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Print - 2011-03-23
Chavez says capitalism may have ended life on Mars

Chavez says capitalism may have ended life on Mars

Capitalism may be to blame for the lack of life on the planet Mars, Venezuela's socialist President Hugo Chavez said on Tuesday. "I have always said, heard, that it would not be strange that there had been civilisation on Mars, but maybe capitalism arrive
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
IAEA tracks radiation leaks at Japan's crippled plant

IAEA tracks radiation leaks at Japan's crippled plant

Japan's earthquake-stricken nuclear complex is still emitting radiation but the source is unclear, a senior UN atomic agency official said, as workers made progress restoring electric power to the site. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) also r
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
New York cotton closes limit up

New York cotton closes limit up

US cotton futures closed up their daily trading limit on Tuesday as modest investor buying was featured in otherwise subdued dealings, analysts said. The key May cotton contract on ICE Futures US rose the 7-cent limit to end at $2.0596 per lb, with the se
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
US copper down

US copper down

Copper fell more than one-percent on Monday, failing to join in a broad-based equities rally as concerns about the sustainability of the global economic recovery began to bite. COMEX May copper closed down 5.30 cents, that is 1.2 percent, at $4.2860 per l
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Shanghai copper falls

Shanghai copper falls

Copper prices rallied in London on Tuesday, recouping some of the previous session's 1 percent loss, while Shanghai futures ticked down in light trade, after fresh news of disruption to copper smelting following the Japan earthquake. Shanghai's most-activ
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Copper springs back

Copper springs back

Copper rose on Tuesday as worries about Japan's nuclear crisis eased and boosted risk appetite, and with the support of a weaker dollar, but poor Chinese import data weighed on demand prospects. Benchmark copper prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) c
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Oil rises as Yemen unrest escalates

Oil rises as Yemen unrest escalates

Oil prices rose on Tuesday as unrest in Yemen threatened to crimp energy exports from the Gulf region and the US dollar slumped to a 15-month low on recovering risk appetite among investors. French oil giant Total warned buyers of liquefied natural gas fr
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Tokyo rubber futures hit two-week high

Tokyo rubber futures hit two-week high

Tokyo rubber futures jumped to a two-week high on Tuesday after a recovery in physical prices due largely to tight supply in producing countries spurred speculative buying in futures, dealers said. The benchmark rubber contract on the Tokyo Commodity Exch
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
US soyabeans last trade up

US soyabeans last trade up

Chicago Board of Trade soyabeans last traded higher on Monday in tandem with gains in corn, with new-crop November rising nearly 1 percent. May last traded up 1-1/2 cents at $13.64 per bushel. Gain in new-crop November shows expectations for farmers to pl
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
New York cocoa and coffee climb

New York cocoa and coffee climb

Cocoa futures climbed on Monday on investor buying after last week's steep sell-off as traders mulled whether the virtual civil war in top cocoa grower Ivory Coast would be resolved, analysts said. The softs complex continued to monitor the outbreak of fi
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Malaysian palm oil slides 3.7 percent

Malaysian palm oil slides 3.7 percent

Malaysian palm oil tumbled 3.7 percent on Tuesday as investors unwound positions on expectations of higher production this month and a stronger ringgit currency hitting refining margins. Output in Malaysia's key southern growing region, which accounts fo
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Liffe sugar lower as India allows exports

Liffe sugar lower as India allows exports

Liffe May white sugar falls $5.90 to close at $700.40 a tonne on Tuesday. The market fell sharply on news India would allow 500,000 tonnes of unrestricted exports, but losses had been trimmed by the close. Liffe July cocoa ends 34 pounds higher at 2,085 p
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
US gold stays up

US gold stays up

Gold rose for a fourth day on Monday, buoyed by a weaker dollar, rising oil prices and investor jitters surrounding air strikes by Western powers on Libya and Japan's struggle to avert nuclear disaster. Gold trimmed early gains, following oil, but the met
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Gold inches in Asia

Gold inches in Asia

Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday fed by concerns over inflation unleashed by high oil prices and an increased safe-haven appeal amid growing tensions in the Middle East following western powers' air strikes on Libya. Spot gold edged up 0.2 percent to $
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Gold steadies in Europe

Gold steadies in Europe

Gold steadied on Tuesday after some respite in Middle East protests, an anticipated slowdown in Western air strikes on Libya eroded some of safe-haven demand for the metal, and as the dollar recovered. The pick-up in the dollar came as the euro ran into o
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: sugar tumbles

