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Print - 2010-11-28
India says Arundhati Roy can be prosecuted

India says Arundhati Roy can be prosecuted

An Indian court ruled on Saturday that award-winning author Arundhati Roy could face prosecution for allegedly speaking out on the disputed region of Kashmir, according to a report. A court in Delhi allowed the registration of a case against Roy and Kashm
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
India says Arundhati Roy can be prosecuted

India says Arundhati Roy can be prosecuted

An Indian court ruled on Saturday that award-winning author Arundhati Roy could face prosecution for allegedly speaking out on the disputed region of Kashmir, according to a report. A court in Delhi allowed the registration of a case against Roy and Kashm
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
China-friendly party gains upper hand in Taiwan poll

China-friendly party gains upper hand in Taiwan poll

The party of Taiwan's China-friendly President Ma Ying-jeou won key local elections Saturday amid a wave of sympathy after a top politician's son was shot at an election-eve rally. The Kuomintang (KMT) garnered three mayoral positions out of five up for g
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
China-friendly party gains upper hand in Taiwan poll

China-friendly party gains upper hand in Taiwan poll

The party of Taiwan's China-friendly President Ma Ying-jeou won key local elections Saturday amid a wave of sympathy after a top politician's son was shot at an election-eve rally. The Kuomintang (KMT) garnered three mayoral positions out of five up for g
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Over 600 industrial units remain closed

Over 600 industrial units remain closed

More than 600 industrial units remained closed here on Saturday, the second consecutive day, due to gas load shedding in Faisalabad Region. In addition, 25 percent power looms were also closed due to non-supply of the sized yarn from sizing units, which w
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Over 600 industrial units remain closed

Over 600 industrial units remain closed

More than 600 industrial units remained closed here on Saturday, the second consecutive day, due to gas load shedding in Faisalabad Region. In addition, 25 percent power looms were also closed due to non-supply of the sized yarn from sizing units, which w
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Over 600 industrial units remain closed

Over 600 industrial units remain closed

More than 600 industrial units remained closed here on Saturday, the second consecutive day, due to gas load shedding in Faisalabad Region. In addition, 25 percent power looms were also closed due to non-supply of the sized yarn from sizing units, which w
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Irish rescue talks in crunch, thousands protest

Irish rescue talks in crunch, thousands protest

Irish talks to secure an 85 billion euro aid package entered the final hours on Saturday with opposition parties warning they would oppose any deal that forced the country to pay a high interest rate on EU/IMF loans. Negotiators were holed up in a 250-yea
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Irish rescue talks in crunch, thousands protest

Irish rescue talks in crunch, thousands protest

Irish talks to secure an 85 billion euro aid package entered the final hours on Saturday with opposition parties warning they would oppose any deal that forced the country to pay a high interest rate on EU/IMF loans. Negotiators were holed up in a 250-yea
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Irish rescue talks in crunch, thousands protest

Irish rescue talks in crunch, thousands protest

Irish talks to secure an 85 billion euro aid package entered the final hours on Saturday with opposition parties warning they would oppose any deal that forced the country to pay a high interest rate on EU/IMF loans. Negotiators were holed up in a 250-yea
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Warid launches reward programme

Warid launches reward programme

Warid Telecom has brought another amazing offer for its prepaid customers 'Warid Bol Anmol'. It is a reward programme that allows Warid users to get instant bonus everytime they perform any activity on the network, be it calls, SMS or MMS, etc.
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to initiate crackdown on transport mafia

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to initiate crackdown on transport mafia

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Transport and Information, Mian Iftikhar Hussein has directed crack down against the mafia in transport sector and identification of all those government employees involved in supporting the mafia.
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
ANP ready to talk with MQM: Asfandyar

ANP ready to talk with MQM: Asfandyar

Asfandyar Wali Khan described on Saturday the Karachi as metropolitan lived by the people of all languages and said ANP was ready to talk with MQM on the issue. Talking to reporters along with Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ameer Haider Hoti here durin
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Flood-hit areas: government claims contradicted

