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Print - 2011-03-25
Gulf to deport Hezbollah, Iran Guards agents

Gulf to deport Hezbollah, Iran Guards agents

Arab states in the Gulf plan to deport thousands of Lebanese Shias over their alleged links to Hezbollah and Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard force, a Kuwaiti newspaper reported on Thursday. Al-Seyassah, quoting London-based Arab diplomatic sources, said
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
UN human rights body approves investigator on Iran

UN human rights body approves investigator on Iran

The UN Human Rights Council established a special investigator on Iran on Thursday, a move spearheaded by Washington that will subject Tehran's record to UN scrutiny for the first time in nearly a decade. Activists welcomed the move as historic, underlini
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
General Wynne attends JIDD-11

General Wynne attends JIDD-11

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Kahlid Shameem Wynne, who is on an official visit to Indonesia, attended the inauguration ceremony of Jakarta International Defence Dialogue 2011 (JIDD-11).
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Pakistani Embassy in Berlin celebrates Pakistan Day

Pakistani Embassy in Berlin celebrates Pakistan Day

A flag hoisting ceremony to commemorate the 71st anniversary of the historic Pakistan Resolution was held at Pakistan Embassy in Berlin, Germany, says a press release received here on Thursday. Ambassador of Pakistan to Germany Shahid Kamal hoisted the na
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Farid Malik reappointed PC Board member

Farid Malik reappointed PC Board member

Farid Malik, Chief Operating Officer/General Manager of Lahore Stock Exchange has been reappointed as a Member of the Board of Privatisation Commission by the Federal Government. He has already been on the PC Board for quite some time and brings the capit
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
US, allies urged to stop bombing Libya

US, allies urged to stop bombing Libya

Founding member of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Dr Mubashir Hassan has demanded US and its allies stop bombing Libya. Dr Mubashir, president PPP (Shaheed Butto) organised a protest in front of the provincial Punjab assembly along with party workers, carr
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
FBR convenes Chief Commissioners' Conference on April 12

FBR convenes Chief Commissioners' Conference on April 12

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has convened a Chief Commissio-ners' Conference on April 12, 2011 to review progress of the Large Taxpayer Units (LTUs) and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) on the revenue collection particularly recovery of arrears and impro
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Devolution plan: special cabinet meeting likely on March 28

Devolution plan: special cabinet meeting likely on March 28

The government has conveyed the special cabinet meeting likely to be held on March 28 to approve the transfer of five more federal ministries to the provinces under the devolution plan after 18th Constitutional Amendment.
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
KP demands 50 percent cut in cattle export quota to Kabul

KP demands 50 percent cut in cattle export quota to Kabul

Chief Minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ameer Haider Khan Hoti has demanded of the federal government for bringing 50 percent cut in the quota of cattle export to Afghanistan to meet the demand of the commodity in the local market. Speaking in the Provincial
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Government asked to sever diplomatic ties with US

Government asked to sever diplomatic ties with US

The Women and Family Commission (WFC) of the Jamaat e Islami, has called upon the government to sever diplomatic ties with the US in protest against the devilish pastor's act of desecration of the Holy Quran.
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
5th Saarc SPF moot from today

5th Saarc SPF moot from today

Psychiatrists from Saarc region are converging in Lahore from Friday (today) to participate in a three-day 5th Saarc Psychiatric Federation (SPF) conference to share their experience in psychiatry and to present their papers about the present day issues r
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
LHC moved against government for not providing free education

LHC moved against government for not providing free education

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has been approached against the government for not providing compulsory free education to the children of five to 16 years old as warranted in Articles 9, 25A and 37 of the constitution.
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (March 24, 2011) and the forecast for Friday (March 25, 2011).

Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Faislabad yarn market to stay closed until 27th
Yarn Prices

Faislabad yarn market to stay closed until 27th

Chairman, Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (Punjab and Khyber Pakhtoonkhaw Zone), Syed Fahim Mehmood Shah announced on Thursday that Faisalabad Yarn Market will remain closed till March 27. Local industrialists, yarn dealers, powerlooms owners and work
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (March 24, 2011).

Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (March 24, 2011).

Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
RCPE symposium on March 28

RCPE symposium on March 28

The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE) is organising a "Palliative Care Symposium" (teleconference) on Monday at the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC).
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
PARB arranges meeting on 'olive plant propagation, cultivation'

PARB arranges meeting on 'olive plant propagation, cultivation'

The Punjab Agricultural Research Board (PARB) arranged a consultative meeting on 'Olive plant propagation and cultivation' to discuss the problems regarding propagation and cultivation of olive plant, research update and future strategy.
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
'Pakistan, China nuclear co-operation transparent'

'Pakistan, China nuclear co-operation transparent'

China reiterated on Thursday that its civil nuclear co-operation with Pakistan is consistent with international obligations and under the umbrella of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
PDWP approves 11 development schemes

PDWP approves 11 development schemes

Provincial Development Working Part (PDWP) meeting has approved 11 different development schemes worth Rs 13,226 million. The meeting held here on Thursday was presided over by the Secretary (Planning) P&D department and attended among others by the admin
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Indonesia pledges greater co-operation with Pakistan

Indonesia pledges greater co-operation with Pakistan

The best way to join the commemoration of Pakistan's national day would be to pledge for greater co-operation between the two countries in future. These views were expressed by the Indonesian Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Tifatul
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (March 24, 2011).

Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Thursday (March 24, 2011) and for Friday (March 25, 2011).
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Zardari rules out Gulf-like political unrest in Pakistan

Zardari rules out Gulf-like political unrest in Pakistan

President Asif Ali Zardari while expressing concern over the ongoing political unrest in some countries of the Gulf region has ruled out the possibility of any such situation emerging in Pakistan.
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (March 24, 2011).

Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
SLICP intends to enter into Takaful business

SLICP intends to enter into Takaful business

State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLICP), the biggest player in conventional life insurance, intends to enter in the Takaful (Islamic Insurance) business soon, it is reliably learnt. To capture its share in the potential domestic market, the c
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
SLICP intends to enter into Takaful business

SLICP intends to enter into Takaful business

State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLICP), the biggest player in conventional life insurance, intends to enter in the Takaful (Islamic Insurance) business soon, it is reliably learnt. To capture its share in the potential domestic market, the c
Published 25 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 Thursday (March 24, 2011).

Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
SLICP intends to enter into Takaful business

SLICP intends to enter into Takaful business

State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLICP), the biggest player in conventional life insurance, intends to enter in the Takaful (Islamic Insurance) business soon, it is reliably learnt. To capture its share in the potential domestic market, the c
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 24, 2011).

Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 24, 2011).

Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
No draw for Hajj applications this year: Khurshid

No draw for Hajj applications this year: Khurshid

Federal Religious Affairs Minister Syed Khurshid Shah on Thursday said that Haj applications will be treated on " first come first served" basis and no draw will be held in this regard in the year 2011. Addressing a Haj Conference organised by Haj organis
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: all-round gains

THE RUPEE: all-round gains

The rupee retained its firmness against dollar and euro on the currency market on Thursday, dealers said.
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
No draw for Hajj applications this year: Khurshid

No draw for Hajj applications this year: Khurshid

Federal Religious Affairs Minister Syed Khurshid Shah on Thursday said that Haj applications will be treated on " first come first served" basis and no draw will be held in this regard in the year 2011. Addressing a Haj Conference organised by Haj organis
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: all-round gains

THE RUPEE: all-round gains

The rupee retained its firmness against dollar and euro on the currency market on Thursday, dealers said.
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Interpol foiled terror bid during World Cup: Ronald

Interpol foiled terror bid during World Cup: Ronald

Secretary General Interpol (International Police) Ronald K Nobel said that Interpol had foiled a terror bid during the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2011 by arresting a suspect from Maldives.
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Interpol foiled terror bid during World Cup: Ronald

Interpol foiled terror bid during World Cup: Ronald

Secretary General Interpol (International Police) Ronald K Nobel said that Interpol had foiled a terror bid during the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2011 by arresting a suspect from Maldives.
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Debt burden rises to over Rs 11 trillion

