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Print - 2011-04-19
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (April 18, 2011).

Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Abnormal water flows rise to 2,35,000 cusecs

Abnormal water flows rise to 2,35,000 cusecs

There was an abnormal rise in the water inflows of the four live rivers when they rose to 2,35,000 cusecs on Monday due to significant rains in the upper catchment areas of Indus, Jhelum, Chanab and Kabul during the past three days
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Power shortfall drops after rains

Power shortfall drops after rains

A recent spell of rains has eased down pressure on Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) officials but still there is a shortfall of 2,500MW, which may trigger as mercury rises ahead. For the time being, pressure has remained under control as consumers
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (April 18, 2011).

Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
CDGL's anti-encroachment drive continues

CDGL's anti-encroachment drive continues

City District Government of Lahore on Monday demolished 40 ramps, 18 sheds and 13 stairs on a stretch of 36 kilometres in nine towns on the 36th day of its anti-encroachment drive. CDGL teams also confiscated 18 shop signboards, disclosed a spokesperson.
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
'ZAB reference filed to divert attention of the masses'

'ZAB reference filed to divert attention of the masses'

Secretary General, Jamaat-e-Islami, Liaquat Baloch has said President Zardari filed ZAB reference for diverting peoples' attention from real issues like price hike, corruption and unemployment. He further said that in fact, the PPP leadership had filed th
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday (April 18, 2011).

Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
'Majority of people oppose HEC's devolution'

'Majority of people oppose HEC's devolution'

The Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) Javed Leghari has said that majority of the people including political parties, scholars and students are against the devolution of HEC. Addressing the first International Conference on "Promotion of Social S
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
FBR starts reviewing SECP's budget proposals

FBR starts reviewing SECP's budget proposals

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has started reviewing the budget proposals of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to facilitate the corporate sector in the upcoming budget (2011-2012). Sources told Business Recorder that th
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (April 18, 2011).

Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Government slammed for targeted killings

Government slammed for targeted killings

Deputy Secretary General, Jamaat-e-Islami's, Dr Farid Ahmed Piracha has said the rulers are answerable to God for every drop of blood being shed in Karachi in target killings. He said that the confrontation between the extortionists and the mafias was res
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Two security men killed in Chamalang landmine blast

Two security men killed in Chamalang landmine blast

Two security personnel were killed in a landmine explosion here at Saraghi Khach area of Chamalang on Monday. According to the Levies Force, unknown men had placed explosive material along the way. It exploded as soon as two security personnel's feet touc
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (April 18, 2011).

Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
LHC approached against obtaining forcible statement

LHC approached against obtaining forcible statement

Lahore High Court Member Inspection Team (MIT) has been approached against a judicial magistrate Muhammad Irfan Anjum for obtaining a confessional statement forcibly from a boy Muhammad Arshad who was declared innocent by the investigation officer.
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (April 18, 2011).

Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
EAC asks FBR to conduct tax gap analysis

EAC asks FBR to conduct tax gap analysis

The Economic Advisory Council (EAC) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue to conduct tax gap analysis to check the actual potential of revenue from sectors paying low taxes. Sources told Business Recorder here on Monday that the EAC has issued
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (April 18, 2011).

Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
'India delaying Kashmir settlement'

'India delaying Kashmir settlement'

Chairman of All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC), Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has said that the status quo policy maintained by India on occupied Kashmir is delaying resolution of the dispute. The APHC Chairman addressing in Srinagar a meeting of his party Awa
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (April 18, 2011).

Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
'New industrial policy is in final stage': National Assembly informed

'New industrial policy is in final stage': National Assembly informed

A new industrial policy is in final stage for boosting industrial sector and it would soon be presented in a meeting of the Federal Cabinet for approval. Minister for Industries and Production Mir Hazar Khan Bijarani Monday told the National Assembly duri
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Monday (April 18, 2011).

Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
'105 outlaws held in Peshawar'

'105 outlaws held in Peshawar'

The city police claimed to have arrested 105 outlaws including eight proclaimed offenders (POs) and recovered caches of weapons and drugs from their custody on Monday, police said. According to press release, the city police started crackdown in various p
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
State Bank statement of affairs

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 9TH April, 2011.

Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
PML-N members protest drone attacks in National Assembly

PML-N members protest drone attacks in National Assembly

Members of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Monday attended the National Assembly session, strapping black ribbons as a sign of protest against drone attacks and recent increase in petroleum prices. Chief whip of PML-N Sheikh Aftab Ahmad told the <
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
State Bank statement of affairs

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 9TH April, 2011.

Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Punjab University gets two buses

Punjab University gets two buses

Vice Chancellor, Punjab University, Professor Dr Mujahid Kamran inaugurated services of two new Hino buses at the Transport Workshop, here on Monday. Registrar Professor Dr Muhammad Akhtar, Resident Officer-I, Javed Sami, Project Director Sheikh Muhammad
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (April 18, 2011).

Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Condolence reference on Nabi Bakhsh Khan Baloch today

Condolence reference on Nabi Bakhsh Khan Baloch today

National Language Authority (NLA) and Shah Abdul Latif Social and Cultural Association will hold a condolence reference on renowned educationist, historian and scholar Dr Nabi Bakhsh Khan Baloch on April 19. Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation Director Gene
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (April 18, 2011).

Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Rana appointment as DG NAB Punjab: LHC adjourns hearing

Rana appointment as DG NAB Punjab: LHC adjourns hearing

A division bench of the Lahore High Court here on Monday adjourned the hearing in a petition challenging appointment of Rana Zahid Mehmood as director general NAB-Punjab as a law officer sought time for filing reply. Earlier, a deputy attorney general Nas
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Work on 90 NHA projects under way, National Assembly told

Work on 90 NHA projects under way, National Assembly told

The National Assembly was informed on Monday that that National Highway Authority (NHA) was working on 90 various projects worth Rs 602 billion out of 104, while the government could not arrange funds for remaining 14 projects due to current financial con
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar dips

THE RUPEE: dollar dips

The rupee, somehow, managed to hold its most of gains in relation to dollar on the currency market on Monday, money experts said. The rupee rose by nine paisa in relation to dollar for buying 84.24 and gained 10 paisa for selling at 84.28, they said.
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
LHC issues notices

LHC issues notices

The Lahore High Court on Monday issued notice to President National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) for failing to give a raise in benevolent funds payments to retired employees of the bank despite court directions. The court passed this order in a contempt of cou
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar dips

THE RUPEE: dollar dips

The rupee, somehow, managed to hold its most of gains in relation to dollar on the currency market on Monday, money experts said. The rupee rose by nine paisa in relation to dollar for buying 84.24 and gained 10 paisa for selling at 84.28, they said.
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Petition disposed of

Petition disposed of

The Lahore High Court here Monday disposed of a petition after the Chairman PEMRA stated that authority was ready to grant uplinking rights to a sports channel if it starts its transmissions from Dubai. Earlier Chairman Pakistan Electronic Media Regulator
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
ICT students still without textbooks

ICT students still without textbooks

Students of all the educational institutes working under Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) are still without textbooks after the start of new academic year last week. The new academic year began in all the FDE-run institutes on April 11, but FDE coul
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
PIE to set up drug testing laboratory

PIE to set up drug testing laboratory

The Punjab Industrial Estates (PIE) has decided to set up a drug testing laboratory of an international standard at a cost of Rs 100 million at the Sundar Industrial Estate. According to the PIE's spokesman, the laboratory is being set up with main object
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
National Assembly adopts Election Law (Amendment) Bill, 2010

National Assembly adopts Election Law (Amendment) Bill, 2010

The National Assembly on Monday passed Election Law (Amendment) Bill, 2010 amid walk out protest by major opposition party - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), accusing the government of bulldozing the bill.
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
CPSP plans to celebrate 'Golden Jubilee' in May

CPSP plans to celebrate 'Golden Jubilee' in May

The College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) plans to celebrate its Golden Jubilee in May this year. A CPSP source told APP on Monday that the College, since its establishment in 1962, has managed to meet more than 80 percent need of medical spe
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
SPSC recommends 668 nurses' recruitment

SPSC recommends 668 nurses' recruitment

Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) has recommended recruitment of 668 qualified nurses in the facilities managed by provincial health department, a senior official told newsmen on Monday. The recommended nurses will be inducted in BPS 16, as the posts
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
World Creativity and Innovation Day on April 21

World Creativity and Innovation Day on April 21

World Creativity and Innovation Day will be observed on April 21 across the world and the goal is to build capacity for everyone to be open to new ideas and to make new decisions that make the world a better place and make their place in the world better
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Three persons including MQM, PPP activists killed

Three persons including MQM, PPP activists killed

At least three more persons including the activists of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) lost their lives in the unabated targeted killings at various parts of the metropolis here on Monday. According to details, an activist
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
ISAF/Nato cargo: transportation allowed temporarily

ISAF/Nato cargo: transportation allowed temporarily

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has temporarily allowed transportation of stuck up ISAF/Nato cargo under transit to Afghanistan in the vehicles of their own transport contractors hired by National Logistic Cell (NLC). Sources told Business Recorder
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
ISAF/Nato cargo: transportation allowed temporarily

ISAF/Nato cargo: transportation allowed temporarily

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has temporarily allowed transportation of stuck up ISAF/Nato cargo under transit to Afghanistan in the vehicles of their own transport contractors hired by National Logistic Cell (NLC). Sources told Business Recorder
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
ISAF/Nato cargo: transportation allowed temporarily

ISAF/Nato cargo: transportation allowed temporarily

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has temporarily allowed transportation of stuck up ISAF/Nato cargo under transit to Afghanistan in the vehicles of their own transport contractors hired by National Logistic Cell (NLC). Sources told Business Recorder
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Board meetings in progress

Board meetings in progress

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

Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
FBR collects Rs 1,060 billion so far

