British warplanes destroyed five Libyan armoured vehicles in air strikes against Muammar Gaddafi's forces in two towns where rebels were battling the regime, the defence ministry said Saturday Tornado jets enforcing a UN Security Council resolution fired

Libyan rebels backed by allied air strikes retook the strategic town of Ajdabiyah on Saturday after an all-night battle that suggested the tide is turning against Muammar Gaddafi's forces in the east. To the west, Gaddafi's forces attacked insurgent-held

The top Yemeni general backing pro-democracy protesters is, like Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, a crafty survivor who has wielded power for his own benefit, according to US diplomatic cables published by WikiLeaks.

An avalanche buried 11 people in Switzerland on Saturday, police said. One person was able to dig himself free and alert the emergency services, who launched a search for survivors. The incident happened near Bourg- St-Pierre in the canton of Valais.

Fifteen leftist rebels with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) have been killed in clashes with security forces, President Juan Manuel Santos said Saturday. The guerrillas were killed in fighting in south-western Colombia, Santos said. On T

Afghan President Hamid Karzai left Saturday on a visit to Tehran, where he will meet his Iranian counterpart following a row over fuel imports and attend a ceremony to mark the Persian new year. A statement from Karzai's office said he would meet Iran's P

Japanese emergency teams are using fresh water instead of sea water to try to cool reactors at Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear plant where meltdown is feared, the UN atomic watchdog said Saturday. They had switched to using fresh water at the Fukushima nu

About 230,000 people have been displaced in Mexico because of drug violence, and about half of them may have taken refuge in the United States, according to a new study. The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre based this week's report on studies by lo

Tens of thousands of Germans took to the streets Saturday to protest against nuclear power, increasing the pressure on Chancellor Angela Merkel on the eve of a critical state election. Under the banner "Fukushima Means: No More Nuclear Power Stations," ma

Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas on Saturday declared the issue of prisoners to be a top priority and that there would be no peace agreement with Israel until the issue was resolved. "There will be no peace until all Palestinian prisoners are freed from

The weather report on Saturday (March 26, 2011) and the forecast for Sunday (March 27, 2011).

Embattled Australia captain Ricky Ponting says his fate is now in selectors' hands but urged them not to "clear the decks" following his team's quarter-final exit from the cricket World Cup. Ponting's fighting century during Australia's loss to India on T

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

Irish cricket has received another boost with the announcement Ireland will host World Cup semi-finalists Pakistan in a two-match One-day international series in May. Both matches, on May 27 and May 29, will take place at Stormont, Belfast. The latest add

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

England swept back to the top of their Euro 2012 qualifying group when they outclassed Wales 2-0 at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday after early goals from Frank Lampard and Darren Bent killed the game as a contest. Lampard put a new-look 4-3-3 England

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

Misfiring Russia were held to a 0-0 draw by hard-working Armenia in their Euro 2012 qualifier on Saturday, missing a chance to extend their lead in Group B. The top-seeded Russians now have 10 points from five matches while Armenia surprisingly moved into

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

France, World Cup finalists Holland and Italy all moved closer to qualification for the 2012 European Championships Friday with away successes - while David Villa's predatory qualities rescued world champions Spain as they beat the Czech Republic.

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

Unstoppable Novak Djokovic won his 19th straight match this season as he crushed Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan 6-0, 6-1 on Friday to make a dominant start at the $9 million Miami WTA and ATP Masters. In a match played after some of tennis' top players perso

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

New Zealand seamer Kyle Mills was ruled out of the World Cup through injury on Saturday, just hours after being heavily fined for an angry bust-up in the quarter-final win over South Africa. Paceman Andy McKay has been called up as a replacement, the Inte

Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

New Zealand's Kyle Mills and Daniel Vettori and South African Faf du Plessis have been heavily fined for an altercation during Friday's World Cup quarter-final in Dhaka, the ICC said on Saturday. Mills has been fined 120 percent of his match fee for "inap

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

Openers Tillakaratne Dilshan and Upul Tharanga hit brilliant hundreds to guide Sri Lanka to an emphatic 10-wicket win over England which eased them into the World Cup semi-finals on Saturday. The 1996 champions restricted England to 229-6 before romping h

