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Print - 2011-01-14
One more becomes H1N1 victim

One more becomes H1N1 victim

Another person has become victim of Swine flu (H1N1) influenza in the province as the total number of swine flu patients has reached 21 in the current month. Dr Suresh Kumar, Incharge Swine flu Surveillance cell, while talking to Business Recorder
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
No plan to privatise PSM: Lodhi

No plan to privatise PSM: Lodhi

Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) was neither being privatised and nor any scheme of golden handshake was under consideration, said Imtaiz Ahmed Khan Lohdi, Acting Managing Director PSM. He was addressing Pakistan Steel employees at Technical Library here on Thu
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Partly Facetious: Drafting letter of intent?

Partly Facetious: Drafting letter of intent?

"I don't understand this! President Zardari is off to the US and on the eve of his departure Joe Biden, the US Vice President, came to Islamabad."
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Nostradamus of politics

Nostradamus of politics

During the 'spot-fixing' in cricket hearings under the aegis of International Cricket Council (ICC), being currently held in Doha, Qatar, the accused Pakistani cricketers Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer, for their alleged involvement in the
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Dilly-dallying by the ICC

Dilly-dallying by the ICC

On January 10, the ICC Tribunal meeting in Doha, announced that, at 11 am on January 11, it will give its verdict on the match-fixing case against three Pakistani cricketers. That verdict was postponed repeatedly on January 11. On January 12, the tribunal
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Philippine traffic woes worsen as car sales boom

Philippine traffic woes worsen as car sales boom

Lawyer Meg Gutierrez gets up before dawn in an effort to beat the worst of Manila's traffic but still ends up spending almost two hours driving the short distance to work. In the evening Gutierrez often has to navigate her car through the Philippine capit
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Overcoming traffic mayhem: First lesson towards national discipline

Overcoming traffic mayhem: First lesson towards national discipline

"One discipline always leads to another discipline."-Jim Rohn The minute a foreigner embarks upon the soil of another country, he is able to perceive the character of a nation from the vehicular traffic on the roads. The first interaction is with the publ
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Searching for Islam in Pakistani politics

Searching for Islam in Pakistani politics

Salmaan Taseer's brutal assassination was made worst by the heroic reception that was awarded to his murderer. It is hard to explain to the rest of the world why a guard, who assassinated the man it was his duty to protect, is showered with flowers and bl
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Joe Biden's visit

Joe Biden's visit

As long as General Musharraf was in power, Washington didn't have to worry about the "public discourse" in Pakistan over the fallout of the war in Afghanistan. The commitment was total and it was Pakistan's "own war". With an elected government in power t
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Time to review agricultural policies

Time to review agricultural policies

Agriculture sector continues to play a crucial role in the economy of Pakistan but its potential has not been fully exploited due to a variety of reasons, including the less than perfect policies designed by the government. At times, some of the agricultu
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Dar for transparency in current taxation system

Dar for transparency in current taxation system

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader, Senator Ishaq Dar has underlined the need of transparency in the current taxation system to ensure financial autonomy. Senator Dar, in separately meetings with delegations from US embassy and the British High C
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Personnel on VIP,VVIP security duty to be re-screened

Personnel on VIP,VVIP security duty to be re-screened

On the instructions of Interior Ministry intelligence agencies have begun re-screening personnel in the Elite Force, Frontier and Punjab Constabulary and all other agencies engaged in VIP, VVIP security duty, informed sources in Interior Ministry revealed
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Onion export decision: no visible impact on local market rates yet

Onion export decision: no visible impact on local market rates yet

The government decision to allow those onion exports to India through Wagah whose Letters of Credit were opened before January 5 has not yet had a visible impact on the local market as the commodity is being sold at Rs 35 per kg in the wholesale market an
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Russian airplanes should also be banned to use Pakistan's airspace

Russian airplanes should also be banned to use Pakistan's airspace

The Senate Standing Committee on Defence and Defence Production has recommended to the government that if Russia is reluctant to allow Pakistan its airspace for access to European countries then Russian airplanes should also be banned to use Pak airspace.
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Italian, Dutch ambassadors meet Bijarani

Italian, Dutch ambassadors meet Bijarani

Italian and Dutch Ambassadors to Pakistan called on the Federal Minister for Industries and Production Mir Hazar Khan Bijarani here on Thursday separately. The ambassadors discussed matters relating to investment opportunities in different industrial sect
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Six held, arms seized

