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Print - 2011-04-23
Izhar appointed as vice-Chairman for National Peace Council

Izhar appointed as vice-Chairman for National Peace Council

Izhar Ahmed Khan, Ex. Advisor and well known immigration legal advisor has been appointed as vice-Chairman Pakistan for the National Peace and Justice Council of Pakistan. He expressed his thanks to the Prime Minister, Federal Minister of Law and Parliame
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Emergency section inaugurated: Prime Minister praises JPMC's role

Emergency section inaugurated: Prime Minister praises JPMC's role

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has urged the provinces to focus on building their capacity for effective delivery of health services at the grassroots level. He was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the newly expanded and renovated Accident an
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Call to check misuse of drugs

Call to check misuse of drugs

"Adequate measures should be taken to check the misuse of any drug including antibiotics and their irrational use should be prevented at federal and provincial levels", said Dr Assad Hafeez, Director General of Ministry of Health during a seminar, here on
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Trans-LoC bus service suspended

Trans-LoC bus service suspended

The Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service was suspended following landslides at Chakothi and other places. According to Kashmir Media Service, the weekly bus service between divided parts of Kashmir was suspended on Thursday. "The bus service between occupied
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Nato supply truck driver shot dead

Nato supply truck driver shot dead

Gunmen killed a Nato supply truck driver on Friday after opening fire on a convoy heading to Afghanistan from Pakistan, officials said. An unknown number of attackers on motorcycles signalled for the convoy to stop and opened fire after drivers ignored th
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Correction

Correction

Apropos a news item 'NRL profit after tax increases to Rs 1,709.985m' carried by Business Recorder on 20.04.2011, the Earning per Share (EPS) was published as Rs 80.60 instead of Rs 60.60. The error is regretted.
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Women empowerment need of the hour

Women empowerment need of the hour

The widespread inflation and rising unemployment in Pakistan has witnessed a major shift in the traditional mindset of the male members of our society. They are now more accommodating to the idea of their women aspiring to contribute to the family's needs
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Main principles of Islamic finance

Main principles of Islamic finance

Islamic finance has become a force in its own right, especially in the emerging markets of Asia and the Middle East. However, this has not been without its fair share of ups and downs. The industry suffered the after-effects of the global financial crisis
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Tax and the macroeconomic situation

Tax and the macroeconomic situation

We only raise about 8-9 percent of our GDP as tax. This is definitely not enough for the government, to sustain all the expenditures that we, as a society, want to incur. We need to move to above 15% of GDP or so to ensure adequate coverage of the needed
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Equity and equality

Equity and equality

It is an old saying that the soil grows castes and the machine makes classes. So whichever way one considers the social system is at odds with the concepts of equity and equality. Pakistan has its own brand of meritocracy. Examine the last scene and you w
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Expanding foreign intervention in Libya

Expanding foreign intervention in Libya

While the US is grappling with its problems elsewhere in the world - focusing mainly on ending its war in Afghanistan - Britain, France and Italy have been busy fanning the flames of a new conflict in Libya. Armed with a UNSC resolution, these countries h
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Fuel subsidies

Fuel subsidies

The Federal Minister for Water and Power, Syed Naveed Qamar, while on a visit to Kuwait, was reported to have said that the government of Pakistan would be unable to afford fuel subsidies this summer.
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Sindh Governor, chief minister condole Moin Akhtar's death

Sindh Governor, chief minister condole Moin Akhtar's death

Governor Sindh, Dr Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan and Chief Minister, Qaim Ali Shah expressed deep sorrow and grief over the demise off renowned artist Moin Akhtar In a condolence message here on Friday evening, the governor said that the deceased was a versatile an
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
From A Ringside Seat

From A Ringside Seat

The reaction against the acquittal of five out of six people allegedly involved in the gang rape case of Mukhtaran Mai was swift with much of the anger directed towards prosecution. The anger against prosecution was ostensible because it failed to establi
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
India's Modi ignored Muslim killings: report

India's Modi ignored Muslim killings: report

A senior Indian police officer has accused Gujarat state chief minister Narendra Modi of complicity in the massacre of Muslims during riots which swept the state in 2002, a report said Friday. In an affidavit filed in India's Supreme Court the officer, Sa
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Saudi Prince desires to cement mutual ties