US MIDDAY: sugar tumbles

Sugar prices fell sharply on Tuesday on news India has allowed 500,000 tonnes of unrestricted exports, while arabica coffee declined further from a recent 34-year peak and appeared poised to move lower. Cocoa futures were firm, with the US market feeling
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn, wheat and soya fall

US MIDDAY: corn, wheat and soya fall

Chicago Board of Trade corn futures fell 1.3 percent early on Tuesday on pressure from the lack of confirmation of a rumoured Chinese purchase of US corn. Soyabeans and wheat followed the decline in corn prices. At 9:34 am CDT (1434 GMT), CBOT May corn wa
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold flat

US MIDDAY: gold flat

Gold was little changed on Tuesday as interest-rate hike worries prompted the market to take a breather, but Western air strikes on Libya and escalating political unrest in other Arab countries underpinned safe-haven demand. Gold trimmed initial gains, fo
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
APNS awards ceremony on March 28

APNS awards ceremony on March 28

"The 2lst APNS awards ceremony will be held on March 28, at President House, Islamabad wherein awards will be distributed by President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari among the winners of journalist andd advertising agencies awards The APNS has announced the
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Chinese delegation visits KSE

Chinese delegation visits KSE

A delegation from China headed by Li Yan, Chairman, Asia International Finance Limited visited Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) on Tuesday. The other members of the delegations were including Sophie Liu, Executive Director, Asia International Finance Limited,
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Pilots volunteer to fund salary enhancement of low-paid staff

Pilots volunteer to fund salary enhancement of low-paid staff

Pakistan Airlines Pilots Association (PALPA) has taken an exemplary initiative to support the airlines' lower salaried staff financially, providing them a demanding relief with a cut in their own flying allowances on voluntary basis. This has been decided
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Manchester to Abu Dhabi: Etihad to start double daily service

Manchester to Abu Dhabi: Etihad to start double daily service

Etihad Airways, the UAE's national airline, will double its flight frequency between Manchester and Abu Dhabi from August 01, .2011 from seven to 14 flights each week connecting daily to their flights from Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. The news is a furt
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Levi Strauss launches New Jeanswear Brand

Levi Strauss launches New Jeanswear Brand

Levi Strauss & Co, the global jeanswear leader, on Tuesday unveiled its new brand, dENiZEN(tm). The dENiZEN(tm) brand offers great fitting, quality jeanswear for a new generation of upwardly mobile youth. With its global headquarters located in Hong Kong,
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
KSE to remain closed today

KSE to remain closed today

Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) will remain closed on March 23, 2011 on account of Pakistan Day.
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Drug peddler killed, eight held in encounter

Drug peddler killed, eight held in encounter

Sindh Rangers on Tuesday claimed to have killed a drug peddler and arrested eight others after a brief encounter from Liaqautabad area. According to details, the Sindh Rangers on a tip-off raided at the house of drug baron Majeed alias Chhota Baloch at Il
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
First ever 'Pakistan Web Awards' held

First ever 'Pakistan Web Awards' held

The first ever "Pakistan Web Awards" ceremony, organised by "The Xeptionaiz" was held in Karachi at a local hotel. The initiative was supported by IT Deportment, Government of Sindh, Pakistan Software Export Board and City District Government Karachi. Sin
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Drive to curb smuggling of Iranian POL products launched

Drive to curb smuggling of Iranian POL products launched

The Model Customs Collectorate of Preventive, Custom House Karachi has launched a fresh drive to curb the menace of smuggling of Iranian POL products and other foreign origin merchandise goods arriving from Balochistan through RCD Highway and coastal rout
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Two women killed in separate incidents

Two women killed in separate incidents

At least two persons were killed and three others injured in separate incidents at various parts of the metropolis here on Tuesday. According to details, a 25-year-old married woman was fallen pray to his father on account of honour-killing in the limits
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
SBP accepts Rs 162.815 billion bids for MTBs sale

SBP accepts Rs 162.815 billion bids for MTBs sale

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday accepted bids worth Rs 162.815 billion for the sale of 3-months, 6-months & 12-months Government of Pakistan Market Treasury Bills (MTBs). Heavy participation has witnessed in the T-bills auction, as Market Trea
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
SBP accepts Rs 162.815 billion bids for MTBs sale

SBP accepts Rs 162.815 billion bids for MTBs sale

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday accepted bids worth Rs 162.815 billion for the sale of 3-months, 6-months & 12-months Government of Pakistan Market Treasury Bills (MTBs). Heavy participation has witnessed in the T-bills auction, as Market Trea
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Need stressed to bring reforms in economic system