Six held, arms seized

Capital Police during its on-going anti-outlaws drive nabbed six persons, including a woman and seized three pistols 30-bore, five magazines and 27 bullets, 1.870kg hashish, 130 gram heroin and stolen items worth Rs 150,000 from their possession.
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Muhammad Rafi elected vice president SAFA

Muhammad Rafi elected vice president SAFA

In the 72nd assembly meeting of South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) held in January 2011 at Chennai, India, Muhammad Rafi, a Fellow Member and Past President of ICMAP, has been elected as Vice President of SAFA - an apex body of South Asian Assoc
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Bomb attack on police van kills two in Bannu

Bomb attack on police van kills two in Bannu

Unknown miscreants on Thursday attacked a police mobile van with a remote control bomb, killing two policemen and injuring five others in Bannu district a day after the bomber hit a police station in Bannu killing 20 people, police said. The police van wa
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Country requires alternative energy resources: Afridi

Country requires alternative energy resources: Afridi

Federal Minister for Environment Hameed Ullah Jan Afridi said on Thursday that promoting solar energy is the need of hour and all sectors of our economy especially cell phone companies should adopt alternative energy to reduce pressure of energy crisis.
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Senate's panel may approve amendment in TOO, 2007

Senate's panel may approve amendment in TOO, 2007

Senate's standing committee on commerce is expected to approve an amendment in the Trade Organisations Ordinance, 2007 to grant registration licence to more than one association in the same sector. The committee which met with Engineer Khurram Dastgir Kha
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Hajj organisers demand increase in quota

Hajj organisers demand increase in quota

Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Syed Khursheed Shah and Minister of State, Shagufta Jamani held a meeting with the Hajj organisers' association of Pakistan regarding policy for Hajj 2011. The representatives of the association, in their briefing t
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Samsung introduces 'MobilPrint' application

Samsung introduces 'MobilPrint' application

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, information technology, digital media and digital convergence technologies, on Thursday introduced Samsung MobilPrint application at the Consumer Electronics Show 2011 held in Las Vegas. The application runs on Android or iOS s
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Meeting of National Assembly body on commerce held

Meeting of National Assembly body on commerce held

Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan, MNA/Chairman Standing Committee on Commerce chaired a meeting of the Standing Committee on Commerce here on Thursday. The agenda of the meeting was, briefing on "Import and Exports (Control) Amendment Bill, 2010"; Finalisati
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Mubarak Village: Fishermen forced to live in abject poverty

Mubarak Village: Fishermen forced to live in abject poverty

Fishermen communities of Mubarak Village have urged the government to provide them alternative sources of income as the fisheries sector is under tremendous pressures and could hardly meet their economic needs. They demanded that a special development pla
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Public talk on 'Developments in Sudan' held

Public talk on 'Developments in Sudan' held

A public talk on "Developments in Sudan" was held at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad under the title of distinguished lecture series. The eminent speaker was Dr Issa Bashry, Minister of Science and Technology, Government of Sudan. The Chairm
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
PACRA maintains IFS rating of ALAC

PACRA maintains IFS rating of ALAC

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) has maintained the Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating of Adamjee Life Assurance Company Limited (ALAC) at "A" (Single A). The rating denotes ALAC's strong capacity to meet policyholder and contract obligation
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
PACRA maintains IFS rating of ALAC

PACRA maintains IFS rating of ALAC

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) has maintained the Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating of Adamjee Life Assurance Company Limited (ALAC) at "A" (Single A). The rating denotes ALAC's strong capacity to meet policyholder and contract obligation
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Japan, China and South Korea research chairs to be set up at SU

Japan, China and South Korea research chairs to be set up at SU

Vice Chancellor, University of Sindh, Professor Dr Nazir A Mughal has said Japan, China and South Korean research chairs will be established and International conference on South East Asia will also be organised at the university.
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Left Bank Canal to remain closed from January 17

Left Bank Canal to remain closed from January 17

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) informs the general public that Left Bank Canal supplying water from Khanpur source will remain closed from January 17 January 23, subject to clear weather conditions, for its annual de-silting, cleaning and mainten
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Death of former chairman: TCP holds condolence meeting