Karachi Plastic/Urea Moulding Compounds Rates on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

Openers Tillakaratne Dilshan and Upul Tharanga hit brilliant hundreds to guide Sri Lanka to an emphatic 10-wicket win over England which eased them into the World Cup semi-finals on Saturday. The 1996 champions restricted England to 229-6 before romping h

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

Former skipper and pacer Wasim Akram feels that Pakistan should include retiring pacer Shoaib Akhtar in the semi-final against India. In an interview to Mobile ESPN, Akram said: "May be Pakistan will play Akhtar against India. I feel he deserves a place f

Chemicals and dyes market rates in rupees on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

Mohammad Hafeez is confident Pakistan can overcome India when the arch-rivals meet in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday thanks to the "strongest bowling attack in the world". Pakistan, the 1992 champions, possess a bowling line-up for pretty much all

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

Around 3,000 police will patrol Wednesday's high-profile India-Pakistan World Cup semi-final, the first match between the two arch-rivals on Indian soil since the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Some 2,000 security personnel are expected to be deployed in and around

Rates of spices and other allied commodities in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

Socio-political circles have expressed deep concern on inordinate delay in initiating mega project of Sialkot-Lahore motorway and Swedish Engineering University projects without any solid reasons. Sialkot-Lahore Motorway is of immense importance for socio

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

Makro-Habib Pakistan celebrated second anniversary of their Model Town Branch with great zeal and enthusiasm as "the store has established a benchmark of engaging the customers and employees to become a part of the Makro family", said Jamal Siddiqui, Mana

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

A bank cashier on Saturday ran away with Rs 4.5 million cash from a branch of a private bank at Gulshan-e-Hadeed in the limits of Steel Town police station. According to police, cashier Saeed Hussain escaped with Rs 4.5 million cash, which was given by th

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) was informed by a witness in Salmaan Taseer assassination case that the shooter Mumtaz Qadri got himself in security of the slain Governor Punjab on January 4. The Duty Muhrer of Rawalpindi Police Lines Omar Farooq in his st

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

National Productivity Organisation (NPO) in collaboration with Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry organised one day workshop on "Quality & Productivity Improvement Techniques" at Hyderabad Secretariat on Saturday. This programme was organised to out

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (March 26, 2011).

Pakistan Cleft-lip and cleft-palate Association has started construction of a state of the art hospital for the cleft lip and palate patients here on Saturday. The foundation stone laying ceremony was attended by top Pakistani and British plastic surgeons

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (March 26, 2011).

Parents and school representatives were seen at the Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK)'s premises having complains of mismanagement at centres during the first ever mock examination in the history of secondary board conducted on March 25, here on

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) has passed the blame of delay in passport issuance and heavy backlog on National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra), saying that the disruption in online verification system of Nadra is

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

A member Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA), Nasir Khan Banuzai, has approached the bar president requesting him to constitute a committee for enquiry into the matter of thrashing of a woman. Nasir also asked the bar president to publish clarificat

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

The groundbreaking ceremony of multi-storied Aman Tower was held on Friday March 25, 2011 at IBA City Campus. This started a new chapter of collaboration between a philanthropic enterprise and the educational institution. The audience was pleasantly welco

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Wajid Ali Durrani said that Islamabad police always took part in activities of national importance, a part from playing its role for raising mass awareness about environment and climate change.

The rupee gave up its overnight firmness against dollar on the interbank market due to heavy buying of the greenback, dealers said. The rupee lost 20 paisa versus the US currency for buying and selling at 85.35 and 85.40 in process of trading, they said.

Mohammed Abdul Khaleq Al-Khoory, Director General of Office of H.H. Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan has said that law and order situation and insecurity was not an issue for UAE investors in Pakistan. The negative perception about Pakistan, which is bei

The rupee gave up its overnight firmness against dollar on the interbank market due to heavy buying of the greenback, dealers said. The rupee lost 20 paisa versus the US currency for buying and selling at 85.35 and 85.40 in process of trading, they said.