Flood-hit areas: government claims contradicted

Kisan Board Pakistan (KBP) has alleged that the government claims of providing assistance to the growers of floods-hit areas are nothing but a bundle of lies. Rulers set up camps at some places, rewarded only their near and dear ones and deserving people
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Development project for Jhang Road launched

Development project for Jhang Road launched

DCO Naseem Sadiq has said that a development project has been launched for the beautification and improvement of the Jhang road. Presiding over a meeting held here on Saturday to review the implementation on the work of uplift of Jhang road, he informed t
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Kashmir issue overshadowed by Afghan situation: Fazl

Kashmir issue overshadowed by Afghan situation: Fazl

The chairman of parliamentary committee on Kashmir, Fazl-ur-Rehman, has said that situation in Afghanistan has impacted the Kashmir issue and, in changed circumstances, it has became a big challenge for all stakeholders in Pakistan to highlight the subjec
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
CPLC recovers 27,000 snatched mobile phones

CPLC recovers 27,000 snatched mobile phones

The Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC - Sindh) has recovered and handed over more than 27,000 mobile phones to their owners in the first 10 months of current year. These mobile phones were recovered with the assistance of Pakistan Telecommunication
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
CEC meeting next week: PTI to discuss civil disobedience option

CEC meeting next week: PTI to discuss civil disobedience option

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) will discuss launching of countrywide 'civil disobedience movement' in its Central Executive Committee's (CEC) meeting next week in case the controversial Reformed General Sales Tax (RGST) is levied. Talking to Business Recor
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Sunni Ittehad embarks on 'long march'

Sunni Ittehad embarks on 'long march'

Activists of Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), led by SIC chief Fazal Karim, started 'Save Pakistan' long march towards Lahore via Murree Road, Rawalpindi, as administration failed to stop or divert the marchers towards Islamabad Expressway.
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Who is responsible for power crisis?

Who is responsible for power crisis?

Who is responsible for the current power crisis in Karachi? Why did the crisis develop and who is behind it? According to knowledgeable people in the water, electricity, oil and gas sectors, it is primarily the government that is responsible for the water
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Hope for change inspiring Haitians to vote

Hope for change inspiring Haitians to vote

Despite accusations of fraud, manipulation, threats of violence and general despair caused by a cholera epidemic, Haitians are making extra efforts to get out the vote in Sunday's presidential election. The police station in the Petion-Ville area of Port-
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Egypt's Muslim Brothers - a weak or careful opposition?

Egypt's Muslim Brothers - a weak or careful opposition?

Egypt's largest opposition group, the Muslim Brotherhood, is facing an internal crisis, a government crackdown, and public scepticism over its agenda and its competence. The divides became increasingly apparent in the run-up to Sunday's elections for the
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Port master plan

Port master plan

From the time of Alexander the Great, it is recorded in history that Pakistan's geographical location is strategic for the control of resources and military power. It is situated at the crossroads from Europe to Asia. Armies have used Pakistan as a launch
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Energy cooperation with Russia

Energy cooperation with Russia

While Pakistan struggles with an enormous energy deficit, news from Moscow says Pakistan and the Russian Federation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pursue joint ventures in the oil and gas sector. Pakistan's Minister for Petroleum, Syed
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Developing industry-university linkages

Developing industry-university linkages

A policy dialogue organised by the HEC in Islamabad and attended by experts from different regional countries has developed a plan to commercialise university research, and develop linkages with industry to make a shift to a knowledge-based economy. The i
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
LSE moot to showcase top Pakistani firms

LSE moot to showcase top Pakistani firms

The London Stock Exchange (LSE) moot on "Pakistan Capital Market Forum" will showcase Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), Pakistan State Oil (PSO), Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL), Sui Southern Gas Co
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Muharram-ul-Haram: EDOs directed to chalk out medical cover plan

Muharram-ul-Haram: EDOs directed to chalk out medical cover plan

Secretary Health Punjab, Fawad Hassan Fawad has directed all Executive District Officers (EDO) Health to immediately chalk-out medical cover plan in collaboration with the officers of concerned departments for providing emergency medical treatment to the
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Shahbaz for promotion of Pakistan-Greece trade