Death of former chairman: TCP holds condolence meeting

The employees of TCP expressed profound grief on the demise of their former Chairman, Nooruddin Ahmad and prayed that may Allah Almighty rest his soul in eternal peace and bless strength to the aggrieved family to bear this irreparable loss. A special con
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Abbas Mehkri awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz

Abbas Mehkri awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz

The President of Pakistan awarded Abbas Mehkri, businessman and columnist, the honour of Tamgha-e-Imtiaz. To celebrate this honour, local and international airlines held a dinner at Boat Club on Wednesday. There was a big turnout as 22 country heads of ai
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Sindh Assembly passes two bills

Sindh Assembly passes two bills

Sindh Assembly Thursday unanimously passed the Fisheries Amendment Bill 2011, abolishing lease system of fishing in the province's fresh waters, besides protecting fishermen's financial interests. In addition, the House also approved Sindh Civil Courts (A
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
'Pakistan pursuing flawed policy toward Afghanistan'

'Pakistan pursuing flawed policy toward Afghanistan'

Prominent author and Afghan expert Ahmed Rashid said, Pakistan should whole-heartedly pursue the counter-terrorism struggle and should not be reluctant to go into North Waziristan. He was speaking at a round-table discussion on reviewing the decade-long c
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Lectures on Indus Valley civilisation

Lectures on Indus Valley civilisation

American professors from Harvard and New York Universities, currently visiting Pakistan, will deliver lectures on various facets of Indus Valley Civilisation at the Department of Archaeology, University of Punjab on Friday, 14th January 2011 at 10:30 AM.
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
NH&MP foil robbery bid, nab two

NH&MP foil robbery bid, nab two

National Highway and Motorway Police (NH&MP) N-5 Central has arrested two criminals, foiled three attempts of dacoity and recovered liquor, oil tanker Shahzor and returned two valuable heavy paper rollers to its respective owners during the last few days.
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Scattered rain, snowfall forecast

Scattered rain, snowfall forecast

Light rain/drizzle occurred at a few places of Peshawar and Hazara divisions and Kashmir. However weather remained cold and dry in most parts of the country on Thursday. In its weather forecast for Friday, Meteorological Department said rain at scattered
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
TUSDEC to set up three more engineering centres

TUSDEC to set up three more engineering centres

Technology Upgradation and Skill Development Company (TUSDEC) has established five National Institute of Design and Analysis Centres at Sialkot, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta, while three more such centres would also be set up at Multan, Faisalabad
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
7th NFC Award: Punjab's share to be increased in 2011, says Tanvir Kaira

7th NFC Award: Punjab's share to be increased in 2011, says Tanvir Kaira

Punjab Finance Minister, Tanvir Ashraf Kaira has said under the new National Finance Commission Award (NAFC), Punjab share will be increased more than Rs 100 billion during current year; however, there is dire need to increase province's resources by expa
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
'PEF revolutionises concept of school education'

'PEF revolutionises concept of school education'

Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) has revolutionised the concept of school education by introducing various innovative concepts through public private partnership and as a result of dedicated efforts a large number of deserving students are getting qualit
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Punjab Assembly session: MPAs for containing inflationary trend

Punjab Assembly session: MPAs for containing inflationary trend

Legislators during Punjab Assembly session here on Thursday showed concerns over inflationary trend in the country and demanded of the government to contain it. Provincial members stated that printing of notes, weak foreign exchange resources were behind
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
HEC-FAD Capital Campaign programme to be launched

HEC-FAD Capital Campaign programme to be launched

Dr Mary Bane Lackie, Chief of Party USAID funded Higher Education Commission- Financial Aid Development Programme (HEC-FAD) said that a Capital campaign would be launched under HEC-FAD programme in order to strengthen the Higher Education Programme in an
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Seminar on 'Raising awareness about Swine Flu' held

Seminar on 'Raising awareness about Swine Flu' held

Provincial Health Secretary Syed Hashim Raza Zaidi has said that the lack of awareness and not adopting precautionary measures by people are main causes of the death from Swine flu (H1N1) because mostly patients were brought to the hospitals when they wer
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Security man killed, three hurt in Sui blast

Security man killed, three hurt in Sui blast

A Security Force personnel was killed and three others sustained injuries in a landmine explosion here at Sui Thursday. According to the security forces sources, unknown-armed men planted Landmine explosive materials at Loti area. A security forces team w
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Sindh Madrassah-tul-Islam to be granted status of a university

