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Print - 2011-02-01
Iran could have nuclear weapon by 2012: Britain

Iran could have nuclear weapon by 2012: Britain

Western powers should work on the assumption that Iran could have a nuclear weapon by next year and an Israeli intelligence assessment of 2015 could be over-optimistic, British Defence Secretary Liam Fox said on Monday. Meir Dagan, outgoing director of Is
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Report warns of Iran nuclear disaster

Report warns of Iran nuclear disaster

The control systems of Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant have been penetrated by a computer worm unleashed last year, according to a foreign intelligence report that warns of a possible Chernobyl-like disaster once the site becomes fully operational. Russia's
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
China restricts news, discussion of Egypt unrest

China restricts news, discussion of Egypt unrest

Chinese censors are apparently blocking online discussion and sanitising news reports about the unrest in Egypt, in a sign of official unease that the uprising could fuel calls for reform at home. Keyword searches on the protests returned no results Monda
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Big turnout urged as Niger votes for new leader

Big turnout urged as Niger votes for new leader

Niger's junta leader called on voters for a massive turnout Monday to close the door on military rule by electing a new, civilian president to head one of the world's poorest countries. The Sahelian country's 6.7 million registered voters must choose betw
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Policeman killed at Bangladesh airport protest

Policeman killed at Bangladesh airport protest

A Bangladeshi policeman was beaten to death on Monday when clashes erupted as 20,000 villagers demonstrated against proposals to build a new airport, officials said. Scores of people were injured during the violence as locals threw bricks and rocks at pol
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Thai protesters seek international court inquiry on violence

Thai protesters seek international court inquiry on violence

Thailand's "red shirt" protest movement petitioned the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday to investigate whether the government and military were guilty of crimes against humanity and the premeditated murder of civilians during the suppression o
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Taliban 'abduct 21 Afghan tribal elders'

Taliban 'abduct 21 Afghan tribal elders'

Taliban militants kidnapped 21 tribal elders in Afghanistan close to the Pakistani border whose relatives apparently work for the Afghan government and Nato, an official said Monday. The incident happened eight days ago in Marawara, in the eastern provinc
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Half of India's road budget wasted

Half of India's road budget wasted

India's home minister has admitted that half of the government's budget to build much-needed new roads never reaches its intended target in what he described as the country's "biggest swindle". P. Chidambaram, attending the World Economic Forum in Davos,
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Myanmar opens junta-dominated parliament

Myanmar opens junta-dominated parliament

Myanmar's new junta-dominated parliament opened on Monday as lawmakers assembled in secrecy following a widely panned election for the country's first legislative session since the late 1980s. No foreign media representatives were allowed to witness the e
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Kazakh leader rejects referendum, calls snap polls

Kazakh leader rejects referendum, calls snap polls

Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev on Monday unexpectedly rejected a plan to hold a referendum on prolonging his rule until 2020, saying that he would instead call early presidential polls. The announcement stunned Kazakhstan after parliament earli
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
US slaps new sanctions on Belarus

US slaps new sanctions on Belarus

The United States on Monday imposed a raft of new sanctions against Belarus following the post-election crackdown against the country's opposition, the State Department said Monday. "The United States announces today measures to respond to the brutal crac
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Somali soldier accidentally kills at least 17

Somali soldier accidentally kills at least 17

At least 17 civilians were killed Monday when a Somali government soldier fired on a crowd in Mogadishu, according to hospital sources and witnesses. Witnesses said the soldier accidentally triggered an anti-aircraft machine gun after a dispute with other
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

The issue of minorities about kidnapping for ransom in Sindh province was raised in the National Assembly but the government did not give any response to it and remained tight lipped. In the previous session of National Assembly, MNAs of Hindu minority pa
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Senate divided on restoration of Friday as a weekly holiday

Senate divided on restoration of Friday as a weekly holiday

The Senate remained divided on the restoration of Friday as weekly holiday amid procedural controversy when presiding officer ruled a private member bill as rejected after it was opposed by the House, which sought amendment in the Constitution in this reg
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
US urged to help quicken pace of economic development: Prime Minister

US urged to help quicken pace of economic development: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani while reaffirming Pakistan's strong commitment to defeat the forces of terrorism has stressed that military gains in that war cannot be consolidated unless the people of the cleared areas see socio-economic developme
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Spot Fixing allegations: three cricket players suspended by ICC