Shahbaz for promotion of Pakistan-Greece trade

Ambassador of Greece in Pakistan Petros Mavroidis met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif here Saturday. Matters of mutual interest and co-operation in various sectors were discussed during the meeting. MNA Pervaiz Malik, Chairman Planning & Dev
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Government committed to protecting minorities' rights: Prime Minister

Government committed to protecting minorities' rights: Prime Minister

Prime Minister, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has reiterated that minorities and women are his constituency and his government is committed to protecting their rights. Talking to a select group of Sikh leaders visiting Pakistan to participate in the birth annive
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
'Government taking steps to uplift status of education'

'Government taking steps to uplift status of education'

Punjab government is attaching top priority to the uplift of education sector and has taken revolutionary and unprecedented measures in this regard. According to the sources, Pakistan has evolved a number of educational policies in the past. The failure,
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Murder of eunuch: LHC takes suo motu notice

Murder of eunuch: LHC takes suo motu notice

The Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice (CJ) Khawaja Muhammad Sharif here on Saturday took suo motu notice against murder of a eunuch due to alleged firing of Allama Iqbal Town police. The CJ while observing "The eunuchs under the law of country enjoy t
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
LDA selects 25 assistant directors

LDA selects 25 assistant directors

The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has announced the names of candidates who have been selected as Assistant Directors against 29 posts in the General Cadre and 15 vacancies in the Town Planning Wing.
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Government advised to reduce its own expenses

Government advised to reduce its own expenses

Lahore Retailers and General Merchants Association (LRGMA) and Muslim Tajar Ittehad Lahore have urged the government to reduce all unnecessary and non-development expenditures before levying Reformed General Sales Tax (RGST) or Flood Tax. This demand was
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
PVDP, UNICEF organise walk on World Children's Day

PVDP, UNICEF organise walk on World Children's Day

Pakistan Village Development Programme (PVDP) in collaboration with UNICEF held a walk and signatures campaign in connection with the World Children's Day in flood survivor's camps at Risalpur and Jalozai. Under the PVDP special children friendly spaces h
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Sugar prices up again after Eid

Sugar prices up again after Eid

Retailers have once again increased sugar price by Rs 15 to Rs 20 per kg in the twin cities of Rawalpindi/ Islamabad and other parts of the Potohar region, a survey carried out by Business Recorder showed. Traders at wholesale market in Rawalpindi
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
'Public, private venture in housing programmes to be encouraged'

'Public, private venture in housing programmes to be encouraged'

Federal Minister for Housing and Works Rehmatullah Kakar has said the government has embarked upon gigantic housing for all programme and would facilitate public private partnership for expeditious accomplishment of housing projects. It was for the first
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Need to reduce non-development expenditures stressed

Need to reduce non-development expenditures stressed

Punjab Finance Minister, Tanvir Ashraf Kaira has stressed the need to reduce non-development expenditures and broadening of tax base in order to increase national resources. He expressed these views while talking to a delegation of provincial parliamentar
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Transfer of irrigation management approved

Transfer of irrigation management approved

Managing Director, Punjab Irrigation & Drainage Authority (PIDA) and Secretary Irrigation Punjab Malik Rab Nawaz has accorded the approval for the transfer of irrigation management in favour of the Farmers Organisations in the Area Water Boards of Faisala
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Allotment of land to US, Nato forces: lawyer moves LHC

Allotment of land to US, Nato forces: lawyer moves LHC

A lawyer, Illam-ud-Din advocate has approached the Lahore High Court challenging the allotment of land to American and Nato forces in Balochistan. Petitioner stated that the government had handed over a big area to these foreign forces for airbase, which
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
US to assist Sindh in saving cultural heritage: Martin

US to assist Sindh in saving cultural heritage: Martin

The United States of America (USA) will do whatever it can for the preservation cultural heritage, shrines and historical sites in Sindh. This was stated by the US Consul General William Martin while delivering his message on the occasion of "Sindh cultur
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
50 luminaries honoured at Annual Teachers' Convention

50 luminaries honoured at Annual Teachers' Convention

More than 50 notable luminaries were honoured with great ardour at the seventh Annual Teachers' Convention organised by KFC Pakistan in Karachi. Glowing tributes and salutations were paid to teachers, representing various educational institutions. Approxi
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Poor governance: SNF to launch mass-contact movement