Sindh Madrassah-tul-Islam to be granted status of a university

Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affair Dr Babar Awan on Thursday said that the decision to grant university status to Sindh Madrassah-tul-Islam, Karachi is a new year gift to the city of Quaid-i-Azam and believers of his ideas. He was talking
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan Navy sets up medical camp in Pasni

Pakistan Navy sets up medical camp in Pasni

Pakistan Navy established a three-day free medical camp at Pasni for the local populace. A PN statement here on Thursday said that around 3,000 patients would be treated through this medical facility. The camp includes free medical check-up along with pro
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
'PPP is a saviour'

'PPP is a saviour'

Punjab Minister for Population Welfare, Neelam Jabbar has said the PPP is the saviour party of the country and we will continue our struggle for the welfare of the masses. Talking to workers of PPP at her residence, the minister said that some elements ha
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
A stronger, prosperous Pakistan in US's interest: Munter

A stronger, prosperous Pakistan in US's interest: Munter

US Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter Thursday reiterated his government's commitment to an 'enduring' partnership with the people and government of Pakistan saying stronger and prosperous Pakistan was in America's interest as well.
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
NHA orders to improve toll collection

NHA orders to improve toll collection

Federal Minister for Communications Dr Arbab Alamgir Khan while chairing a high level meeting here in Islamabad, ordered National Highway Authority (NHA) to improve the toll collection system to achieve the target of Rs 20 billion.
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Militants blow up gas pipeline in Balochistan

Militants blow up gas pipeline in Balochistan

Tribas blew up a gas pipeline in Balochistan early Thursday, cutting supplies to several areas in cold weather, officials said. The pre-dawn blast damaged the main pipe bringing gas from Jafarabad district to the provincial capital Quetta and five other d
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Interior Ministry orders closure of anti-Islam websites, SMS

Interior Ministry orders closure of anti-Islam websites, SMS

The interior ministry has directed immediate closure of all anti-Islam websites and SMS (short messaging service) and directed concerned authorities to ensure action against the people running these web-sites and disseminating messages, ministry sources s
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Economic crisis: German MPs assure support to government

Economic crisis: German MPs assure support to government

The German Parliamentarians on Thursday assured of their country's all-out support to Government of Pakistan for steering the country out of the present economic and energy crisis and vowed to join hands in struggle against terrorism and poverty.
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Minister takes notice of abduction of Hindus

Minister takes notice of abduction of Hindus

Federal Minister for Human Rights Mumtaz Alam Gilani took serious notice of abduction of six persons from Balochistan and ensured to take immediate steps. In a meeting with provincial minister for minorities Basant Lal Gulshan here on Thursday Mumtaz Gila
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
DCO orders to release funds for KMDC, KIHD

DCO orders to release funds for KMDC, KIHD

DCO Karachi Muhammed Hussain Syed has issued orders for immediate release of Rs 22.5 million for Karachi Medical & Dental College (KMDC) and Rs 4 million for Karachi Institute of Heart Diseases (KIHD) for the repairing of angiography machine. He issued th
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Woman among four killed in separate incidents

Woman among four killed in separate incidents

At least four persons including a woman were gunned down on Thursday in separate incidents. According to details, a bank manager of private bank was gunned down at Moosa Lane in the limits of Baghdadi police station. The deceased Anwar Raza 56, son of Qai
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Flood relief: minister presents cheques to PM

Flood relief: minister presents cheques to PM

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Syed Naveed Qamar called on Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani here at the PM House on Thursday and presented three cheques amounting to Rs 7,217,500 for the Prime Minister's Flood Relief Fund on behalf of
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Altaf for release of Baloch leaders, youths

Altaf for release of Baloch leaders, youths

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain on Thursday demanded immediate release of missing Baloch leaders and youths. Leader of Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) Shazain Bugti telephoned Altaf Hussain here on Thursday and invited MQM to participate in
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
MQM for withdrawal of hike in Railways' fares

MQM for withdrawal of hike in Railways' fares

The Rabita Committee of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Thursday demanded of the president and prime minister to take notice of the increase in Railways' fares and termed the decision as 'enmity' with masses. In a statement issued here, the committee sa
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (January 13, 2011) and the forecast for Thursday (January 13, 2011).

Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
KESC 'forcing' 4,500 employees to avail of VSS

KESC 'forcing' 4,500 employees to avail of VSS

Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) is reportedly 'forcing' 4,500 non-management employees and the workers engaged in non-core functions to avail Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS), however, the said staff rejecting the scheme termed it as unfair and a
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (January 13, 2011).

Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (January 13, 2011).

Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Gas scarcity impeding industrial growth: ICCI president

Gas scarcity impeding industrial growth: ICCI president

President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Mahfooz Elahi on Thursday said that the scarcity of gas is causing immense problems for the public and industries at large, and appealed court to direct the authorities take necessary measures f
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Services of late Wazeer Agha eulogised

Services of late Wazeer Agha eulogised

Punjab Finance Minister, Tanvir Ashraf Kaira has said that late Dr Wazeer Agha was a great critic, poet and writer and the void created by his death in Urdu literature cannot be filled. He expressed these views while addressing a reference in the memory o
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
German scholar donates 15,000 euro for Umerkot education centre

German scholar donates 15,000 euro for Umerkot education centre

Professor Dr Peter Langer, Chair of Organic Chemistry of the University of Rostock (Germany), has made a personal contribution of 15,000 euro for an Educational Centre in Umerkot, being set up by Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU). The donation will be u
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Production of automobiles, electric appliances goes up

Production of automobiles, electric appliances goes up

Although the overall Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) growth witnessed downfall by 2.30 percent during the first five months of the current financial year, several electric appliances and light weight automobiles witnessed positive growth in production.
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Latif Khosa's appointment: JI criticises PML-N for accepting decision

Latif Khosa's appointment: JI criticises PML-N for accepting decision

The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief, Syed Munnawar Hasan, has said that had Punjab's rulers been against corruption, they would not have silently accepted Latif Khosa, who had been twice dismissed on corruption charges, as governor. The Prime Minister had dism
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (January 13, 2011).

Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Thursday (January 13, 2011) and for Friday (January 14, 2011).
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
LHC seeks report of missing doctor

LHC seeks report of missing doctor

The Lahore High Court has sought report from investigation teams of police about missing doctor of Jinnah Hospital Lahore Dr Ali Abdullah till January 27. The court also summoned reporter of The Express Tribune Abdul Manan, who had claimed his story that
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (January 13, 2011).

Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
PMA launches mobile mammography service

PMA launches mobile mammography service

Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has launched a mobile mammography service costing Rs 30 million for breast cancer patients, free of cost. An inauguration ceremony was held at PMA House on Thursday. Provincial Minister for Health Dr Saghir Ahmed after i
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
'Taliban have influence in Punjab government'

'Taliban have influence in Punjab government'

Central Information Secretary, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Fauzia Wahab has said the Taliban have influence in the Punjab government. She was talking to the media after attending oath-taking ceremony of Governor of Punjab, Sardar Latif Khan Khosa on Thu
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Five-day gas supply: Aptma concerned over non-implementation of decision

Five-day gas supply: Aptma concerned over non-implementation of decision

Central Chairman All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma), Gohar Ejaz has expressed concerns over the non-implementation of federal government decision of five days a week gas supply to the textile industry by Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL),
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (January 13, 2011).

Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Workshop on "Productivity Improvement Through Lean Manufacturing" held

Workshop on "Productivity Improvement Through Lean Manufacturing" held

Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (North Zone), Sialkot in co-operation with SMEDA organised a training workshop on "Productivity Improvement Through Lean Manufacturing" Thursday at PHMA, Sialkot. Speaking on the occasion the Chairm
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (January 13, 2011).

Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Petition against Taseer's foreign visit disposed of

Petition against Taseer's foreign visit disposed of

The Lahore High Court here Thursday disposed of a petition seeking a declaration that act of former Governor Salmaan Taseer for going on four days foreign visit without any intimation is illegal and in violation of the Constitution. The court observed tha
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
Khosa vows to take Benazir's mission ahead

Khosa vows to take Benazir's mission ahead

The 27th Governor of Punjab Sardar Muhammad Latif Khosa has vowed to take Benazir Bhutto's mission ahead. Addressing party workers at the Governor House after taking oath, he urged the workers to keep their spirit high. He also paid glowing tributes to th
Published 14 Jan, 2011 12:00am
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