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Print - 2010-12-10
JS Investment to repurchase JSGF certificates

JS Investment to repurchase JSGF certificates

The board of directors of JS Investment Ltd has approved the re-purchase programme of JS Growth Fund (JSGF) certificates. According to a communique to KSE here on Thursday, the company said that the repurchase programme will commence from December 13, 201
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
PCA arranges seminar on 'Customs Post Clearance Audit'

PCA arranges seminar on 'Customs Post Clearance Audit'

Directorate General of Post Clearance Audit (PCA) Islamabad organised a seminar on 'Customs Post Clearance Audit' at FPCCI auditorium here on Thursday. The seminar, which was aimed at to creating awareness about post clearance audit among trade representa
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Flood-hit areas: Iran offers assistance for health centres

Flood-hit areas: Iran offers assistance for health centres

A delegation comprising representatives from Presidential Secretariat of Iran on Thursday offered to rehabilitate the healthcare facilities ruined during recent floods in Sindh. In a meeting followed by a briefing by Sindh Minister for Health, Dr Saghir A
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
FPCCI launches research document

FPCCI launches research document

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) on Thursday launched a research document titled "Review of Pakistan's Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) Sector - Diagnosis and the way forward". The launching ceremony, which was presided by
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Sixth inter-collegiate bilingual contest held

Sixth inter-collegiate bilingual contest held

Sarim Ahmed of the Aga Khan Higher Secondary School clinched first position in the English section of the 6th Inter-Collegiate Bilingual Declamation contest of Sir Adamjee Institute. A announcement of the institution here on Thursday said that the Urdu de
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
wi-tribe ranked Pakistan's No 1 Broadband Company

wi-tribe ranked Pakistan's No 1 Broadband Company

In its 2010 annual report, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced that wi-tribe Pakistan successfully ranked number one in both the 'Technology Neutral' and 'Technology-wise' categories for highest Quality of Service, despite being the young
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Major surgery units become operational in Cantt Hospital

Major surgery units become operational in Cantt Hospital

For the first time in the history of the Cantonment General Hospital, Peshawar Cantt; major surgery units started functioning and many successful operations were carried out this week by doctors in different specialities, which is a very encouraging step
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Torture on students, teachers: CJ LHC takes suo motu notice

Torture on students, teachers: CJ LHC takes suo motu notice

The newly elevated Lahore High Court Chief Justice, Ijaz Ahmed Chaudhry here Thursday, took suo motu action against police torture on students and teachers outside Punjab Assembly, and sought report from the inspector general of police till December 13. T
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Capital police holds flag march

Capital police holds flag march

In a bid to ensure foolproof security and maintain law and order in the capital city during Muharram, Islamabad Police organised a flag march in which Islamabad city police, anti terrorist squad, patrolling squads of rescue 15 and contingents of police co
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Supreme Court directs FIA DG to ensure safe custody of NICL chief

Supreme Court directs FIA DG to ensure safe custody of NICL chief

Expressing displeasure over the performance of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in second case in a row, the Supreme Court directed its Director General (DG) to ensure safe custody of Ayaz Niazi, former Chairman National Insurance Corporation Limited (N
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
SECP takes action against two brokerage firms

SECP takes action against two brokerage firms

As part of its enforcement and regulatory function, the Securities Market Division of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) took enforcement actions against two brokerage firms. Fair-trade Capital Securities (Pvt) Limited, member, Kara
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
'Pakistan to participate in Hospitalar'

'Pakistan to participate in Hospitalar'

Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) will organise Pakistan's participation in a leading exhibition of healthcare products and services, "Hospitalar" to be held in Sao Paulo, Brazil from May 24, 2011. According to TDAP here on Thursday, the inte
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Israel launches strikes, warns on Gaza

Israel launches strikes, warns on Gaza

Israel launched retaliatory air strikes on the Gaza Strip on Thursday hours after its top soldier warned troops to be prepared for possible "wider action" on the enclave's volatile border. An Israeli military spokeswoman said the strikes were aimed at thr
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Liu's prize based on 'universal values'