Spot Fixing allegations: three cricket players suspended by ICC

Minister for Sports Mir Aijaz Hussain Jakhrani has informed the National Assembly on Monday that three players of Pakistan Cricket Team have been suspended by International Cricket Council (ICC) including Sulman Butt, Muhammad Asif and Muhammad Amir, due
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
PRSP-II aims to steer Pakistan's economic growth back to 5-7 percent

PRSP-II aims to steer Pakistan's economic growth back to 5-7 percent

The overall vision of Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP-II) is to steer Pakistan's economic growth back to the range of 5-7 percent per year by stimulating growth in the production sector; creating adequate employment opportunities, improving income
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Two power transformers installed at Shahpur, Piplan grid stations

Two power transformers installed at Shahpur, Piplan grid stations

Grid Station Construction (GSC) directorate of Fesco has installed and commissioned two power transformers of double capacity at 132-KV Shahpur and Piplan grid stations. Sheikh Akhtar Hussain Manager (GSC) said that a power transformer of 10/13 MVA instal
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Industrial issues to be resolved on priority basis: Khosa

Industrial issues to be resolved on priority basis: Khosa

Punjab Governor, Sardar Latif Khosa has said issues relating to industry will be resolved on priority basis, as industry's friendly strategies can put the country on the path of progress and prosperity. He was talking to a delegation of Federation of Paki
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Shahbaz, Khosa pledge to work for province's uplift

Shahbaz, Khosa pledge to work for province's uplift

Punjab Governor, Sardar Latif Khosa and Chief Minister, Shahbaz Sharif in a meeting here on Monday expressed the resolve to work together with the spirit of mutual understanding for ultimately benefiting public at large. Shahbaz Sharif called on Latif Kho
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Paapam accuses government of destroying auto industry

Paapam accuses government of destroying auto industry

Aamir Allawala, Chairman and Nabeel Hashmi, Vice Chairman, Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (Paapam), has said almost 400 manufacturers of automobile components employing over 200,000 workers anxiously await their fat
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Zafarullah Chaudhry re-elected CPSP President

Zafarullah Chaudhry re-elected CPSP President

Professor Zafarullah Chaudhry has been re-elected President of the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) for the term 2011-14. Also, Professor Khalid Masood Gondal and Professor Tariq Mahmood Khan have been elected as vice-president while Profe
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
LCCI to hold Economic Dialogue 2011 today

LCCI to hold Economic Dialogue 2011 today

In an attempt to explore all available solutions to the ongoing economic crisis, the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is holding Economic Dialogue 2011 on Tuesday (today). The Economic Dialogue 2011 is aimed at providing the government a roa
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Davis vs Dr Aafia

Davis vs Dr Aafia

There is a lesson to be learnt, how the US government, from top to bottom, has come into motion to rescue a contract employee of the American embassy, of the level of a guard, who has murdered three Pakistani citizens. On the other hand, the silence and i
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Special Supreme Court bench to hear banks' plea

Special Supreme Court bench to hear banks' plea

This has reference to the news item wherein it says that a special bench of the Supreme Court will hear appeals by various financial institutions that banks should continue to enjoy powers to sell mortgaged property to recover bad loans without having to
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Palestinians watch Egypt protests with baited breath

Palestinians watch Egypt protests with baited breath

Dramatic scenes of protest across Egypt, which on Sunday entered their sixth day, have sent shockwaves across the Arab world. The possible fall of Egyptian President Hosny Mubarak would have implications not just within the Egypt but also for its neighbou
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Let's change the game

Let's change the game

Traditionally, stabilising prices and striving for fuller employment were the accepted objectives of the monetary policy. It took economists a while to realize that unless fiscal policy objectives are aligned with monetary policy objectives, economic stab
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
SBP's MPS: Misplaced optimism?

SBP's MPS: Misplaced optimism?

On balance, the State Bank's decision on 29th January, 2011 to keep the policy rate unchanged at 14 percent may not be very unjustified, but some of the reasons given for this decision are based on hopes that are not likely to materialise. Analysing the o
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Substandard products won't be tolerated: minister

Substandard products won't be tolerated: minister

The sub-standards preparation of goods would not be tolerated in any case. The Federal Minister for Science and Technology Syed Aftab Shah Jilani said this during his visit to Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA), Head Office, Karachi.
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Service structure issue: paramedics threaten countrywide strike

Service structure issue: paramedics threaten countrywide strike

The paramedics working in federal hospitals on Monday threatened to launch a countrywide strike if the government did not implement the decision with regard to their service structure in a month. The government had approved the service structure for over
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
The exceptional 10 years for Ufone

