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Print - 2010-12-25
AOGC distributes Christmas pack

AOGC distributes Christmas pack

The Assemblies of God Church (AOGC) distributed Christmas package among the poor and deserving Christian community. The ceremony was held in connection with Christmas celebrations here on Friday at residence of former member of district assembly, Gulistan
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Young woman tortured to death

Young woman tortured to death

Islamabad Police recovered a dead body of a young lady from Korang Nullah, near Burma town in the jurisdiction of Shahzad Town Police, said a spokesman of Islamabad Police here on Friday. He said that the unknown ill-fated woman is about 22 years of age a
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
PARB, REAP, LCCI vow to improve rice sector

PARB, REAP, LCCI vow to improve rice sector

Punjab Agricultural Research Board (PARB), Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) and Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) held a detailed meeting on Friday to work together for bringing improvement in rice sector. The meeting was organis
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
'Punjab government allocated Rs 200 million for minorities' welfare'

'Punjab government allocated Rs 200 million for minorities' welfare'

Punjab government has allocated rupees 200 million in the current budget for the welfare of minorities. Spreading the message of love, peace and joy is the real spirit of Christmas. We are Pakistanis first and then Muslims, Christians, Hindus or Sikhs.
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Shahzain Bugti's arrest: Nawaz phones Gilani, Raisani

Shahzain Bugti's arrest: Nawaz phones Gilani, Raisani

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Mohammad Nawaz Sharif on Friday made telephonic contacts with Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani and Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raisani and requested them to deal with Shahzain Bugti's matter caut
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
3-5 hours loadshedding during canal closure assured

3-5 hours loadshedding during canal closure assured

Managing Director Pakistan Electric Power Company (PEPCO), Rasul Khan Mehsud has assured of three hour for urban and 5 hours loadshedding for rural areas during canal desilting programme, starting from Sunday (tomorrow). He was speaking at a hurriedly cal
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Imran urges CJP to review 19th Amendment

Imran urges CJP to review 19th Amendment

Chairman, Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has appealed to the Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry to review the 19th Amendment, as in his opinion it was undermining the independence of judiciary. He was addressing a press conf
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Packaged milk companies PDA hails LHC decision

Packaged milk companies PDA hails LHC decision

Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA) has hailed the decision of the Lahore High Court dismissing a petition against packaged milk companies terming it a landmark victory for packaged milk industry. Chairman PDA, Syed Yawar Ali addressing a press conference at
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
CJP urged to take suo motu notice of JWP chief's arrest

CJP urged to take suo motu notice of JWP chief's arrest

The Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) Secretary General Rauf Khan Sasoli, while strongly condemning the arrest of party leader Shahzain Bugti, has demanded of Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry to take suo motu notice of the incident and declar
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Low pressure of gas continues

Low pressure of gas continues

Low pressure of gas in the city continued for the third day. The unavailability of gas on Friday forced the people to take to streets. They disrupted traffic and chanted slogans against the government and the SNGPL. People of Gawalmandi came out on the Ni
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Punjab government approves projects worth billions of rupees

Punjab government approves projects worth billions of rupees

Punjab government has approved development projects worth billions of rupees for various districts of southern Punjab and other cities of the province. The projects were approved in a meeting of Divisional Commissioners, which Punjab Chief Minister Muhamm
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
British MP calls on Prime Minister

British MP calls on Prime Minister

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday said that the Pakistani community in UK has made valuable contribution to the British economy and hence is a valuable asset for both the countries. He noted with satisfaction that the number of Members of P
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Government's economic policies congenial to investors: Gilani

Government's economic policies congenial to investors: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said Pakistan is blessed with immense natural resources and the government has tailored its economic policies to create congenial environment for investors. He said Pakistan has already liberalised its economy, c
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Government to provide funds for uplift of backward areas: Gilani

Government to provide funds for uplift of backward areas: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said that the government would provide all necessary funds for the uplift of backward areas to accelerate economic activity in all fields of the country. He was talking to Ministers and Parliamentarians who called on
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Speakers for resisting Khanpur Dam's relocation

Speakers for resisting Khanpur Dam's relocation

The civil society of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa here on Friday rejected Water Accord 1991 and vowed to resist relocation of Khanpur Dam and four union councils of the province in Islamabad City Territory (ICT). These views were expressed by speakers while address
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Prime Minister to visit Oman from December 27

Prime Minister to visit Oman from December 27

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani will pay an official two-day visit to Oman to seek greater investment and increase trade and economic co-operation between the two countries. Prime Minister Gilani during his visit from December 27 will have an audie
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Finance releases Rs 26.9 billion for PSO