Need stressed to bring reforms in economic system

"Recent economic system has given nothing except hunger, famine and starvation to the people of Pakistan by creating monopolies in the private sector industries." These views were expressed by prominent labour leader Habibuddin Junaidy while addressing th
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
BISP termed social protection scheme

BISP termed social protection scheme

Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Farzana Raja has said that BISP is a comprehensive social protection programme, which enjoys constitutional cover as well as the trust and confidence of the people of Pakistan.
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
AICL profit after tax stands at Rs 518.916 million

AICL profit after tax stands at Rs 518.916 million

The board of directors of Adamjee Insurance Company, in its meeting held on Tuesday recommended a final cash dividend for the year ended December 31, 2010 at Rs 1.50 per share ie 15 percent. This is in addition to interim dividend already paid at Re 1.00
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
AICL profit after tax stands at Rs 518.916 million

AICL profit after tax stands at Rs 518.916 million

The board of directors of Adamjee Insurance Company, in its meeting held on Tuesday recommended a final cash dividend for the year ended December 31, 2010 at Rs 1.50 per share ie 15 percent. This is in addition to interim dividend already paid at Re 1.00
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
CCP imposes penalty on DHA, Wateen

CCP imposes penalty on DHA, Wateen

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed penalty of Rs 10 million on Defence Housing Authority (DHA), Lahore and Rs 5 million on Wateen Telecom (Pvt) Limited for entering into a prohibited agreement, committing violations of the provisions
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
PU's four students win silver medal in research

PU's four students win silver medal in research

Punjab University Department of Electrical Engineering students, Syed Omer Saleh, M Usman Asad, Hassam Moazzam and Azeem Javed have won silver medal in research paper competition organised by Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers Pakistan (IEEEP)
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Juvenile Thalassaemia patient becomes army aviation pilot

Juvenile Thalassaemia patient becomes army aviation pilot

It is like a dream come true of 12-year old grade-4 student Naima Gul, resident of Mingora, Swat when she became a pilot of Pakistan Army Aviation when her wish was granted by Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani, here on Tuesday.
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Emaar achieves another milestone

Emaar achieves another milestone

Emaar Pakistan, the country's subsidiary of Emaar Properties PJSC - developer of the world's tallest building Burj Khalifa, has achieved another milestone at its ongoing Crescent Bay Project by completing the foundation works and launching the constructio
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Joint session held under heavy security

Joint session held under heavy security

The Joint session of the Parliament was held here on Tuesday under heavy security blanket in the Capital. Besides deployment of Rangers, Frontier Constabulary, Islamabad Police and Anti-terrorist Squad, Air Surveillance was also carried out to avoid any u
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Manmohan greets Gilani on Pakistan Day

Manmohan greets Gilani on Pakistan Day

Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Tuesday sent felicitations to Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Pakistan's national day on March 23. Dr Singh said India sincerely desired to have peaceful and co-operative relations between the two countr
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
MGCL seeks government help to recover dues from Pepco

MGCL seeks government help to recover dues from Pepco

Mari Gas Company Limited (MGCL) has sought the Ministry of Water and Power's assistance for recovery of dues amounting to billions of rupees from Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco), official sources told Business Recorder here on Tuesday. The
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Chinese Prime Minister greets Gilani on Pakistan Day

Chinese Prime Minister greets Gilani on Pakistan Day

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Tuesday greeted Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Pakistan Day falling on March 23. In a message sent to Prime Minster Gilani, the Chinese Premier said Pakistan is a great country with a long history and splendid cult
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
No one to be allowed to usurp fundamental rights of people: Zardari

No one to be allowed to usurp fundamental rights of people: Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday expressed the resolve not to allow anyone usurp the fundamental rights of the people and trample on their democratic aspirations. In a message on Pakistan Day, the President also asked the nation to denounce violence,
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Professor Amin Javed laid to rest

Professor Amin Javed laid to rest

Prominent leader of Jamat-e-Islami and business tycoon Professor Muhammad Amin Javed of SUBLIME Group of Companies and father of Mian Naeem Javed-ex Zila Nazim Sialkot was laid to rest on Tuesday afternoon in the presence of large number of people includi
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
15 dacoits, cop killed in an encounter

15 dacoits, cop killed in an encounter

Fifteen notorious dacoits and a policeman were killed in an exchange of fire on Monday night, said police sources on Tuesday. According to available details District Police Officer (DPO) Ghotki Pir Muhammad Shah, along with a large police contingent, raid
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Islamabad police nab 28 suspects