FBR collects Rs 1,060 billion so far

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected around Rs 1060 billion during July-April (2010-11) against the downward revised annual target of Rs 1588 billion, reflecting a shortfall of Rs 528 billion. Sources told Business Recorder </
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
FBR collects Rs 1,060 billion so far

FBR collects Rs 1,060 billion so far

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected around Rs 1060 billion during July-April (2010-11) against the downward revised annual target of Rs 1588 billion, reflecting a shortfall of Rs 528 billion. Sources told Business Recorder </
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
FBR collects Rs 1,060 billion so far

FBR collects Rs 1,060 billion so far

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected around Rs 1060 billion during July-April (2010-11) against the downward revised annual target of Rs 1588 billion, reflecting a shortfall of Rs 528 billion. Sources told Business Recorder </
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Exports up by 41.1 percent in March

Exports up by 41.1 percent in March

The country''s exports witnessed 41.1 percent growth in March 2011 as compared to March 2010. According to the statistics of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Pakistan''s exports showed continued strength as is evident from the latest trade
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Exports up by 41.1 percent in March

Exports up by 41.1 percent in March

The country's exports witnessed 41.1 percent growth in March 2011 as compared to March 2010. According to the statistics of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Pakistan's exports showed continued strength as is evident from the latest trade da
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Exports up by 41.1 percent in March

Exports up by 41.1 percent in March

The country's exports witnessed 41.1 percent growth in March 2011 as compared to March 2010. According to the statistics of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Pakistan's exports showed continued strength as is evident from the latest trade da
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Webcam may have captured woman's murder

Webcam may have captured woman's murder

A webcam may have captured the likely murder of a Chinese student in Canada while she was chatting online with a friend overseas, Canadian police said Monday.
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Webcam may have captured woman's murder

Webcam may have captured woman's murder

A webcam may have captured the likely murder of a Chinese student in Canada while she was chatting online with a friend overseas, Canadian police said Monday.
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Twelve Iranian engineers kidnapped in Afghanistan

Twelve Iranian engineers kidnapped in Afghanistan

Twelve Iranian engineers and five of their Afghan colleagues were kidnapped by Taliban gunmen on Monday in a remote region of Afghanistan near its border with Iran, local officials and the Iranian government said. The men, who were working on a road const
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Twelve Iranian engineers kidnapped in Afghanistan

Twelve Iranian engineers kidnapped in Afghanistan

Twelve Iranian engineers and five of their Afghan colleagues were kidnapped by Taliban gunmen on Monday in a remote region of Afghanistan near its border with Iran, local officials and the Iranian government said. The men, who were working on a road const
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Top US lawmaker meets Gilani and Kayani

Top US lawmaker meets Gilani and Kayani

US House Speaker John Boehner visited Pakistan on Monday, calling strong bilateral ties "vital" to both countries and pushing for improved relations after a series of "challenges." "A strong US-Pakistan relationship is vital to the interests of both of ou
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Top US lawmaker meets Gilani and Kayani

Top US lawmaker meets Gilani and Kayani

US House Speaker John Boehner visited Pakistan on Monday, calling strong bilateral ties "vital" to both countries and pushing for improved relations after a series of "challenges." "A strong US-Pakistan relationship is vital to the interests of both of ou
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan for sustained strategic partnership with US

Pakistan for sustained strategic partnership with US

Islamabad on Monday called for a sustained Pakistan-US strategic partnership, with its Finance Minister arguing that the past periods of estrangement due to non-economic considerations signify that the relationship based on strong mutual economic interest
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan for sustained strategic partnership with US

Pakistan for sustained strategic partnership with US

Islamabad on Monday called for a sustained Pakistan-US strategic partnership, with its Finance Minister arguing that the past periods of estrangement due to non-economic considerations signify that the relationship based on strong mutual economic interest
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Illegal SIM cards: Prime Minister directs ministry to enforce law

Illegal SIM cards: Prime Minister directs ministry to enforce law

Prime Minister, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Monday urged the interior ministry to ensure proper enforcement of the law relating to the use of mobile SIMs to reduce rate of crimes committed through misuse of the communication facility. He also asked for enhance
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Illegal SIM cards: Prime Minister directs ministry to enforce law

Illegal SIM cards: Prime Minister directs ministry to enforce law

Prime Minister, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Monday urged the interior ministry to ensure proper enforcement of the law relating to the use of mobile SIMs to reduce rate of crimes committed through misuse of the communication facility. He also asked for enhance
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Illegal SIM cards: Prime Minister directs ministry to enforce law

Illegal SIM cards: Prime Minister directs ministry to enforce law

Prime Minister, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Monday urged the interior ministry to ensure proper enforcement of the law relating to the use of mobile SIMs to reduce rate of crimes committed through misuse of the communication facility. He also asked for enhance
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly for immediate halt to drone attacks

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly for immediate halt to drone attacks

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly Monday unanimously passed a resolution against drone strikes in tribal areas terming it attack on the sovereignty and integrity of Pakistan. The resolution also asked the federal government to summon US Ambassador in Islam
Published 19 Apr, 2011 12:00am