Saudi Prince desires to cement mutual ties

Saudi Prince Bandar Bin Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud on Friday expressed warm sentiments of friendship between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan and reiterated his desire to further strengthen these relations in all areas of mutual interest. The Saudi Prince, in
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Seminar on 'Future Political Dispensation of Afghanistan'

Seminar on 'Future Political Dispensation of Afghanistan'

NUST Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies organised a seminar on "Future Political Dispensation of Afghanistan." Two prominent scholars Professor William Maley from Australian National University and Inam-ul-Haq former Foreign Secretary and Minister of
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
China providing funds for 32 dams: National Assembly informed

China providing funds for 32 dams: National Assembly informed

China would provide most of the funds for the construction of 32 small/medium dams in two phases across the country. Federal Minister for water and Power Syed Naveed Qamar, said this while replying to questions in the National Assembly on Friday. He said
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
President assures photojournalists of support

President assures photojournalists of support

President Asif Ali Zardari said on Friday that photographers are the frontline and advance column of journalistic community and face greatest hazards in the performance of their professional duties. Talking to a delegation of All Pakistan Photojournalists
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Load-shedding impacting small businesses adversely

Load-shedding impacting small businesses adversely

The prolonged and persistent load shedding has paralysed the small businesses in the city. The planned and unplanned load shedding has severely impacted small businesses in the city, leaving the small traders and businessmen to sustain huge losses and fee
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
PIA clarification

PIA clarification

PIA Clarifies a news item appearing in Business Recorder Karachi dated April21, 2011 titled: 'PIA charges highest fare from Hajj pilgrims": Analysts. PIA Spokesman said, PIA is not charging high fare from Hajj Pilgrims as mentioned in the news stor
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Second Samsung regional forum held

Second Samsung regional forum held

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, recently held its 2nd Samsung Regional Forum in Istanbul, Turkey outlining its 2011 product portfolio, which included innovations in Internet-connected TV's, consumer-inspired digital cameras and the latest mobile tech and its
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Agriculture awareness campaign from April 28

Agriculture awareness campaign from April 28

Director General Agriculture Extension Sindh, Abdul Waheed Shaikh, while presiding over a meeting of agriculture officers at his office Friday, said the department has chalked out an agro-awareness campaign to be carried out from April 28 to June 23 2011
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Prime Minister for early completion of Sindh uplift projects

Prime Minister for early completion of Sindh uplift projects

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has urged the Sindh Government to complete on priority basis the development projects launched with the support of the Federal Government and whose 60 percent of work has already been completed. He also asked the pro
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
'PIA Industrial Home now fully functional'

'PIA Industrial Home now fully functional'

PIA Industrial home that was established on the instructions of Managing Director PIA, Nadeem Khan Yousufzai is now fully functional. The Industrial home provides training and employment to the female family members of PIA employees of Pay groups 1 to IV.
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
RCCI signs MoU with Islamabad Stock Exchange

RCCI signs MoU with Islamabad Stock Exchange

Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industries to efficiently manage trade and economic activities.
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
RCCI signs MoU with Islamabad Stock Exchange

RCCI signs MoU with Islamabad Stock Exchange

Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industries to efficiently manage trade and economic activities.
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Hubco Narowal Project RRT completed

Hubco Narowal Project RRT completed

'Reliability run test' (RRT) of the Narowal Project was successfully completed on Thursday, April 21 at 4 pm, Hubco said in a press release. It said that this enabled the Company to declare Commercial Operation Date (COD) of the Hubco Narowal Project effe
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Gulshan-e-Sikandarabad: massive encroachments under way

Gulshan-e-Sikandarabad: massive encroachments under way

Massive encroachments are underway at Gulshan-e-Sikandarabad, a precious land belonging to Karachi Port Trust (KPT) worth billions of rupees by reclaiming the Chinna Creek. A very useful backwater serves as a lung to Karachi Harbour, Sikandar Jadoon is th
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
JSMM strike call: two injured, three vehicles burnt