Liu's prize based on 'universal values'

The Nobel Peace Prize panel on Thursday defended its award to jailed dissident Liu Xiaobo as based on "universal values", rejecting Beijing's accusation that it is trying force Western ideas on China. China maintained its combative tone on the eve of the
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Abbas conditions peace talks on settlement freeze

Abbas conditions peace talks on settlement freeze

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas Thursday stood firm on his demand for a halt to settlement building before talks with Israel can resume, as US officials scrambled to rescue the collapsing peace process. "We will not accept negotiations as long as settl
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Mugabe's wife implicated in illicit diamond trade

Mugabe's wife implicated in illicit diamond trade

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's wife was among those who gained millions of dollars from illegal diamonds mined in the east of the country, according to a US cable obtained by Wikileaks. "High-ranking Zimbabwean government officials and well-connected
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
US pushed Germany not to arrest CIA agents

US pushed Germany not to arrest CIA agents

Washington pressured Berlin not to enforce arrest warrants against CIA agents involved in the alleged 2003 abduction of a German citizen, leaked documents showed Thursday. The information, made public in diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks and first r
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Protests, cyber-skirmishes rage over WikiLeaks

Protests, cyber-skirmishes rage over WikiLeaks

Skirmishes raged across in cyberspace Thursday between WikiLeaks supporters and the companies they accuse of trying to stifle the group, with websites on both sides of the battle line choked off by attacks. Offline, some efforts by the US government and i
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
US military chief chides China over North Korea crisis

US military chief chides China over North Korea crisis

Turning up the pressure on China over the military crisis on the Korean peninsula, the US military chief said Thursday that Beijing has failed to live up to its role as a global power by not doing enough to defuse tensions. Adm. Mike Mullen, on a brief st
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Taiwan confirms mass producing cruise missiles

Taiwan confirms mass producing cruise missiles

Taiwan has confirmed for the first time that it is mass-producing cruise missiles, despite fast warming ties with China. "Mass production of indigenous weapons like the ones under the code names of 'Chichun' (Lance Hawk) and 'Chuifeng' (Chasing Wind) is v
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Yemen, Iran subject of Gates' talks in UAE

Yemen, Iran subject of Gates' talks in UAE

After two days on the warfront in Afghanistan, Defence Secretary Robert Gates was turning his attention Thursday to countries where the US is looking to avoid full-blown conflict Iran and Yemen. During a meeting with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Za
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
US Chamber of Commerce opens in Kabul

US Chamber of Commerce opens in Kabul

The American Chamber of Commerce has opened an office in Kabul, aiming to show investors that there is money to be made in Afghanistan, despite its security problems and corruption. At a lunch in Kabul's five-star Serena hotel on Thursday, US ambassador K
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
African Union suspends Ivory Coast

African Union suspends Ivory Coast

The African Union suspended the Ivory Coast Thursday after Laurent Gbagbo failed to heed its call to stand down as president and respect election results that handed victory to his rival. "The decision which was taken was to suspend Ivory Coast from parti
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Jordan names first woman chief district attorney

Jordan names first woman chief district attorney

Jordan on Thursday appointed a women as chief district attorney of the country's capital, marking the first time a women has held a top prosecutor's post in the pro-American Arab kingdom. Ihsan Barakat, a 46-year-old judge and mother of two, will assume h
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
State torture of citizens 'endemic' across world

State torture of citizens 'endemic' across world

From the "Jesus Christ" crucifixion technique in Eritrea to the Uzbek practice of chilli pepper enemas, torture is a routine practice for state authorities across the globe, a report said Thursday. "One can reasonably estimate that more than half of the m
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Parmalat founder gets 18 years

Parmalat founder gets 18 years

An Italian court on Thursday handed down an 18-year prison sentence against the former chief executive and founder of Parmalat at the close of a trial into one of Europe's biggest fraud scandals. Calisto Tanzi and other former executives were also ordered
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Oil up on economic hopes