Poor governance: SNF to launch mass-contact movement

Sindh National Front (SNF) on Saturday decided to launch mass contact movement across Sindh to mobilise public opinion against what it said the government incompetence and poor performances. This was decided in an emergency meeting of the SNF Central Exec
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
1,280th Urs of Abdullah Shah Ghazi commences

1,280th Urs of Abdullah Shah Ghazi commences

The 1,280th Urs of Abdullah Shah Ghazi began here on Saturday. The three-day Urs was inaugurated by the Sindh Governor, Dr Ishrat ul Ebad Khan. The Provincial Minister for Aquaf, Abdul Haseeb, was also present on the occasion. The Governor laid a floral w
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
'Rs 10 billion disbursed among flood victims'

'Rs 10 billion disbursed among flood victims'

Sindh government has distributed Rs 10 billion among at least 0.47 million flood affected families through Watan Cards, said Advisor to Chief Minister on Information Sharmila Farooqui. Addressing a press conference here on Saturday along with the official
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
'Flights facing delay due to Jeddah airport congestion'

'Flights facing delay due to Jeddah airport congestion'

PIA completed its pre-Hajj operation with almost 100 percent punctuality. The post-Hajj operation was started by the airline on 21st November 2010. It was already made public that flights from Jeddah (Saudia Arabia) would face delays due to heavy congesti
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
IUCN holds Turtle Exclusion Device training for fishermen

IUCN holds Turtle Exclusion Device training for fishermen

IUCN Pakistan under its 'Balochistan Partnerships for Sustainable Development Program' organised one-day training for fishermen for using Turtle Exclusion Device (TED). The training was conducted by Dr Nicloas Pilcher at Marine Fisheries Department, Gover
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
'Government affairs to be run under rules, regulations'

'Government affairs to be run under rules, regulations'

Federal Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr Babar Awan has said that Pakistan People's Party (PPP) wants to run the affairs of the government under rules and regulations. Talking to a private news channel, he said that the PPP does not
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
'RGST totally unacceptable to business community'

'RGST totally unacceptable to business community'

President of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Mahfooz Elahi has said Reformed General Sales Tax (RGST) is totally unacceptable to the business community as it will create a number of problems along with increase in inflation.
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Greek envoy briefed about investment opportunities

Greek envoy briefed about investment opportunities

Ambassador of Greece to Pakistan, Petros Mavroidis on Saturday visited Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) office and held detailed deliberations to explore investment and trade opportunities in Punjab and improve Pak-Greece trade relations.
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Irrigation management transferred to farmers' organisations

Irrigation management transferred to farmers' organisations

Managing Director Punjab Irrigation & Drainage Authority (Pida) and Secretary Irrigation Punjab, Malik Rab Nawaz has accorded approval to the transfer of irrigation management of water boards of Faisalabad and Bahawalnagar Canal Circles to farmers' organi
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Meeting reviews arrangements for Muharram

Meeting reviews arrangements for Muharram

Ulema demanded of the government to monitor Muharram processions through Close Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras, saying that they are receiving threats of attacks on the mourning processions from the terrorists. Allama Abbas Kamaili made the demand durin
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Sindh may face water shortage: no cleansing of Manchar Lake on the card

Sindh may face water shortage: no cleansing of Manchar Lake on the card

Irrigation Department, which supposed to utilise all resources to clean the Manchar Lake to enhance its water storage capacity, has forcibly decided to leave the Asia's largest water reservoirs unclean because of immense pressure imposed by local influent
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
'Police culture determines its conduct'

'Police culture determines its conduct'

Dr Wasim Kauser, Inspector General National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP) has said that case studies on police training in Pakistan reveals that our training institutions have been producing "reactive" police officers due to negative training envir
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Six-day working week restored

Six-day working week restored

All the federal and provincial offices of government, banks, private offices, government and private schools started functioning on Saturday, November 27. According to a notification of the government, the six-day week will be followed now onwards as two
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Sherani's appointment as Chairman IIC challenged