JSMM strike call: two injured, three vehicles burnt

Two persons were injured by gunshots and three vehicles were burnt including a police mobile, here on Friday during a strike call given by Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM). JSMM (Shafi Burfat Group) had given the call in reaction to the killing of his pa
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Corps commander visits DHA educational institutions

Corps commander visits DHA educational institutions

Commander 5 Corps, Lieutenant General Zahirul Islam, visited DHA educational institutions on Friday to view various educational, infrastructural and sports facilities available in these institutions for grooming and training the students who constitute th
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
ChenOne store opens in diplomatic enclave

ChenOne store opens in diplomatic enclave

ChenOne is one of the leading fashion brands of Pakistan. Recently it had launched its new store at diplomatic enclave Islamabad and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani inaugurated the store. Chenab group is making its name not only in Pakistan but is
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Japanese assistance: Pakistan likely to lose significant portion

Japanese assistance: Pakistan likely to lose significant portion

Pakistan is likely to lose a significant portion of Japanese assistance for its development projects after the Japanese Cabinet passed an emergency budget worth $50bn to help finance reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts in the wake of the earthquake
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
NIT to set up kiosk at PAF museum

NIT to set up kiosk at PAF museum

NIT Nazimabad Branch has been assigned by NIT marketing division too set a sales promotion kiosk According to a press release, here on Friday, NIT took this initiative on the advice and support of its Chairman/MD, Wazir Ali Khoja. NIT kiosk services are b
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
NIT to set up kiosk at PAF museum

NIT to set up kiosk at PAF museum

NIT Nazimabad Branch has been assigned by NIT marketing division too set a sales promotion kiosk According to a press release, here on Friday, NIT took this initiative on the advice and support of its Chairman/MD, Wazir Ali Khoja. NIT kiosk services are b
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
False messages to discredit Zindagi Trust through SMS

False messages to discredit Zindagi Trust through SMS

Recently, once again, there appears a deliberate effort by miscreants in the society to discredit the Zindagi Trust by starting a false and fake 'help the poor' scheme. False messages have been sent using the name of Zindagi Trust through SMS and emails i
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
JS Growth Fund: interim cash dividends announced

JS Growth Fund: interim cash dividends announced

The board of directors of JS Investments Limited, the Management Company of JS Growth Fund, a closed-end equity fund, has approved interim cash dividends of 7.5 percent, ie rupees 0.75 per certificate, a press release issued on Friday said.
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
JS Growth Fund: interim cash dividends announced

JS Growth Fund: interim cash dividends announced

The board of directors of JS Investments Limited, the Management Company of JS Growth Fund, a closed-end equity fund, has approved interim cash dividends of 7.5 percent, ie rupees 0.75 per certificate, a press release issued on Friday said.
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Murder cases continue to dominate country's crime figures: FAFEN

Murder cases continue to dominate country's crime figures: FAFEN

The cases of murder and attempted murder continued to dominate the crime figures in the country in terms of spread and intensity during January 2011. These crimes against humanity were reported in 66 out of 72 districts monitored by FAFEN. With 1,452 docu
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Smeda to formulate business plan for GGIP

Smeda to formulate business plan for GGIP

Small and Medium Enterprises Develop-ment Authority (Smeda) will formulate a five-year business plan for the revitalisation of Gems & Gemological Institute of Pakistan (GGIP), Peshawar. This was decided in a meeting of General Manager (Operations) Smeda,
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Nation to defeat the dark forces of hatred: Chandio

Nation to defeat the dark forces of hatred: Chandio

Federal Minister for Law Maula Bux Chandio has said that the nation would defeat the dark forces of hatred with the help of book. He was addressing on the occasion of a book fair organised by the National Book Foundation in connection with National Book D
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
VDSL2 Bonding technology launched

VDSL2 Bonding technology launched

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Alcatel-Lucent in a joint press conference held here on Friday announced the launch of VDSL2 Bonding technology for the first time in country pioneering the commercial use of this technology in the tel
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Loya Jirga extends support to PTI sit-in