Oil up on economic hopes

Oil prices rose on Thursday, snapping two days of losses, as falling claims for US jobless benefits fed hopes about the economy, while crude also got a lift as gasoline futures jumped on news of a refinery outage. US gasoline futures led energy complex ga
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
US copper climbs

US copper climbs

Copper ended sharply higher Wednesday, moving back up against record highs, as supply-side constraints continued to draw in strong investment demand flows, even as the dollar rose and rate hike concerns in top-consumer China mounted. COMEX copper for Marc
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Shanghai copper up

Shanghai copper up

London copper futures hit a record high on Thursday, while Shanghai futures volleyed more than 3 percent, encouraged higher by the positive longer term outlook, while aluminium was steady after a 3 percent rally in the previous session, buoyed by a strike
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Copper declines

Copper declines

Copper fell from an earlier record high on Thursday as investors worried about demand in China ahead of key trade data from the top metals consumer, offsetting bullish signs of market tightness. Benchmark copper for three-month delivery on the London Meta
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
New York cotton ends limit-up

New York cotton ends limit-up

US cotton futures finished up by their daily limit on Thursday on investor buying spurred partly by strong export sales and talk that Indian cotton exports may fall short of trade expectations, brokers said. The benchmark March cotton contract on ICE Futu
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Tokyo rubber near 30-year high

Tokyo rubber near 30-year high

Tokyo rubber futures ended near a 30-year-peak on Thursday as tight supply and firm oil helped the contracts defy pressure from a stronger yen. The key Tokyo Commodity Exchange rubber contract for May delivery settled 3.1 yen a kg higher at 380.3 yen, hav
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
New York cocoa retreats

New York cocoa retreats

Cocoa futures retreated for the first time in five sessions Wednesday on profit-taking as investors sat back to see if the political stalemate in top grower Ivory Cooast would end, analysts said Alasanne Ouattara and rival President Laurent Gbagbo remaine
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Malaysian palm oil at new 29-month high

Malaysian palm oil at new 29-month high

Malaysian crude palm oil rose to a fresh 29-month high on Thursday as investors bet heavier monsoon rains next month would cut production. Investors also expected a stocks and production report by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board due on Friday to show a drawd
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Liffe coffee rises

Liffe coffee rises

Liffe March robusta coffee ended $22 higher at $1,904 per tonne on Thursday as the market waits to see if rains will reduce both the size and quality of Vietnam's crop. Liffe March cocoa ended 17 pounds lower at 1,992 pounds a tonne. Market easing back fr
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
US gold stays down

US gold stays down

Gold prices fell more than 1 percent for a second day on Wednesday as an extended fall in US Treasury prices fuelled profit-taking from bullion's record run by investors seeking better yield returns. Spot gold traded at $1,382.79 an ounce, down 1.3 percen
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Gold up in Asia

Gold up in Asia

Spot gold firmed a notch on Thursday, after sliding more than one percent in the previous session, as a dollar rally paused and resilient physical demand in Asia provided support. Spot gold gained 0.3 percent to $1,386.09 an ounce by 0627 GMT, after falli
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Gold rises in Europe

Gold rises in Europe

Gold rose in choppy trade on Thursday, as the gyrations in the US dollar put the price on track for its most volatile session in two weeks while investors weighed up the outlook for US economic growth. Weekly US jobless data signalled the economy is recov
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
US MIDDAY: cocoa dips

US MIDDAY: cocoa dips

ICE cocoa futures eased on Thursday as dealers locked in gains from this week's four-month highs as attention focused on potential supply risks due to a political impasse in Ivory Coast after a disputed election. ICE raw sugar eased, underpinned by uncert
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soya down; wheat corn up

US MIDDAY: soya down; wheat corn up

Soyabean futures on the Chicago Board of Trade were lower early on Thursday on technical selling and spillover pressure from a downturn in crude oil, traders said. Corn futures edged higher on light positioning ahead of the US Department of Agriculture's
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold soars