Debt burden rises to over Rs 11 trillion

During the first two quarters of the current financial year, the total debt burden of Pakistan has soared to 11,054.7 billion rupees, which is an all time high. According to Economic Bulletin of Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) it was 10,76
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Debt burden rises to over Rs 11 trillion

Debt burden rises to over Rs 11 trillion

During the first two quarters of the current financial year, the total debt burden of Pakistan has soared to 11,054.7 billion rupees, which is an all time high. According to Economic Bulletin of Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) it was 10,76
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Debt burden rises to over Rs 11 trillion

Debt burden rises to over Rs 11 trillion

During the first two quarters of the current financial year, the total debt burden of Pakistan has soared to 11,054.7 billion rupees, which is an all time high. According to Economic Bulletin of Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) it was 10,76
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Suicide car bomb kills five in KP

Suicide car bomb kills five in KP

A suicide car bomb targeting a police station on Thursday killed five people and wounded 25 others in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, police said. A police officer and four civilians died in the attack in Doaba town in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, 30 kilometres from
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Suicide car bomb kills five in KP

Suicide car bomb kills five in KP

A suicide car bomb targeting a police station on Thursday killed five people and wounded 25 others in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, police said. A police officer and four civilians died in the attack in Doaba town in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, 30 kilometres from
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (March 24, 2011).

Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Six non-euro countries join 'pact for the euro'

Six non-euro countries join 'pact for the euro'

The president of the European Council says six non-euro countries have decided to join an agreement by eurozone leaders to make their economies more competitive.
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Six non-euro countries join 'pact for the euro'

Six non-euro countries join 'pact for the euro'

The president of the European Council says six non-euro countries have decided to join an agreement by eurozone leaders to make their economies more competitive.
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Attorney in notable radical cases dies

Attorney in notable radical cases dies

Leonard Weinglass, an attorney who represented clients in high-profile political cases ranging from the Chicago Seven in the 1960s to the so-called Cuban Five in recent years, has died in New York City. Colleague Michael Krinsky says Weinglass died Wednes
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Targeted killings claim eight more lives

Targeted killings claim eight more lives

The unabated targeted killings on Thursday claimed eight more lives including the workers of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Jamaat-e- Islami (JI) and Imamia Students Organisation (ISO) at various parts of the metropolis.
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Targeted killings claim eight more lives

Targeted killings claim eight more lives

The unabated targeted killings on Thursday claimed eight more lives including the workers of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Jamaat-e- Islami (JI) and Imamia Students Organisation (ISO) at various parts of the metropolis.
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Board meetings in progress

Board meetings in progress

Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Prime Minister likely to meet KCCI team today

Prime Minister likely to meet KCCI team today

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani is likely to chair a meeting with business community representatives in Islamabad on Friday to discuss five zero-rated sectors'' issues. A meeting of Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Salman Siddique, with Karachi
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Prime Minister likely to meet KCCI team today

Prime Minister likely to meet KCCI team today

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani is likely to chair a meeting with business community representatives in Islamabad on Friday to discuss five zero-rated sectors' issues. A meeting of Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Salman Siddique, with Karachi C
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Prime Minister likely to meet KCCI team today

Prime Minister likely to meet KCCI team today

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani is likely to chair a meeting with business community representatives in Islamabad on Friday to discuss five zero-rated sectors' issues. A meeting of Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Salman Siddique, with Karachi C
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
CCP set to act against ghee, cooking oil makers

CCP set to act against ghee, cooking oil makers

Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has, reportedly, found some evidence indicating that a few ghee/cooking oil manufacturers are involved in profiteering, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. Fixing price and production capacity dist
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
CCP set to act against ghee, cooking oil makers

CCP set to act against ghee, cooking oil makers

Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has, reportedly, found some evidence indicating that a few ghee/cooking oil manufacturers are involved in profiteering, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. Fixing price and production capacity dist
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am
CCP set to act against ghee, cooking oil makers

CCP set to act against ghee, cooking oil makers

Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has, reportedly, found some evidence indicating that a few ghee/cooking oil manufacturers are involved in profiteering, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. Fixing price and production capacity dist
Published 25 Mar, 2011 12:00am