Finance releases Rs 26.9 billion for PSO

The Finance Ministry has injected Rs 26.9 billion into Pakistan State Oil (PSO), instead of the promised Rs 35 billion, to provide short-term relief from the burgeoning circular debt, thereby enabling it to procure supplies from abroad, Courier Newhas lea
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Amendment in blasphemy law: JUI-F, JI threaten to besiege parliament

Amendment in blasphemy law: JUI-F, JI threaten to besiege parliament

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) and Jamat-e-Islami (JI) on Friday threatened to besiege the parliament if the bill of amendment in the blasphemy law is tabled in National Assembly. The activists of the two religious parties staged a protest rally here at Kar
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Pothohar region: CNG stations to remain closed today

Pothohar region: CNG stations to remain closed today

CNG Stations across the Pothohar region remained closed on Friday as per government's gas management plan, which caused severe problems for the commuters as well as motorists running their vehicles on CNG. According to the gas load management plan, all th
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
'No cut in medicines budget'

'No cut in medicines budget'

A spokesman of Punjab Health Department has said that the department had not imposed any cut on the budget allocated for the purchase of medicines for government hospitals in Punjab. All the apprehensions in this regard are baseless and contrary to the fa
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
QMMB to be reconstituted

QMMB to be reconstituted

Quaid-e-Azam Mazar Management Board (QMMB) would be reconstituted by giving representation to such new members who could actively render their services to make the board more effective and true representative. This was decided in the 78th meeting of QMMB,
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
EoI sought to supply one million tons of fuel oil

EoI sought to supply one million tons of fuel oil

Pakistan State Oil has asked for expressions of interests to supply 1 million tonnes of low-viscosity fuel oil for one year, its website showed on Friday. Interested parties have to submit particulars, including financial details and business information
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Haidri resigns as government chief whip in Senate

Haidri resigns as government chief whip in Senate

Senator Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidri of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazal (JUI-F) on Friday resigned as chief whip of the government in the Senate after the party parted ways with the federal government. Haidri, who was appointed as chief whip of the ruling coal
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Chairman Saigol group calls on Prime Minister

Chairman Saigol group calls on Prime Minister

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday said Pakistan has already liberalised its economy, with a modern banking sector, growing industrial and agriculture sectors that are making significant contribution in the national economy. He appreciated the pr
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Government firm with social security package to the poor: Gilani

Government firm with social security package to the poor: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani reiterated government's commitment to institutionalise and extend social security package for the poor and vulnerable segment of the society. The Prime Minister was talking to Farzana Raja Chairperson of the Benazir
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
BISP begins life insurance scheme for its beneficiaries

BISP begins life insurance scheme for its beneficiaries

Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) kicked off a life insurance scheme for its beneficiaries from January 1, 2011 under which the beneficiary families would get Rs 100,000 on the death of head of the family, said a spokesman of BISP here on Friday.
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
LHC imposes fine on petitioner

LHC imposes fine on petitioner

The Lahore High Court (LHC) acting as election tribunal here on Friday imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on a petitioner Rana Muhammad Tariq for not producing evidence in an election petition against provincial minister for food Chaudhry Abdul Ghafoor. On previ
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Iran freeing al Qaeda men to fight in Afghan-Pak: report

Iran freeing al Qaeda men to fight in Afghan-Pak: report

Iran has released a string of top al Qaeda militants from detention so they can rebuild the extremist organisation on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, The Times reported Friday. Citing Pakistani and Middle Eastern officials speaking anonymously, the Times
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Appointment in FIA: reparability report of under-inquiry officer sought

Appointment in FIA: reparability report of under-inquiry officer sought

The Establishment Division has sought a reparability report of DIGP Hazara, Dr Muhammad Suleman from the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) so that his services may be put at the disposal of Federal Investigations Agency (FIA). The move came after a fo
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Benazir Bhutto's death anniversary: PTV arranges special transmission

Benazir Bhutto's death anniversary: PTV arranges special transmission

Pakistan Television has arranged special transmission entitled 'Shaheed-e-Wafa' to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed on December 27. Paying tributes to the great leader, PTV brings most insightful and inspiring progr
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Youths urged to devote themselves to acquisition of knowledge

Youths urged to devote themselves to acquisition of knowledge

Punjab University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Mujahid Kamran has impressed upon the younger generation to devote themselves to acquisition of knowledge and promotion of research pursuits in order to contribute to the task of nation building and freeing P
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Benazir Bhutto's killers to be brought to justice soon: Sharmila