The exceptional 10 years for Ufone

Ufone celebrated its 10th anniversary on 29th January with great fervour. This day is memorable for all as 10 years ago the launch of Ufone was the dawn of a revolution within the telecom industry. Ufone started out as a service for the masses and it push
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
PQA for waiving unjustified water charges

PQA for waiving unjustified water charges

Patron-in-Chief/Founder President of Bin Qasim Association of Trade and Industry, Mian Muhammed Ahmed has requested the competent officials of Port Qasim Authority for waiver of unjustified water charges, which are being taken by it from the consumers of
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Entry-level awards: ACCA launches Foundations in Accountancy

Entry-level awards: ACCA launches Foundations in Accountancy

ACCA has launched Foundations in Accountancy, a new flexible suite of entry-level awards, designed to meet the needs of both students and employers. Foundations in Accountancy was created after detailed consultation with employers, learning providers, mem
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Narcotics, contraband goods torched

Narcotics, contraband goods torched

Pakistan Customs Karachi, along-with world customs fraternity, observed "International Customs Day" on 26th January 2011. In this connection, the event of destruction of narcotics and contraband goods was held at Neelum Point, Hawksbay, Karachi witnessed
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
'HCCI to resolve issues of cloth merchants'

'HCCI to resolve issues of cloth merchants'

Goharullah, President of Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (HCCI), while speaking at an address to the traders, business community and members of Muslim Cloth Merchant Union, Hyderabad said that he will not leave the traders' community alone at thi
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Blast damages Levies' checkpost in Kohlu

Blast damages Levies' checkpost in Kohlu

An explosion partially damaged the building of a levies checkpost in Kohlu on Monday. According to local officials, unknown miscreants had planted explosives with the wall of Jiwni Levies Checkpost, which exploded and damaged the building partially. No lo
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
PQFTL registers 120 percent growth in business

PQFTL registers 120 percent growth in business

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful (PQFTL) has recorded 120 percent growth in its Takaful business in year 2010 which grew to Rs 1.04 billion as compared to previous year's Rs 466 million. According to a press release issued here on Monday, the PQFTL recorded 66 pe
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
PQFTL registers 120 percent growth in business

PQFTL registers 120 percent growth in business

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful (PQFTL) has recorded 120 percent growth in its Takaful business in year 2010 which grew to Rs 1.04 billion as compared to previous year's Rs 466 million. According to a press release issued here on Monday, the PQFTL recorded 66 pe
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
General Peteaus calls on General Kayani

General Peteaus calls on General Kayani

General David H Petreaus, Commander International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) called on Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Monday at General Headquarters and discussed matters of professional interest. Meanwhile, General Sir Peter W
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Khushhali Bank deploys Oracle human capital management

Khushhali Bank deploys Oracle human capital management

Khushhali Bank, Pakistan's premiere microfinance bank, has successfully deployed Oracle Human Capital Management enabling its HR department to expedite the recruitment process and evaluation of its staff performance.
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
PACRA maintains IFS rating of AICL

PACRA maintains IFS rating of AICL

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) has maintained Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating of Adamjee Insurance Company Limited (AICL) at "AA" (Double A). The rating denotes a very strong capacity to meet policyholder and contract obligations, and r
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
PACRA maintains IFS rating of AICL

PACRA maintains IFS rating of AICL

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) has maintained Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating of Adamjee Insurance Company Limited (AICL) at "AA" (Double A). The rating denotes a very strong capacity to meet policyholder and contract obligations, and r
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Development of AJK top priority: Gilani

Development of AJK top priority: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday said development of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) was priority of the government and assured that despite economic difficulties development funds would be provided to AJK. During a meeting with Prime Ministe
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Tailor killed, political activist injured in separate attacks

Tailor killed, political activist injured in separate attacks

A man was killed while a local leader of Jamiat Ulema Pakistan-Noorani (JUP) was injured in separate armed attacks in the metropolis on Monday. According to police, a man was gunned down by unknown armed men in Malir Railway Colony in the limits of Malir
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Rough weather: Fishermen boats moored to quay

Rough weather: Fishermen boats moored to quay

Thousands of fishermen failed to capitalise on increasing global orders for fish, as strong sea winds of winter have driven over 650 boats to the moorage for the last one week Fishermen on Monday said their boats could not sail due to gusty winds in the s
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Buildings hired by PRAL: unwarranted expenditures were incurred: AGP