US MIDDAY: gold soars

Gold prices rose in choppy trade early on Thursday, rebounding after the previous sessions' losses, helped by a bounce of US Treasury prices and as a dollar rally lost momentum. Benchmark Treasury yields fell from a six-month high after a successful 30-ye
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Sudhir Chaudhry made 'peace ambassador'

Sudhir Chaudhry made 'peace ambassador'

Organisation for World Peace, an international non governmental organisation (NGO) working for the promotion of peace, development and resolution of international conflicts through dialogues, has appointed journalist, Sudhir Chaudhry as its representative
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Thousands waiting for appointment letters

Thousands waiting for appointment letters

Thousands of jobless youths who had appeared in the written test and interviews for the posts of assistant directors, complaint assistants, Naib Qasids and Chowkidars (watchmen) are still waiting for their appointment letters since June 2010. They told ne
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
CBI delegation visits SCCI

CBI delegation visits SCCI

A four-member delegation of CBI (Centre for Promotion of Import from Developing Countries) consultant (Netherlands) on Thursday visited Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and discussed different aspects pertaining to promotion of exports. Pro
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Youm-e-Ashoor: PRCS to set up camps

Youm-e-Ashoor: PRCS to set up camps

Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) will set up First Aid Camps on at different places in the city. According to press release here on Thursday, the camps would be set up to provide treatment to the mourners and other people during the processions and Ma
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Four alleged bandits held

Four alleged bandits held

Islamabad Police's Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) Property Wing has arrested four persons for their alleged involvement in dacoities, recovering two 30-bore pistols, golden ornaments, three mobile phones from their possession, said a spokesman of Islama
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Violence on women: International campaign to conclude today

Violence on women: International campaign to conclude today

An international campaign being observed across the globe including Pakistan since November 25, aimed at ending violence against women, would conclude on December 10 (today). During the campaign, organisations of women launched campaigns, demonstrations,
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Students protest against police baton charge

Students protest against police baton charge

Students of various local colleges on Thursday staged protest demonstration on city roads against Police baton charge on students in front of Punjab Assembly Building Lahore. The students of Islamia College assembled on Sargodha Road and raised slogans ag
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Muharram-ul-Haram: police directed to ensure strict law, order

Muharram-ul-Haram: police directed to ensure strict law, order

DPO Tando Muhammad Khan, Muhammad Riaz Soomro has directed police officers to expedite efforts to maintain law and order during Muharram-ul-Haram and have strict vigilance on unidentified and suspicious persons. Presiding a meeting of police officers of t
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Prices of clothes at lunda bazaar doubled this year

Prices of clothes at lunda bazaar doubled this year

The prices of clothes, shoes and other items at lunda bazaars have doubled this year as compared to last year, reveals a survey carried out by Business Recorder here on Thursday. Lunda-Bazaar is a market where traders sell used items including warm
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
'Rights Laws should be modified into Child friendly'

'Rights Laws should be modified into Child friendly'

It's a need of the hour that Child Rights Laws should be modified into Child friendly. This was stated Lawyers at a Orientation Session organised by Children Complaint Office, Ombudsman Punjab on Thursday at a local hotel. Child Protection Specialist Unic
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Telenor, TransferTo join hands

Telenor, TransferTo join hands

Telenor Pakistan and TransferTo, the international mobile airtime top-up network, have joined hands to enable International Top-Ups to Telenor subscribers from overseas. Pakistanis living abroad can now conveniently top-up their loved ones' phones with Te
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
No department free of corruption: NAB seminar

No department free of corruption: NAB seminar

No department is free of corruption and government officials encourage politicians for corruption. This was said by Speaker Balochistan Muhammad Aslam Bhootani, while addressing a seminar 'Combating Corruption' organised by National Accountability Bureau
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Prime Minister returns home

Prime Minister returns home

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani returned home on Thursday after completing his four-day official visit to Turkey, where he held talks with the Turkish leadership and local businessmen to give further boost to the existing friendly relations between
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Swiss Consul General hosts reception for new Ambassador