Sherani's appointment as Chairman IIC challenged

A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court challenging the appointment of Maulana Muhammad Khan Sherani as Chairman Islamic Ideology Council (IIC). The petition was filed by Nazir Ahmad Ranjha through his counsel Muhammad Ahsan Bhoon contending th
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Khawaja Rashid elected FPCCI body member

Khawaja Rashid elected FPCCI body member

The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI)'s Regional Standing Committee on Law and Order Chairman, Khawaja Khawar Rashid has been elected as Executive Committee member of the chamber. FPCCI office-bearers, while felicitating Rash
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Tajik CCI, PRBF sign MoU

Tajik CCI, PRBF sign MoU

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Tajikistan and Pakistan-Russian Business Forum (PRBF) have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on expanding economic relations, investment and joint ventures between the Republic of Tajikistan a
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Capital police fail to bring down trend of street crime

Capital police fail to bring down trend of street crime

Islamabad Police have failed to bring down the rising trend of street crime despite repeated claims as more than 125 robbery, cheating, theft, purse and vehicle snatching cases were reported during the week in the capital. The City Police bosses were maki
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Government offices in Lower Dir reopened

Government offices in Lower Dir reopened

To improve the service delivery of the government offices, sub divisional magistrates and tehsildar offices have been equipped and rehabilitated by providing necessary equipment and furniture in Lower Dir, while a short term employment scheme has also bee
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Prime Minister House clarifies news report

Prime Minister House clarifies news report

The Prime Minister House here on Saturday has clarified a news report that valima ceremony of the Prime Minister's son was held at Royal Palm Club. It was held at Phase-VIII of Defence Housing Authority, Lahore opposite Allama Iqbal International Airport,
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Salim criticises meagre EU, US aid to Pakistan

Salim criticises meagre EU, US aid to Pakistan

Former zonal chairman, PRGMEA, Shehzad Salim has said that the Asian Tsunami of December 26, 2004 killed over 230,000 people in 14 countries. Indonesia was the hardest hit, followed by Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand.
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Wanted Afghan saboteur, treasurer of TTS apprehended

Wanted Afghan saboteur, treasurer of TTS apprehended

The Police on Saturday apprehended the most wanted Afghan saboteur from a refugee camp in Hangu district while the forces nabbed an important militant commander of defunct Tehrik-e-Taliban Swat (TTS) stated to be Treasurer of the outfit.
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Balochistan issue can't be resolved at gunpoint: Nawaz

Balochistan issue can't be resolved at gunpoint: Nawaz

Pakistan Muslim League-N chief Nawaz Sharif on Saturday has said that Balochistan issue could not be resolved at gunpoint, adding only negotiation could end the unrest and anarchy like situation in the province.
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Girl mauled to death in Multan

Girl mauled to death in Multan

A six-year old girl died after she was mauled by dogs in the precincts of Alpa police station on Saturday. Reportedly, Sonia Bibi d/o Munawwar Iqbal resident of village Sahi-Chawan was returning home after attending madrassa when some dogs owned by a loca
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
'GST bill to be opposed in National Assembly'

'GST bill to be opposed in National Assembly'

Member Standing Committee of National Assembly on Finance, Revenue, Planning and Development, Abdul Rashid Godil and MNA Khawaja Sohail Mansoor have assured business community that they will oppose imposition of Reformed General Sales Tax (RGST) in the Na
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Gilgit-Baltistan Governor distributes cheques among displaced people

Gilgit-Baltistan Governor distributes cheques among displaced people

The Governor Gilgit-Baltistan, Wazir Baig distributed cheques among displaced persons of Ataabad and Sarat here on Saturday. Addressing the gathering here, the acting Governor said that federal government had transferred the amount for the affected famili
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
'Government intends to bring fiscal reforms through RGST'

'Government intends to bring fiscal reforms through RGST'

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that the government wants to bring about fiscal and financial reforms by reforming General Sales Tax system. Talking to Radio Pakistan, he said that the government wants to reha
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Meeting held to review modalities of employment scheme

Meeting held to review modalities of employment scheme

A meeting was organised on Saturday at the office of the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (Smeda) to discuss the modalities of the Bacha Khan Khpal Rozgar Scheme announced by the provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
VCs seek increase in allocation for education