Loya Jirga extends support to PTI sit-in

A Tribal Loya Jirga (grand council) on Friday announced complete support for Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf 'Dharana' (sit-in) to protest the US drone attacks in tribal areas through stopping supply to Nato forces in Afghanistan. The jirga demanded immediate hal
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
World Bank approves $41 million additional financing for TPPEP

World Bank approves $41 million additional financing for TPPEP

The World Bank's Board of Directors have approved a US $41 million additional financing for the Third Partnership for Polio Eradication Project (TPPEP) to support the Government of Pakistan's efforts to immunise 32 million children against the crippling e
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Agricultural research centres: Prime Minister thanks China

Agricultural research centres: Prime Minister thanks China

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday thanked China for its plan to set up agricultural research and demonstration centres in Pakistan. Talking to the Ambassador of China Liu Jian here at the PM House, he asked the Chinese ambassador to set-up
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Fata education sector: call to allocate additional Rs 1.08 billion

Fata education sector: call to allocate additional Rs 1.08 billion

A child rights organisation has called for additional allocation of rupees 1.08 billion for provision of basic education facilities in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata), saying education is the worst affected sector in the tribal belt.
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
AJK chief secretary bans media briefings

AJK chief secretary bans media briefings

Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Chief Secretary Arbab Shahzad has directed the state government officials not to give media briefing without prior permission. AJK Services and General Administration on Friday issued a notification, in which, the Chief Secret
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Girl dies in landmine blast, tribal elder killed

Girl dies in landmine blast, tribal elder killed

A young girl was killed when she stepped over a land mine near her house in Adin Khel area of Lakro on Friday. According to official sources, 8-year-old Javeria, daughter of Sher Muhammad was killed as a result of landmine blast, which was planted by misc
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Sialkot may get EPZ status

Sialkot may get EPZ status

The government may declare Sialkot city as Export Processing Zone (EPZ) which will help organise the informal sector of the economy and increase exports, it was learnt. Sources said that the Engineering Development Board (EDB) has decided to take up the m
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Annual reunion gala of Old Ravians today

Annual reunion gala of Old Ravians today

The annual reunion gala of the Old Ravians is going to be held at the Government College University, Lahore Oval Ground (today) Saturday. Noted Nuclear Scientist and ORU President Dr Samar Mubarikmand and GCU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Ikramul Haq will
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Non-tariff barriers: Pakistan to take up issue with India

Non-tariff barriers: Pakistan to take up issue with India

Pakistan will take up the issue of non-tariff barriers with India in the upcoming secretary level talks scheduled to be held on April 27 and 28 in the federal capital, said Federal Secretary Commerce, Zafar Mahmood while speaking at Lahore Chamber of Comm
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
MGAP for promotion of mango 'industry'

MGAP for promotion of mango 'industry'

President, Mango Growers Association Pakistan (MGAP), Syed Zahid Hussain Gardezi has said there are no international competitors of mango varieties grown in Pakistan, therefore, mango industry should be promoted.
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Power shortfall crosses 5,000 megawatts mark

Power shortfall crosses 5,000 megawatts mark

Power shortage crossed the barrier of 5,000MW, ringing alarm bells among consumers, particularly industrial sector where supply was disconnected altogether by Friday afternoon. Meteorological department had predicted dry weather for at-least next 48 hours
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
NICL land scam case: LHC grants bail to four accused

NICL land scam case: LHC grants bail to four accused

Lahore High Court here Friday allowed bail to four accused involved in 20-kanal land scam of National Insurance Corporation Limited (NICL). The accused included Athar Ali Naqvi, Muhammad Zahoor Ahmad, Zahid Hussain and Naveed Ahsan.
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Christian community holds special prayers to mark Good Friday

Christian community holds special prayers to mark Good Friday

The Christian community held special prayers in churches across the country to observe Good Friday marking the forthcoming Easter on April 24. Prayers and rituals were held at all the churches across the country as Good Friday is observed before Easter Su
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Concerns voiced over harassment of business community

Concerns voiced over harassment of business community

Pakistan Industrial and Traders Association Front (PIAF), Chairman Sohail Lashari has urged upon the Federal Board of Revenue to stop tax officials from harassing the already crisis-hit business community in the name of tax collection otherwise trade bodi
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
AWAM holds discussion on free, fair electoral process