Buildings hired by PRAL: unwarranted expenditures were incurred: AGP

The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has expressed displeasure over excessive use of rental buildings hired by Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL) for providing IT related services to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Sources told Business Re
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
EOBI conference today

EOBI conference today

Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah, Federal Minister for Labour and Manpower will inaugurate the three-day midyear conference of Employees' Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI), to be held on Tuesday (today) at the committee room of ministry of religious affairs, G
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Germans vow to invest in Pakistan

Germans vow to invest in Pakistan

Dr Gregor Schotten, Counsellor and Head of Mission German Embassy on Monday said the business community of Germany is very keen to explore Pakistani market, which offers great opportunities to the investors. Dr Gregor said that application for visa should
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Four killed in two road accidents

Four killed in two road accidents

Four people including a woman and a teenager were killed in two different road accident across the metropolis on Monday. According to details, the terrible incident took place at Yasinabad where Akash, 18 son of Munir Masih and his mother Irshad Bibi, 37,
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Clariant Pakistan profit after tax increases

Clariant Pakistan profit after tax increases

The profit after tax of Clariant Pakistan Limited has increased to Rs 762.700 million in the year ended December 31, 2010 as compared to Rs 585.837 million earned in the corresponding period in 2009. The company's earnings per share increased to Rs 27.94
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Clariant Pakistan profit after tax increases

Clariant Pakistan profit after tax increases

The profit after tax of Clariant Pakistan Limited has increased to Rs 762.700 million in the year ended December 31, 2010 as compared to Rs 585.837 million earned in the corresponding period in 2009. The company's earnings per share increased to Rs 27.94
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Profit after tax of Lucky Cement declines

Profit after tax of Lucky Cement declines

The profit after tax of Lucky Cement Limited has declined to Rs 1.460 billion in the half year period ended December 31, 2010 as compared to Rs 1.907 billion earned in the corresponding period in 2009. The board of directors of the company in its meeting
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Profit after tax of Lucky Cement declines

Profit after tax of Lucky Cement declines

The profit after tax of Lucky Cement Limited has declined to Rs 1.460 billion in the half year period ended December 31, 2010 as compared to Rs 1.907 billion earned in the corresponding period in 2009. The board of directors of the company in its meeting
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
DEC seizes 5 kgs of contraband Hashish

DEC seizes 5 kgs of contraband Hashish

Pakistan Customs Drug Enforcement Cell (DEC), Karachi Airport Unit recovered and seized five Kgs of contraband Hashish (Charas) from an outbound courier parcel at air export point. According to details, the Customs DEC staff having received a tip off that
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Appointments in PQA Ministry asked to furnish record

Appointments in PQA Ministry asked to furnish record

The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday directed ports and shipping ministry to furnish complete record of all the appointment, made in Port Qasim Authority (PQA) during former minister Babar Khan Ghauri's tenure.
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Zardari to meet PPP MPAs on February 2

Zardari to meet PPP MPAs on February 2

Senior Provincial Minister, Raja Riaz Ahmed said that President Asif Ali Zardari had invited all MPAs of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) to attend meeting at Aiwan-e-Sadar on Wednesday (tomorrow). He said the president would also host luncheon after the mee
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Monetary Policy disappoints traders, industrialists

Monetary Policy disappoints traders, industrialists

The trade and industry felt dejected over the Monetary Policy announced by the Governor, State Bank Pakistan on Saturday. The Patron In-chief, Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), S M Muneer, Chairman, Syed Johar Ali Qandhari have said that t
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
FO asked to apprise of Pakistani community welfare in Egypt

FO asked to apprise of Pakistani community welfare in Egypt

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani inquired about the safety and security of the Pakistani nationals in Egypt from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ambassador of Pakistan in Cairo. He directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to closely monitor
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
PCO releases schedule of national population census

PCO releases schedule of national population census

Population Census Organisation (PCO) has released the schedule of "6th National Population Census' on its website which would be held without apparent support of armed forces. The official website of PCO displays that the homework for carrying out of the
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Zardari tells US team Davis matter already before courts

Zardari tells US team Davis matter already before courts

A US congressional delegation on Monday called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr and discussed matters relating to Pak-US bilateral relations, mutual co-operation, fight against militancy, ROZs and security situation in the region.
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
UHS workshop on life support courses from today