The process of nation-wide poverty survey under Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas would be started in the month of April. As a result, deserving families would get registered with BISP as beneficiaries and will

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

Implementation Commission on 18th Amendment would present devolution plan of five more ministries to the provinces in the forthcoming cabinet meeting for final approval, while financial matters in this regard would be settled in the Council of Common Inte

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

Selected art work exhibition of prominent Pakistani artist of international repute Jimmy Engineer titled "A Journey" was held at the Aitchison College to kick off the Founders Day celebrations of the 125 years old great educational institution of the sub-

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

Pakistan on Saturday expressed concern over the use of force against Libya and feared that the wave of unrest in Middle East and North African countries could also engulf the country. Briefing Senate's Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs here at the Par

The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

Emaar Pakistan, the country subsidiary of the global property developer Emaar Properties PJSC, has achieved a new milestone in the construction sector by becoming the first company in the country to implement the post-tension construction system for devel

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

The Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) of Crime Investigation Department (CID) on Saturday claimed to have arrested a notorious Lyari gangster and recovered huge cache of weapons from his possession. According to CID police, a team head by SSP CID CTU Chauhdry

Value of the dollar in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Saturday (March 26, 2011).

Chairman National Assembly Standing Committee on States and Frontier Regions (Safron), Sajid Hussain Turi on Saturday asked the government to recover 20 abducted tribesmen within 24 hours.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights (SDR).

Pakistan State Oil joined the Earth Hour campaign to spread awareness on climate change and inculcate responsible behaviour amongst its employees on March 26, 2011. In keeping with its theme 'The earth needs a break' all lights were switched off at PSO He

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

British High Commissioner to Pakistan Adam Thomson has supported 'cricket diplomacy' between Pakistan and India, saying, "why such move that is aimed at bringing peace should not be supported?" He stated this while responding a Business Recorder qu

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said that independence and impartiality of judiciary is prerequisite for free, fair and impartial dispensation of justice. Speaking at National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee here on Saturday, he said provi

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

Dr M Ali Chang, Secretary General of Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry said that under the Trade Organisation Rules 2007 the renewal date of the membership was fixed as 31-03-2011. He said that Corporate Class members should submit Income Tax and S

The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

At least four people including an eloped couple and a minor girl were killed in different incidents in the metropolis here on Saturday. According to details, the strangled bodies of the eloped couple, which were covered in carpets, were recovered from the

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

City District Government Karachi (CDGK) is not the only stakeholder of Karachi but Sindh government, federal government and private sector are also running many projects in the city, Dr Nasir Javed Executive District Officer (EDO) Health said here on Satu

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

The committee on cotton sector is all set to make a detailed presentation to President Asif Ali Zardari on March 28 on a plan of action for improvement in cotton production per hectare. The committee comprises Chairman All Pakistan Textile Mills Associati

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

As many as 200 containers loaded with chemicals and raw skins worth million of dollars are presently stuck at different ports which could not be released mainly because of lacking understanding and comprehension of the SRO 231 (1) 201. Pakistan Tanners As

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

While celebrating 100 years of international women day, Dr Nafisa Shah, Secretary Women's Parliamentary Caucus Saturday urged removal of political barriers for socio-economic uplift of women. "Political blockades should not hinder women development and we

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

The DCO, Karachi, Muhammad Husain Syed has urged the government to release Rs 2 billion allocated under Annual Development Programme (ADP) to City District Government Karachi (CDGK) to complete ongoing development projects.

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has sent a message of greetings to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Ms Sheikh Hasina on their National Day falling on March 26th.

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Saturday (March 26, 2011).

The people of Pakistan are suffering from cricket fever as usual in view of semi-final match between Pakistan and India scheduled on March 30 at Mohali (India). The record shows the Pakistanis have always treated such matches with India as a fight between

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) - issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Commi

Indian Prime Minister DR Manmohan Singh will be attending the World Cup semi-final match between Pakistan and India to be held in Mohali on Wednesday March 30 and he has sent an invitation to both Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yo