AWAM holds discussion on free, fair electoral process

Speakers at a forum called upon the government that the chief election commissioner must be appointed in consultation with the opposition and government allies after assurance of his credibility, reputation and impartiality.
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Advisory to cotton growers

Advisory to cotton growers

Punjab Agriculture Department has advised growers to complete cotton sowing till May 15 and use only quality, healthy, pure and disease free seed for sowing AS recommended by the department.
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Promotions in Karachi police

Promotions in Karachi police

Karachi Police during last three days have issued promotion orders of a large number of Police Constables (PCs), Head constables (HCs) and Assistant Sub Inspectors (ASIs). It was learnt that the Sindh Finance Department had permitted the Karachi police to
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Three killed in Naseerabad firing

Three killed in Naseerabad firing

A man, his daughter and wife were killed when unknown men opened fire at them here at Chattar Tehsil of Naseerabad district on Friday, Levis Force said. According to the Levis sources, gunmen entered a house of one Amin Khan and opened indiscriminate fire
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Montreal police in record heroin haul

Montreal police in record heroin haul

Montreal police have made one of their largest drug hauls ever, seizing some 35 kilos (77 pounds) of heroin with a street value of more than $50 million, officials said Friday. The drugs were stashed in a container shipped from Pakistan and were being smu
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Coal, energy development schemes: SHC issues notices to Sindh CS, SCA

Coal, energy development schemes: SHC issues notices to Sindh CS, SCA

Sindh High Court on Friday issued notices to Sindh Chief Secretary, Secretary and Director General of Coal & Energy Development Department, Sindh Coal Authority, on petition challenging alleged discriminatory award of contracts for various coal & energy d
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Judicial independence must operate within constitutional domain: CJP

Judicial independence must operate within constitutional domain: CJP

Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said that the Constitution guarantees independence of judiciary and prevents executive's interference but the judicial independence must operate within the constitutional domain assigned to it.
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Indian journalists meet Malik

Indian journalists meet Malik

A delegation of Indian journalists on Friday called on Interior Minister Rehman Malik here on Friday. The Minister discussed with Indian journalists recently held successful dialogue between Pakistan and Indian secretaries, Mumbai blasts and investigation
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Kurram Agency residents on hunger strike

Kurram Agency residents on hunger strike

Residents of Kurram Agency mostly students on Friday started hunger strike in front of National Press Club to press the government for solid measures to restore peace in the restive region. Organised by "Youth of Parachinar," the protest camp was joined b
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Munter condoles death of FC men

Munter condoles death of FC men

United States ambassador to Pakistan, Cameron Munter has condoled the death of personnel of Frontier Corps in Lower Dir. In a statement he said, "the terrible attack on Frontier Corps forces in Lower Dir and the death of Pakistani soldiers and law enforce
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Strategic partnership: Washington, Islamabad reaffirm commitment

Strategic partnership: Washington, Islamabad reaffirm commitment

The United States and Pakistan reaffirmed their commitment to wide-ranging strategic partnership as Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met during Pak-US steering group discussions at the State Department.
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Irsa stores 1.4MAF rainwater in reservoirs

Irsa stores 1.4MAF rainwater in reservoirs

Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has stored 1.4 MAF rainwater in the three main reservoirs Tarbela, Mangla and Chashma in the third week of April that would be used for sowing the Kharif crops cotton and rice next month.
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
'Public sector companies could be made profitable entities'

'Public sector companies could be made profitable entities'

Lahore Stock Exchange Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Aftab Ahmad Chaudhry has emphasised that loss-making public sector entities could be transformed into profit-making ventures provided these are listed on the stock exchanges after necess
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
MTBs: SBP rejects all bids

MTBs: SBP rejects all bids

The State Bank of Pakistan on Friday rejected all bids for Market Treasury Bills (MTB). According to an announcement of the SBP, it received bids amounting to Rs 41.5 billion for 7-day repo sale. However, it did not accept any bids without assigning reaso
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Unannounced load-shedding in LTIA ended