Swiss Consul General hosts reception for new Ambassador

The Consul General of Switzerland, Didier Boschung hosted a reception at his residence to welcome the new Ambassador of Switzerland, Christoph Bubb and his wife in Karachi. This is their first visit to the metropolitan area since the Ambassador took charg
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
French President planning to visit Pakistan next year: foreign office

French President planning to visit Pakistan next year: foreign office

Pakistan on Thursday cautioned that country-specific exceptions in terms of promoting peaceful nuclear co-operation are inherently counter-productive, which is not only a step backward but also has serious implications for regional and global security.
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Domestic consumers: uninterrupted supply of gas demanded

Domestic consumers: uninterrupted supply of gas demanded

Despite tall claims of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), an acute shortage of gas for domestic users has paralysed routine life in various areas of the city. The unavailability of gas, on Thursday, forced people to take it to streets. They regis
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Government decision on import of used cars flayed

Government decision on import of used cars flayed

Chairman Aamir Allawala and Vice Chairman Nabeel Hashmi of Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) has described the government's decision to increase the age limit for import of used cars from 3 to 5 years, as the
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Economic growth: NPO working on three-pronged strategy: CEO

Economic growth: NPO working on three-pronged strategy: CEO

National Productivity Organisation (NPO) has evolved a three-pronged strategy to cope with today's increasingly competitive environment and achieve the target of economic growth. NPO Chief Executive Officer, Khawaja Mohammad Yousaf stated this while speak
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Punjab government to revitalise PSIC: Chief Minister

Punjab government to revitalise PSIC: Chief Minister

Punjab Chief Minister, Shahbaz Sharif said here on Thursday that cottage industry has the key importance in the development of a country and in view of this fact, Punjab government has decided to activate and revitalise Punjab Small Industries Corporation
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Hajj scam probe: Supreme Court warns FIA DG against adopting leniency

Hajj scam probe: Supreme Court warns FIA DG against adopting leniency

The Supreme Court on Thursday warned the Director General (DG) Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Waseem Ahmed against adopting a lenient approach in probing the alleged corruption and mishandling of Haj affairs, terming his conduct as disappointing keepi
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Foreign investors invited to invest in agriculture sector

Foreign investors invited to invest in agriculture sector

Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture (Minfa), Nazar Muhammad Gondal has invited foreign investors to invest in agriculture sector, saying that there are huge potential in Pakistan's agriculture-related industry especially fertiliser, farm machinery a
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Nadra busts gang involved in making fake CNICs

Nadra busts gang involved in making fake CNICs

National Database and Registration Authority, NADRA has busted a gang involved in making fake Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) and held three NADRA officials in this regard. "We have busted the gang of criminals and also held three NADRA offic
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Ban on use of sugar in government offices challenged

Ban on use of sugar in government offices challenged

The Lahore High Court (LHC) adjourned the hearing for January 18 and issued notice to Punjab government in a petition challenging ban on use of sugar in government offices imposed by Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif. Federal and Punjab governments, ministry
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Pro WikiLeaks rally held

Pro WikiLeaks rally held

More than 100 citizens on Thursday organised a rally and staged a demonstration in favour of WikiLeaks for exposing the nefarious designs of United States and United Kingdom. They also burnt the flags of UK and US and condemned the arrest of Julian Assang
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Pakistan, South Korea ink $180 million soft loan agreement

Pakistan, South Korea ink $180 million soft loan agreement

Pakistan and South Korea here on Thursday signed a Framework Arrangement, under which, the later would provide a soft loan of $180 million for development projects in Pakistan. The signing ceremony was held here at Economic Affairs Division. The agreement
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
PML-N hits back at Elahi for allegations

PML-N hits back at Elahi for allegations

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Syed Zaeem Hussain Qadri has taken strong exception of the baseless allegations of Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi and said he (Elahi), by issuing misleading statements, is trying to disrupt educational environment of th
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
PML-N resents harassment of Resident Editor Business Recorder