Benazir Bhutto's killers to be brought to justice soon: Sharmila

Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh on Information and Archives Sharmila Farooqui has said that the killers of Benazir Bhutto would be brought to justice very soon. Addressing a press conference at Karachi Press Club along with the office-bearers of PPP Youth
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Police asked to improve investigation system

Police asked to improve investigation system

A full bench of the Supreme Court here on Friday directed the Inspector General of Police, Punjab, to take steps to improve the investigation system and train investigators concordance with the present day needs.
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Owais condemns attack on security forces

Owais condemns attack on security forces

Governor Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Owais Ahmed Ghani Friday said that the security forces are fully alert to defend the country's geographical frontiers and would forcefully retaliate any eventuality against the sovereignty of the country from across the wester
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
No differences among ANP leaders: Bilour

No differences among ANP leaders: Bilour

Minister for Railways Haji Ghulam Ahmed Bilour said that the affairs of Awami National Party (ANP) are being run smoothly and no differences have ever been cropped up among the party leadership. In a statement issued here Friday, the minister said that he
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
KESC restores power supply after MPs' assurance

KESC restores power supply after MPs' assurance

Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) on Friday restored power supply to defaulting consumers linked to 11 disconnected PMTs in Korangi on the assurance of area MPs for recovery of dues worth Rs 45 million. Arrears of around Rs 45 million are outstanding
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
LDDDP exports first batch of Nili Ravi buffaloes to Malaysia

LDDDP exports first batch of Nili Ravi buffaloes to Malaysia

The Livestock & Dairy Development Department Punjab (LDDDP) has successfully exported first batch of 170 Nili Ravi buffaloes to Malaysia. The Punjab government had assigned a task to Buffalo Research Institute, Pattoki District Kasur for export of animals
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
SECP may get three new commissioners

SECP may get three new commissioners

The Secur-ities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is expected to shortly appoint three new Commissioners to have paradigm shift in the working of the institution for meeting present-day global market requirements. It is learnt that the proposed c
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
More loyal than the king, are you really?

More loyal than the king, are you really?

On December 20, the editorial of a Lahore-based English newspaper lamented the exit of the CIA chief in Pakistan calling the disclosure of his cover and his subsequent departure from Pakistan not a small matter. "The Americans will not take it kindly and
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Well-being of the people: guiding principle of Quaid

Well-being of the people: guiding principle of Quaid

Father of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, whose birth anniversary is being observed today, was a dynamic leader, a great political thinker and strategist, a believer in democratic values and above all one of the great nation-builders of moder
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Moving towards a 'failed state'?

Moving towards a 'failed state'?

A "failed state" is the one whose social, political and economic structure is not functioning satisfactorily and its people and the rest of the world do not trust the state institutions. Are we heading towards this concept is being debated privately these
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Required a new bureaucracy?

Required a new bureaucracy?

We are cultural morons and as a result, we Pakistanis have been able to hack away at our own abilities to survive. Pettiness and meanness abound in the system. Take any tier of the bureaucracy and see how it operates and you will see what I mean by the up
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Streamlining judges' Appointments

Streamlining judges' Appointments

The 19th Constitutional Amendment, passed almost unanimously by the National Assembly on Wednesday - only a single vote was cast against the Bill - strikes a fine balance between the judiciary and the legislature, mainly by revising Article 175A introduce
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Remembering the Quaid

Remembering the Quaid

In his biography of Jinnah titled "Jinnah of Pakistan", the historian, Stanley Wolpert, makes the following observation that succinctly describes the legacy of Jinnah and his footprint on history: Few individuals significantly alter the course of history.
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
'Education play vital role in elimination of social evils'

'Education play vital role in elimination of social evils'

Sindh Minister for Katchi Abadies & Spatial Development Rafique Engineer Advocate has said that education and sports play important role in eradication of social evils from the society. The minister was addressing closing ceremony of Fun Fair/ Eid Festiva
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Nadia Gabool visits various churches

Nadia Gabool visits various churches

Provincial Minister for Human Rights Nadia Gabool has said that the present government has doubled the incentives for minorities and the implementation of five percent quota for minorities in government jobs is being ensured. She expressed these views dur
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Two gang war suspects held

Two gang war suspects held

Police arrested two suspects involved in gang war near Mewa Shah Graveyard, here on Friday. The Duty Officer at Pak Colony Police Station told Courier Newthat a police party during routine patrol spotted two suspects near Mewa Shah Graveyard. The outlaws
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Shell to ascertain fair value of its share in PRL