VCs seek increase in allocation for education

The meeting of Vice-Chancellors' Committee demanded of the government to allocate minimum four percent of GDP for education sector in the next budget for achieving higher literacy rate and radically improving the standard of education in the country.
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
PML-Q to vote against GST bill in National Assembly: Shujaat

PML-Q to vote against GST bill in National Assembly: Shujaat

After earning a bad name for staging a walkout from the Senate that helped the government approve recommendations on controversial General Sales Tax Bill 2010, Pakistan Muslim League-Q announced that it would vote against the bill in the National Assembly
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
PML-Q to vote against GST bill in National Assembly: Shujaat

PML-Q to vote against GST bill in National Assembly: Shujaat

After earning a bad name for staging a walkout from the Senate that helped the government approve recommendations on controversial General Sales Tax Bill 2010, Pakistan Muslim League-Q announced that it would vote against the bill in the National Assembly
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
PML-Q to vote against GST bill in National Assembly: Shujaat

PML-Q to vote against GST bill in National Assembly: Shujaat

After earning a bad name for staging a walkout from the Senate that helped the government approve recommendations on controversial General Sales Tax Bill 2010, Pakistan Muslim League-Q announced that it would vote against the bill in the National Assembly
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Change in GST/FED rates: FBR surrenders powers to parliament

Change in GST/FED rates: FBR surrenders powers to parliament

The powers of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to increase or decrease rates of general sales tax or federal excise duty have been taken away under the ''reformed general sales tax'' (RGST) bill. Sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday th
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Change in GST/FED rates: FBR surrenders powers to parliament

Change in GST/FED rates: FBR surrenders powers to parliament

The powers of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to increase or decrease rates of general sales tax or federal excise duty have been taken away under the 'reformed general sales tax' (RGST) bill. Sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday that
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Change in GST/FED rates: FBR surrenders powers to parliament

Change in GST/FED rates: FBR surrenders powers to parliament

The powers of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to increase or decrease rates of general sales tax or federal excise duty have been taken away under the 'reformed general sales tax' (RGST) bill. Sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday that
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
National Assembly too will endorse RGST: Prime Minister

National Assembly too will endorse RGST: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said here on Saturday that the government is in the process of reprioritising the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) in view of the recent unprecedented floods in the country, and maximum resources would be alloca
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
National Assembly too will endorse RGST: Prime Minister

National Assembly too will endorse RGST: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said here on Saturday that the government is in the process of reprioritising the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) in view of the recent unprecedented floods in the country, and maximum resources would be alloca
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
National Assembly too will endorse RGST: Prime Minister

National Assembly too will endorse RGST: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said here on Saturday that the government is in the process of reprioritising the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) in view of the recent unprecedented floods in the country, and maximum resources would be alloca
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
50 percent rise in paddy purchase price

50 percent rise in paddy purchase price

Due to damage to the rice crop caused by devastating floods in Sindh province and south Punjab, growers of super Basmati are getting 50 percent more price of their produce as compared to last year''s crop, traders and growers told Business Recorder </i
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
50 percent rise in paddy purchase price

50 percent rise in paddy purchase price

Due to damage to the rice crop caused by devastating floods in Sindh province and south Punjab, growers of super Basmati are getting 50 percent more price of their produce as compared to last year's crop, traders and growers told Business Recorder
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (November 27, 2010) and the forecast for Sunday (November 28, 2010).

Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
50 percent rise in paddy purchase price

50 percent rise in paddy purchase price

Due to damage to the rice crop caused by devastating floods in Sindh province and south Punjab, growers of super Basmati are getting 50 percent more price of their produce as compared to last year's crop, traders and growers told Business Recorder
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (November 27, 2010).

Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
ST lucky draw rules draft sent for vetting

ST lucky draw rules draft sent for vetting

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has sent the draft of the Sales Tax Lucky Draw Rules-2011 (STLDS-2011) to the Law and Justice Division for vetting of the scheme, to be launched in January 2011. Sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday tha
Published 28 Nov, 2010 12:00am
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