Unannounced load-shedding in LTIA ended

Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) has announced to end unannounced load-shedding in Lahore Township Industrial Area while scheduled load-shedding would be conducted from 12:00 am to 5:00 am. The decision was made during a meeting between the Directo
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
India urged to stop atrocities against Kashmiris

India urged to stop atrocities against Kashmiris

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday asked the international community to urge India to respect the fundamental rights of Kashmiris and said the atrocities against innocent Kashmiris should be stopped forthwith. Talking to Ambassador Abdullah
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Muslim rulers are US slaves: JI

Muslim rulers are US slaves: JI

Jamaat-e-Islami chief, Syed Munawar Hasan has urged Ulema to join hands for foiling enemy's designs against Islam and enforcement of Islamic system in the country. Addressing the concluding session of the Consultative meeting organised by Jamiat Ittehad-u
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Japan approves $48.5 billion quake relief spending

Japan approves $48.5 billion quake relief spending

Japan's government approved 4 trillion yen ($48.5 billion) in spending on Friday for its first emergency budget for disaster relief, six weeks after a devastating earthquake and tsunami, and kept its promise of issuing no new bonds to fund it.
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Japan approves $48.5 billion quake relief spending

Japan approves $48.5 billion quake relief spending

Japan's government approved 4 trillion yen ($48.5 billion) in spending on Friday for its first emergency budget for disaster relief, six weeks after a devastating earthquake and tsunami, and kept its promise of issuing no new bonds to fund it.
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Kayani supports peaceful ties with India: Asfandyar

Kayani supports peaceful ties with India: Asfandyar

Awami National Party (ANP) chief Asfandyar Wali Khan has said that Pakistan cannot withdraw force from its eastern border along India beyond a certain point. "We don't have enough forces to fight extremists in Swat, Bajaur, Bunair and other places," he sa
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (April 22, 2011) and the forecast for Friday (April 22, 2011).

Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Kayani supports peaceful ties with India: Asfandyar

Kayani supports peaceful ties with India: Asfandyar

Awami National Party (ANP) chief Asfandyar Wali Khan has said that Pakistan cannot withdraw force from its eastern border along India beyond a certain point. "We don't have enough forces to fight extremists in Swat, Bajaur, Bunair and other places," he sa
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

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

Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Gold, silver prices touch new peaks

Gold, silver prices touch new peaks

Gold and silver prices on Friday touched new peaks of Rs 47,550 per tola of gold and Rs 1620 per tola of silver on local market, traders said. Gold prices went up by Rs 50 per tola from Rs 47500 and Rs 43 per 10 grams to Rs 40757 from Rs 40714, traders sa
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

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

Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Gold, silver prices touch new peaks

Gold, silver prices touch new peaks

Gold and silver prices on Friday touched new peaks of Rs 47,550 per tola of gold and Rs 1620 per tola of silver on local market, traders said. Gold prices went up by Rs 50 per tola from Rs 47500 and Rs 43 per 10 grams to Rs 40757 from Rs 40714, traders sa
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
Gold, silver prices touch new peaks

Gold, silver prices touch new peaks

Gold and silver prices on Friday touched new peaks of Rs 47,550 per tola of gold and Rs 1620 per tola of silver on local market, traders said. Gold prices went up by Rs 50 per tola from Rs 47500 and Rs 43 per 10 grams to Rs 40757 from Rs 40714, traders sa
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
PNSC acquires supramax bulk carrier M V Hyderabad

PNSC acquires supramax bulk carrier M V Hyderabad

Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) on Thursday acquired a supramax bulk carrier named "Hyderabad" for its subsidiary company, Hyderabad Shipping (Private) Limited. The M V HYDERABAD is 52,951 metric tonnes dead-weight; supramax bulk carrier bui
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
PNSC acquires supramax bulk carrier M V Hyderabad

PNSC acquires supramax bulk carrier M V Hyderabad

Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) on Thursday acquired a supramax bulk carrier named "Hyderabad" for its subsidiary company, Hyderabad Shipping (Private) Limited. The M V HYDERABAD is 52,951 metric tonnes dead-weight; supramax bulk carrier bui
Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
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LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 23 Apr, 2011 12:00am
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