Islamabad police nab 28 suspects

Islamabad Police arrested ten suspects and 18 outlaws during search operation in different parts of the city, recovering five-kg charas, illegal weapons and looted items from their possession, said spokesman of the force here on Tuesday.
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Experts highlight benefits of combating malnutrition

Experts highlight benefits of combating malnutrition

It has been globally recognised that investment in combating malnutrition gives most beneficial returns with lasting effects on socio-economic development of marginalized sections of society, and use of Geographic Information System (GIS) Technology will
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Park conversion case: LHC seeks replies from authorities by April 4

Park conversion case: LHC seeks replies from authorities by April 4

The Lahore High Court here Tuesday sought replies from Punjab Journalist Housing Foundation and other respondents in a petition challenging proposed conversion of recreational park at Lahore Press Club Journalist Housing Scheme into a residential area.
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Insurance sector: SECP endeavouring to remove bottlenecks

Insurance sector: SECP endeavouring to remove bottlenecks

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) while monitoring the insurance sector is also endeavouring to remove bottlenecks that hamper its growth and is attempting to bring it at par with international standards.
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
One held in fake currency case

One held in fake currency case

Police have arrested an accused who was allegedly involved in fake currency case here on Tuesday. According to police sources, the accused was travelling from Charsada to Islamabad when police intercepted him and recovered 70,000 bogus currency notes from
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ADB sign MoU for rehabilitation of Swat's roads

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ADB sign MoU for rehabilitation of Swat's roads

The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the rehabilitation of Fateh Pur, Kalam Roads and bridges and will be opened for traffic in the upcoming summer.
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
PU slams Academic Staff Association's role

PU slams Academic Staff Association's role

Spokesman of the Punjab University has criticised present body of Academic Staff Association (ASA) for supporting former Superintendent Dr Tabassam Jamal's 'illegal' occupation on official residence. He said that the activity of ASA had proved that it onl
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Zehri assures promotion of agriculture, livestock sectors in Balochistan

Zehri assures promotion of agriculture, livestock sectors in Balochistan

Federal Minister for Food, Agriculture, Livestock and Dairy Develop-ment Mir Israrullah Zehri has assured that agriculture and livestock sectors will be promoted on priority basis in Balochistan province to capitalise the natural potential of the province
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
DGI&I proposes to set up five MCCs

DGI&I proposes to set up five MCCs

The Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation (DGI&I) has proposed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to establish five separate Model Customs Collectorate (MCC) Preventive at Quetta, Peshawar, Sukkur, Lahore and Rawalpindi to effectively chec
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Zadari's address is jugglery of words: JI

Zadari's address is jugglery of words: JI

Jamaat-e-Islami Chief, Syed Munawar Hasan has said President Zardari's address to the Parliament is jugglery of words. The JI chief further said that the masses were leading miserable lives due to price hike and unemployment. Karachi was disturbed because
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Business community worried over proposed two weekly holidays

Business community worried over proposed two weekly holidays

The business community has expressed serious worries over the proposal to observe two holidays in a week. They said observing two holidays in a week would create manifold problems and hamper business and industrial activities. They urged the government no
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Payment of Diyat money: LHC asks petitioner to present argument

Payment of Diyat money: LHC asks petitioner to present argument

The Lahore High Court here Tuesday asked petitioner and a provincial law officer to come up with arguments whether the court had the jurisdiction to hear the petition which challenged the payment of Diyat to heirs of Faheem and Faizan, killed by Raymond o
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
FLFs martyrs' compensation raised

FLFs martyrs' compensation raised

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday approved the enhancement of death compensation package for Shaheeds of Federal Levies Force (FLFs) by 60 percent of its existing level. This will enhance the death compensation amount from Rs 0.5 million (
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Indian water aggression: farmers observe 'Water Day' as 'Black Day'

Indian water aggression: farmers observe 'Water Day' as 'Black Day'

Growers observed 'World Water Day' as black-day on the call of Kisan Board Pakistan (KBP) to register their protest against Indian water aggression against Pakistan and indifferent attitude of the rulers towards the construction of Kalabagh Dam.
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Mutilation or scrapping of imported goods: FBR issues new procedure

Mutilation or scrapping of imported goods: FBR issues new procedure

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a new procedure for the mutilation or scrapping of imported goods including pipes/tubes, bars/rods, sheets/ plates, beams/girders and ship plates etc. The FBR on Tuesday amended the Customs Rules 2001 through
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Removal of over 100 prosecutor generals: LHC dismisses petition