Shell to ascertain fair value of its share in PRL

Shell International Petroleum Company will begin due diligence review of Pakistan Refinery Ltd (PRL) from January 24, 2010 to ensure a fair valuation of its interest in PRL. According to communiqué despatched to Karachi Stock Exchange here Friday, PRL boa
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
HP introduces ALM 11; first unified system

HP introduces ALM 11; first unified system

Hewlett Packard has introduced the first unified system to ensure reliable, secure delivery of software applications and services across heterogeneous environments. HP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) 11 unites and automates critical activities of m
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Bid to smuggle heroin foiled

Bid to smuggle heroin foiled

Pakistan Customs Drug Enforcement Cell (DEC), Jinnah International Airport Unit, has foiled a bid to smuggle white heroin, in the guise of sports gloves, to Australia. According to details, the staff of DEC on Friday intercepted an outbound courier packag
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Government introducing critical reforms to realise Quaid's dream: Gilani

Government introducing critical reforms to realise Quaid's dream: Gilani

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that the government in line with the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, is trying its level best to take Pakistan forward by introducing critical reforms to improve governance and strengthen federation.
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Zardari felicitates Christian community

Zardari felicitates Christian community

President Asif Ali Zardari who is also co-Chairperson of the Pakistan People's Party has felicitated Christian community on the eve of Christmas falling on Saturday. In a message on the occasion of Christmas, "I wish to felicitate the Christians across th
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Bicycle bomb kills policeman in Quetta

Bicycle bomb kills policeman in Quetta

A bicycle bomb exploded Friday in Quetta, killing a policeman and wounding four others, police said. The bomb exploded as a police vehicle passed in the suburbs of Quetta, senior police official Hamid Shakil told AFP. "At least one policeman was martyred
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Plea against pardon to Malik: LHC turns down DAG's request

Plea against pardon to Malik: LHC turns down DAG's request

A full bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) here on Friday turned down a request of Deputy Attorney General (DAG) to adjourn for an indefinite period a petition against presidential pardon to interior minister Rehman Malik and fixed January 24 for final a
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Obama's other 'surge': US drone war in Pakistan

Obama's other 'surge': US drone war in Pakistan

As the United States pressed ahead with a grinding campaign in Afghanistan in 2010, President Barack Obama dramatically escalated another war across the border in Pakistan, using robotic planes to pound al Qaeda and Taliban militants. The effect of the ex
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
UAF revamps 40-year old generator

UAF revamps 40-year old generator

University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Engineers have marked a new chapter of success by revamping its 1,000KV power generator installed here 40 year ago which has enabled the university continue its academic and research endeavours without any power
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
KPC election today

KPC election today

The annual election of the Karachi Press Club (KPC) for the year 2011 will be held on Saturday |(today). The polling will be conducted from 9am till 5pm without any break. According to the Chairman of the Election Committee, Professor Dr Tauseef Ahmed Kha
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
'RGST, expansion in tax net only solution to economic crisis'

'RGST, expansion in tax net only solution to economic crisis'

Advisor to Sindh Chief Minister for Information, Sharmila Farooqui has said that Pakistan was passing through bad phase due to inflation and huge devastation caused by floods. She said that bringing Reform General Sales Tax (RGST) and expansion in tax net
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Chief minister Punjab pays homage to Quaid-i-Azam

Chief minister Punjab pays homage to Quaid-i-Azam

Punjab Chief Minister, Shahbaz Sharif has said the best way to pay homage to the Father of the Nation Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is to follow his golden principles and dedicate our life to the cause of social, political and economic stability of the
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Business Recorder and Aaj hold reference for the doyen

Business Recorder and Aaj hold reference for the doyen

Courier NewLahore and Aaj News held a reference for their founder Editor-in-Chief and Patron-in-Chief M A Zuberi. Wamiq Zuberi, the successor Editor-in-Chief and Chief Executive of the Group, presided over the reference which was also addressed by
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Fishermen demand low-cost houses

Fishermen demand low-cost houses

The fishermen community in Mubarak Village, Keamari Town, has appealed to the government to extend the scope of the housing scheme, launched for the downtrodden section of society, to the fishermen living in Karachi, as they are living in abject poverty.
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (December 24, 2010) and the forecast for Saturday (December 25, 2010).

Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
People's Workers Union urges government not to privatise PSM

People's Workers Union urges government not to privatise PSM

Pakistan Steel Mills People's Workers Union (CBA) has urged the government not to privatise the country's largest steel producing mill, Pakistan Steel. Addressing a press conference at Karachi Press Club, Chairman CBA Shamshad Qureshi and Vice Chairman Mu
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
SBL declared ''scheduled bank''

SBL declared ''scheduled bank''

The State Bank of Pakistan has declared Sindh Bank a scheduled bank. According to Banking Policy and Regulations Department Notification No BPRD (LD-06)/602- Sindh Bank/2010/10372, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), in exercise of the powers conferred on i
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
SBL declared 'scheduled bank'

SBL declared 'scheduled bank'

The State Bank of Pakistan has declared Sindh Bank a scheduled bank. According to Banking Policy and Regulations Department Notification No BPRD (LD-06)/602- Sindh Bank/2010/10372, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), in exercise of the powers conferred on i
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
SBL declared 'scheduled bank'

SBL declared 'scheduled bank'

The State Bank of Pakistan has declared Sindh Bank a scheduled bank. According to Banking Policy and Regulations Department Notification No BPRD (LD-06)/602- Sindh Bank/2010/10372, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), in exercise of the powers conferred on i
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Japan approves record $1.1 trillion budget

Japan approves record $1.1 trillion budget

Japan''s centre-left government on Friday approved a record 1.1-trillion-dollar budget for the next fiscal year that aims to boost the flagging economy but adds to a mountain of public debt. Prime Minister Naoto Kan''s cabinet backed the 92.41 trillion ye
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on December 21, 2010.

Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Japan approves record $1.1 trillion budget

Japan approves record $1.1 trillion budget

Japan's centre-left government on Friday approved a record 1.1-trillion-dollar budget for the next fiscal year that aims to boost the flagging economy but adds to a mountain of public debt. Prime Minister Naoto Kan's cabinet backed the 92.41 trillion yen
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on December 21, 2010.

Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Japan approves record $1.1 trillion budget

Japan approves record $1.1 trillion budget

Japan's centre-left government on Friday approved a record 1.1-trillion-dollar budget for the next fiscal year that aims to boost the flagging economy but adds to a mountain of public debt. Prime Minister Naoto Kan's cabinet backed the 92.41 trillion yen
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on December 21, 2010.

Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Used vehicles import: MoC in scuffle with MoI&P for credit

Used vehicles import: MoC in scuffle with MoI&P for credit

The Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) and the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) are reported to be in a scuffle to take credit for proposing allowing the commercial import of used motorcycles, used trucks, buses, tractors and three wheelers, sources
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (December 24, 2010).

Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Used vehicles import: MoC in scuffle with MoI&P for credit

Used vehicles import: MoC in scuffle with MoI&P for credit

The Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) and the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) are reported to be in a scuffle to take credit for proposing allowing the commercial import of used motorcycles, used trucks, buses, tractors and three wheelers, sources
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (December 24, 2010).

Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Used vehicles import: MoC in scuffle with MoI&P for credit

Used vehicles import: MoC in scuffle with MoI&P for credit

The Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) and the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) are reported to be in a scuffle to take credit for proposing allowing the commercial import of used motorcycles, used trucks, buses, tractors and three wheelers, sources
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (December 24, 2010)and for Saturday (December 25, 2010).
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Benazir Bhutto murder probe waste of time: Pagaro

Benazir Bhutto murder probe waste of time: Pagaro

Pakistan Muslim League Functional Chief Pir Pagaro on Friday termed the probe into Benazir Bhutto's assassination "a waste of time." He was talking to media after meeting with Awami Muslim League (AML) Chief Sheikh Rasheed at Kingri House. He said the pro
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (December 24, 2010).

Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Benazir Bhutto murder probe waste of time: Pagaro

Benazir Bhutto murder probe waste of time: Pagaro

Pakistan Muslim League Functional Chief Pir Pagaro on Friday termed the probe into Benazir Bhutto's assassination "a waste of time." He was talking to media after meeting with Awami Muslim League (AML) Chief Sheikh Rasheed at Kingri House. He said the pro
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
India central bank stifles Iran oil imports

India central bank stifles Iran oil imports

India''s central bank has said it will not facilitate payments for Iranian crude imports, in another blow to the Islamic Republic''s oil business as global pressure on Tehran grows over its nuclear programme. Although United Nations sanctions do not forbi
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
India central bank stifles Iran oil imports

India central bank stifles Iran oil imports

India's central bank has said it will not facilitate payments for Iranian crude imports, in another blow to the Islamic Republic's oil business as global pressure on Tehran grows over its nuclear programme. Although United Nations sanctions do not forbid
Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (December 24, 2010).

Published 25 Dec, 2010 12:00am
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