Korean Railways to operate its five trains on various routes that are running in deficit, General Manager Operations, Ishfaq Khataq told media here at the PR Headquarters on Monday.
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Nation's salvation lies in upholding the Constitution: Chief Justice

Nation's salvation lies in upholding the Constitution: Chief Justice

Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said on Monday that nation's salvation lied in upholding the Constitution and democratic governance. He was speaking at a reference held on the retirement of Justice Rahmat Hussain Jafferi.
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (November 22, 2010) and the forecast for Tuesday (November 23, 2010).

Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
KSE EOGM put off to January 24

KSE EOGM put off to January 24

The extraordinary general meeting (EOGM) of the members of Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has been adjourned till January 24, 2011. This decision was taken in the EOGM of the KSE held here on Monday, which was attended by around 50 members. The EOGM was cal
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Rahmat Jafferi retires as Supreme Court judge

Rahmat Jafferi retires as Supreme Court judge

Justice Rahmat Hussain Jafferi retired on Monday as Judge of the Supreme Court on attaining the age of superannuation. He was elevated to the apex court on September 7, 2009. Earlier, he served the Sindh High Court as an ad hoc Judge and was confirmed as
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (November 22, 2010).

Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (November 22, 2010).

Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (November 22, 2010) and for Tuesday (November 23, 2010)
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Hydrocarbons encountered in Makori well

Hydrocarbons encountered in Makori well

Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL) on Monday announced that hydrocarbons have been encountered in its exploratory well, Makori East-1, in Tal Block, which is being drilled. In an information sent to Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), the company said that in the
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Hydrocarbons encountered in Makori well

Hydrocarbons encountered in Makori well

Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL) on Monday announced that hydrocarbons have been encountered in its exploratory well, Makori East-1, in Tal Block, which is being drilled. In an information sent to Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), the company said that in the
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Hydrocarbons encountered in Makori well

Hydrocarbons encountered in Makori well

Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL) on Monday announced that hydrocarbons have been encountered in its exploratory well, Makori East-1, in Tal Block, which is being drilled. In an information sent to Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), the company said that in the
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
US security rethinking airline screening

US security rethinking airline screening

US authorities will reconsider airline passenger screening procedures that have caused a public uproar on the eve of the busy holiday travel season, the top transport security official said on Monday. "We''re going to look at how can we do the most effect
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (November 22, 2010).

Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
US security rethinking airline screening

US security rethinking airline screening

US authorities will reconsider airline passenger screening procedures that have caused a public uproar on the eve of the busy holiday travel season, the top transport security official said on Monday. "We're going to look at how can we do the most effecti
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
US security rethinking airline screening

US security rethinking airline screening

US authorities will reconsider airline passenger screening procedures that have caused a public uproar on the eve of the busy holiday travel season, the top transport security official said on Monday. "We're going to look at how can we do the most effecti
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (November 22, 2010).

Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Iran announces major oil find in Gulf

Iran announces major oil find in Gulf

An Iranian state energy firm has announced a major discovery of around 34 billion barrels in associated oil reserves at an offshore gas field in the Gulf, official media reported on Monday. A huge oil layer has been found in coastal waters near the southe
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Iran announces major oil find in Gulf

Iran announces major oil find in Gulf

An Iranian state energy firm has announced a major discovery of around 34 billion barrels in associated oil reserves at an offshore gas field in the Gulf, official media reported on Monday. A huge oil layer has been found in coastal waters near the southe
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday (November 22, 2010).

Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Iran announces major oil find in Gulf

Iran announces major oil find in Gulf

An Iranian state energy firm has announced a major discovery of around 34 billion barrels in associated oil reserves at an offshore gas field in the Gulf, official media reported on Monday. A huge oil layer has been found in coastal waters near the southe
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
January-October period: PSO market share substantially down

January-October period: PSO market share substantially down

The Pakistan State oil (PSO) has substantially lost its market share in both black and white oils to its private sector competitors in first three quarters of the current calendar year. A company report on sales shows that PSO lost its market share to sma
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (November 22, 2010).

Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
January-October period: PSO market share substantially down

January-October period: PSO market share substantially down

The Pakistan State oil (PSO) has substantially lost its market share in both black and white oils to its private sector competitors in first three quarters of the current calendar year. A company report on sales shows that PSO lost its market share to sma
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
January-October period: PSO market share substantially down

January-October period: PSO market share substantially down

The Pakistan State oil (PSO) has substantially lost its market share in both black and white oils to its private sector competitors in first three quarters of the current calendar year. A company report on sales shows that PSO lost its market share to sma
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (November 22, 2010).

Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Pakistan''s foreign exchange reserves fall by $37.6 million

Pakistan''s foreign exchange reserves fall by $37.6 million

The country''s foreign reserves plunged by some $37.6 million during the last week. The State Bank of Pakistan on Monday informed that the country''s foreign reserves declined to $16.91 billion during the week ended on November 12, 2010, as against the $1
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (November 22, 2010).

Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves fall by $37.6 million

Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves fall by $37.6 million

The country's foreign reserves plunged by some $37.6 million during the last week. The State Bank of Pakistan on Monday informed that the country's foreign reserves declined to $16.91 billion during the week ended on November 12, 2010, as against the $16.
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (November 22, 2010).

Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves fall by $37.6 million

Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves fall by $37.6 million

The country's foreign reserves plunged by some $37.6 million during the last week. The State Bank of Pakistan on Monday informed that the country's foreign reserves declined to $16.91 billion during the week ended on November 12, 2010, as against the $16.
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (November 22, 2010).

Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Hiraj made ERRA chief as Altaf resigns

Hiraj made ERRA chief as Altaf resigns

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has appointed Hamid Yar Hiraj, MNA, as Chairman of the Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA) after the resignation of M Saleem Altaf as its chairman on personal grounds.
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Hiraj made ERRA chief as Altaf resigns

Hiraj made ERRA chief as Altaf resigns

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has appointed Hamid Yar Hiraj, MNA, as Chairman of the Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA) after the resignation of M Saleem Altaf as its chairman on personal grounds.
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (November 22, 2010).

Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Prime Minister, Fazl call on President

Prime Minister, Fazl call on President

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Monday. Ameer JUI-F Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman also joined them during the meeting. Current situation in the country and the coalition matters were discussed during
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (November 22, 2010).

Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
ISE index gains 99.98 points

ISE index gains 99.98 points

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 99.98 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,794.97
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
ISE index gains 99.98 points

ISE index gains 99.98 points

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 99.98 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,794.97
Published 23 Nov, 2010 12:00am
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