Removal of over 100 prosecutor generals: LHC dismisses petition

Lahore High Court here Tuesday dismissed various petitions challenging removal of more than 100 assistance and deputy prosecutor generals. The court held that their appointment was a stopgap arrangement and valid only for a period until regular recruitmen
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Kaira urges civil society to assist government in attaining MDGs

Kaira urges civil society to assist government in attaining MDGs

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Information Secretary Qamar Zaman Kaira on Tuesday underlined the need for public participation particularly of the civil society in assisting the government to attain the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan can brave onslaught of tsunami by planting mangroves: speakers

Pakistan can brave onslaught of tsunami by planting mangroves: speakers

Pakistan could brave the onslaught of tsunami by planting more mangroves at its coastal belts, speakers at a conference said on Tuesday. The theme of the moot was "The Effects of Tsunami in Japan and Disaster Risk Reduction Mechanism," which was organised
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan draws UN attention to Holy Quran's desecration

Pakistan draws UN attention to Holy Quran's desecration

Pakistan has drawn United Nations' attention to the "despicable act" of desecration of the Holy Quran that was supervised by an American pastor in Florida on Tuesday, and urged the world body to fight "such tendencies" and promote interfaith harmony.
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (March 22, 2011) and the forecast for Wednesday (March 23, 2011).

Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
KPCCI for focusing on R&D mechanism to increase country's trade

KPCCI for focusing on R&D mechanism to increase country's trade

President of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KPCCI), Usman Bilour has underscored the need for concentrating on research and development (R&D) mechanism both in industrial and trade sectors to develop a viable solution that will not o
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (March 22, 2011).

Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Seven percent increase in power tariff on the cards

Seven percent increase in power tariff on the cards

Ministry of Water and Power is planning to increase the power tariff by 7 percent till June 2011 through National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra). Sources said here on Tuesday that the latest increase in electricity tariff that will be more th
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
FBR considering amending SRO 231(1)/2011

FBR considering amending SRO 231(1)/2011

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is actively considering to amend the SRO 231(1)/2011 to redress procedural anomalies and apprehensions expressed by the exporters, said Dr Muhammad Iqbal, Commissioner, Inland Revenue Services Faisalabad addressing a meeting
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Sizing industry's shutter down strike enters in third day

Sizing industry's shutter down strike enters in third day

The shutter down strike of Sizing Industry has been entered in third day, here on Tuesday, while Industrialists, Yarn Dealers, Cloth Merchants, Traders and Textile workers took out protest procession against the imposition of 17.5 percent Sales Tax and Fl
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Punjab Assembly condemns sacrilegious act: resolutions passed

Punjab Assembly condemns sacrilegious act: resolutions passed

Punjab Assembly in its 23rd session here on Tuesday, in two separate resolutions separately passed by treasury and the opposition benches, unanimously condemned the burning of the Holy Quran at the hands of Priest Wayne Sapp under the guidance of Priest T
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (March 22, 2011).

Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan condemns desecration of Holy Quran

Pakistan condemns desecration of Holy Quran

Pakistan on Tuesday condemned in strongest terms the reportedly despicable act of burning of the Holy Quran by Wayne Sapp under the supervision of the infamous Terry Jones in Florida. Commenting on this report, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, H
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (March 22, 2011).

Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
JI calls for an urgent OIC meeting

JI calls for an urgent OIC meeting

Jamaat-e-Islami Chief, Syed Munawar Hasan condemned the desecration of the Holy Quran by an American pastor in Florida church. The JI chief also announced countrywide protests on Friday. He called for an emergent OIC meeting to form a unified strategy for
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
QAT of FAS begins on March 24

QAT of FAS begins on March 24

The 11th biannual Quality Assurance Test (QAT) of Foundation Assisted Schools (FAS) of Punjab Education Foundation will commence from Thursday (tomorrow) in 29 districts. Around 0.8 million students are expected to appear in the examination, said spokespe
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Tuesday (March 22, 2011).

Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Mysterious disease hits three union councils

Mysterious disease hits three union councils

A mysterious disease has hit the Bin Qasim Town's three Union Councils (UCs) Landhi, Ibrahim Hyderi and Rehri Goth, (a coastal village of Bin Qasim Town in the suburbs of Karachi). It was learnt that more than 200 children from 5 to 15 years have fallen p
Published 23 Mar, 2011 12:00am
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