PML-N resents harassment of Resident Editor Business Recorder

Pakistan Muslim League (N) showed its resentment over harassment and intimidation of Resident Editor Business Recorder Anjum Ibrahim by a Russian diplomat on Wednesday morning and asked the Foreign Office to take an immediate action against the acc
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Increase in militancy heightens threats to human rights: HRCP

Increase in militancy heightens threats to human rights: HRCP

Increase in militancy and intolerance has heightened threats to human rights in Pakistan, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) said on Thursday. A statement issued by HRCP on the eve of Human Rights Day said, December 10 is an occasion to reflec
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Supreme Court moved for fresh trial of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto case

Supreme Court moved for fresh trial of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto case

An advocate Rana Ilam-ud-Din here Thursday moved an appeal before Supreme Court of Pakistan challenging the Lahore High Court order of dismissing his petition requesting for fresh trial of former Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. He moved this petition
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
RGST - an irreversible damage

RGST - an irreversible damage

That the economy is in a shambles is clearly evident from its revenue generating techniques that are mainly loans from various international donor agencies and, by squeezing the public like lemons into obtaining an income, a large chunk of which goes into
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Britain's students up in arms about rising cost of learning

Britain's students up in arms about rising cost of learning

"I don't know what my future is any more," says Mollie White, a 16-year-old schoolgirl who has joined nation-wide student protests in Britain against a planned steep rise in tuition fees. Like many of her fellow-pupils, Mollie fears that, if the fees go u
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Rural development thru entrepreneurship

Rural development thru entrepreneurship

One of the major challenges Pakistan faces today is the enormous disparity between rural areas and urban concentrations. There are a variety of factors to build on this situation. Investment in infrastructure, industry and services sector has been central
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Taxing the poor

Taxing the poor

November 26, 2010 was rightly termed as 'Black Day' in the history of upper house of Pakistan by political parties, opposing the General Sales Tax Bill 2010 as Senate Chairman Farooq H Naek rejected their demand for count of votes. They claimed that membe
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Growing violence in Balochistan

Growing violence in Balochistan

That the Balochistan Chief Minister, Nawab Aslam Raisani, came under a murderous attack on Tuesday only a week after the provincial governor, Nawab Zulfikar Magsi, narrowly escaped a similar attempt on his life - that is a measure of the momentum the insu
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
FDI: Excesses of irresponsible litigations

FDI: Excesses of irresponsible litigations

Foreign investment, among other things, is generally aimed at providing service for the national economy or contributing to development or improvement thereof and creating opportunities for employment of local manpower and training them for gaining skills
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Two holidays notified

Two holidays notified

The government on Thursday notified two holidays in connection with 9th and 10th Muharrum-ul-Harram falling on December 16 and 17 (Thursday and Friday). The notification has been issued in pursuance of the announcement of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committe
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Two holidays notified

Two holidays notified

The government on Thursday notified two holidays in connection with 9th and 10th Muharrum-ul-Harram falling on December 16 and 17 (Thursday and Friday). The notification has been issued in pursuance of the announcement of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committe
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (December 09, 2010) and the forecast for Friday (December 10, 2010).

Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
US blacklists Afghan security firm tied to Karzai

US blacklists Afghan security firm tied to Karzai

The US military is cutting ties with an Afghan security firm run by relatives of President Hamid Karzai that has been accused of bribing both government officials and Taliban commanders, according to documents obtained Thursday. The move is part of US eff
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (December 09, 2010).

Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
US blacklists Afghan security firm tied to Karzai

US blacklists Afghan security firm tied to Karzai

The US military is cutting ties with an Afghan security firm run by relatives of President Hamid Karzai that has been accused of bribing both government officials and Taliban commanders, according to documents obtained Thursday. The move is part of US eff
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (December 09, 2010).

Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
India's ambassador gets pat-down at US airport

India's ambassador gets pat-down at US airport

India's sari-clad ambassador was pulled from an airport security line and patted down by a security agent in Mississippi after attending a conference, an act one state agency official called ``unfortunate.'' The hands-on search last week also embarrassed
Published 10 Dec, 2010 12:00am
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