UHS workshop on life support courses from today

The University of Health Sciences (UHS) is organising a seven-day workshop on mandatory life support courses for medical students, starting from Tuesday (today). The course is being arranged in collaboration with Institute of Learning Emergency Medicine (
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Oath taking ceremony of Governor Gilgit-Baltistan today

Oath taking ceremony of Governor Gilgit-Baltistan today

Oath taking ceremony of newly appointed Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan Syed Pir Karam Ali Shah will be held on Tuesday, official sources said. All arrangements are being finalised to hold the function in a befitting manner in Gilgit, the capital town of the
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Workshop on 'The Conduct of Responsible Science' held

Workshop on 'The Conduct of Responsible Science' held

Punjab University (PU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Mujahid Kamran presided over the second session of two-day international workshop on "The Conduct of Responsible Science" held in the auditorium of FC College University Lahore. The workshop is being org
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
LDA DG transferred

LDA DG transferred

The Punjab government has on Monday changed the Director General of Lahore Development Authority (LDA). According to a notification, Omer Rasul (DMG/BS-20), LDA Director General has been made Official on Special Duty (ODS) and directed to report to Punjab
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
JI urges women to play their role to protect Islamic values

JI urges women to play their role to protect Islamic values

The Jamaat-e-Islami chief, Syed Munawar Hasan, has stressed upon the women in the country to play their due role in safeguarding the Islamic civilisation, culture and values. Addressing a large gathering of the Islami Jamiat- e- Talibat at Mansoora on Mon
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Government urged to check rising unemployment, price hike

Government urged to check rising unemployment, price hike

The government needs to play a greater role to deal with stagnant industrial activities, increase in unemployment and unprecedented hike of prices of daily-use items. Pakistan Industrial and Traders Association Front (PIAF) Chairman, Sohail Lashari said t
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Nadra resolves around 151,220 complaints regarding Watan cards

Nadra resolves around 151,220 complaints regarding Watan cards

Using its efficient Complaints Redressal System, National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has effectively and transparently resolved 151,220 complaints from flood-affected population who had been facing different problems in getting Watan card
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
'Solution to all problems lies in a free and fair election'

'Solution to all problems lies in a free and fair election'

Deputy Secretary General Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Farid Ahmad Paracha has said that solution to all the problems faced by Pakistan lies in a free, fair and transparent election and public's mandate to an honest and patriotic leadership.
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
'Pakistan's situation is not comparable to Egypt, Tunisia'

'Pakistan's situation is not comparable to Egypt, Tunisia'

Punjab Finance Minister Tanvir Ashraf Kaira has said that the situation of Pakistan is not similar to Egypt and Tunisia and thus ruled out any such uprising in the country. He was talking to various delegations here on Monday, disclosed an official.
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Government sets up 104 reproductive health services-A centres

Government sets up 104 reproductive health services-A centres

Minister for Population Welfare Punjab, Neelam Jabbar Chaudhry said the government has established 104 reproductive health services-A centres and these would be increased to 130 to provide better reproductive health services. While talking to a delegation
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Blasphemy law: 'nobody paying attention to logical arguments'

Blasphemy law: 'nobody paying attention to logical arguments'

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Central Information Secretary, Fouzia Wahab said on Monday that no body is ready to listen to the logical facts regarding blasphemy law. She said that media is dominated by 'journalists having right wing ideas'.
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (January 31, 2011) and the forecast for Tuesday (February 01, 2011).

Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Cooperative Housing Societies: call to make audit transparent

Cooperative Housing Societies: call to make audit transparent

The audit reports of co-operative housing societies should be so transparent that their actual performance could be seen, while the societies working against Co-operative Act and bylaws should be dealt through legal action. Punjab Co-operative Secretary,
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (January 31, 2011).

Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Prime Minister condemns Peshawar blasts

Prime Minister condemns Peshawar blasts

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Monday strongly condemned two bomb blasts in Peshawar that claimed innocent lives. In a message, the Prime Minister ordered inquiry into the incident and directed best possible treatment for the injured. He express
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (January 31, 2011).

Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
MoI&P, PSMA differ on sugar production figures

MoI&P, PSMA differ on sugar production figures

Differences have emerged between the Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) and Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) over sugar production figures for the current year. According to the MoI&P, sugar production in 2010-11 has been estimated at 3.
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
321 industrial units closed down in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan

321 industrial units closed down in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan

Federal Minister for Industries and Production Mir Hazar Khan Bijarani Monday informed the National Assembly that 321 industrial units have been closed down during the fiscal 2009-10 in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan due to several problems including
Published 01 Feb, 2011 12:00am
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