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Print - 2011-05-19
Bomb kills two near Myanmar capital

Bomb kills two near Myanmar capital

A bomb blast on a train near Myanmar's capital left at least two people dead Wednesday during a visit by a US envoy for talks with the new government, a Myanmar official said. "It was a time bomb. We assume KNU insurgents plotted it," said the government
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Tunisia lifts curfew after mass arrests

Tunisia lifts curfew after mass arrests

Tunisia lifted an overnight curfew in the capital on Wednesday saying security had improved since authorities arrested 1,400 people linked to the latest anti-government protests. Tunisia has been struggling to restore stability and rebuild its economy aft
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Kazakhs to join Nato-led troops in Afghanistan

Kazakhs to join Nato-led troops in Afghanistan

Mainly Muslim Kazakhstan will become the first nation of ex-Soviet Central Asia to send a military contingent to join Nato-led ISAF troops fighting in Afghanistan, Kazakh parliamentarians decided on Wednesday. An unspecified number of Kazakh soldiers will
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Turkmenistan unveils 200-metre constitution monument

Turkmenistan unveils 200-metre constitution monument

Turkmenistan, whose former leader built statues to himself and named days of the week after family members, has a new soaring monument adorning the capital: a 185-metre pillar to the constitution. Riddled with symbolism, the 45-million euro (64-million do
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Queen revisits ghosts of Ireland's 'Bloody Sunday'

Queen revisits ghosts of Ireland's 'Bloody Sunday'

Britain's Queen Elizabeth undertook one of the most daring diplomatic engagements of her reign on Wednesday when she stepped out into Ireland's Croke Park stadium, scene of a massacre by British troops. In a gesture that summed up how far relations betwee
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
United inadvertently revives 9/11 flight numbers

United inadvertently revives 9/11 flight numbers

United Airlines temporarily revived the flight numbers of two hijacked planes used in the September 11 attacks but said on Wednesday the move was inadvertent and they would not be used. "We are taking immediate steps to remove them and apologise for the e
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
British nuclear industry given all-clear

British nuclear industry given all-clear

Britain's nuclear plants are not at risk of the kind of natural disaster that caused Japan's nuclear crisis in March and they can continue to operate as normal, the chief inspector said Wednesday. An enquiry was launched into the British nuclear industry
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
IMF's grant before budget encouraging: Analyst

IMF's grant before budget encouraging: Analyst

Financial analyst Ali Nasir said on Wednesday that it was very encouraging that International Monitory Fund (IMF) at the end of talks in Dubai agreed on granting promised assistance under 2008 standstill arrangements before the upcoming budget 2011.
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Trade bodies for cutting Sales Tax rate to 12 percent

Trade bodies for cutting Sales Tax rate to 12 percent

A number of trade and industrial associations have demanded of the federal finance minister to bring down the sales tax rate to 12 percent so that the businessmen could be encouraged to come into the tax net.
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Speakers for unity among Muslim Ummah

Speakers for unity among Muslim Ummah

The two-day national Seerat conference on "Aman-e-Aalam Aur Uswa-e-Hasna...Asri Tahayydat-o-Masail," organised by the Department of Islamic Studies, concluded here at New Campus on Wednesday. Senior scholars, directors and literary personalities across th
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Commodities likely to recover: MF Global

Commodities likely to recover: MF Global

Commodity prices are likely to fall further in the next month or two before rebounding towards the end of the year as demand continues to grow, prompting MF Global to expand its presence in the sector, a senior company executive said.
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
US copper lower

US copper lower

Copper ended down for the first time in four sessions on Tuesday, pressured by a firmer dollar and disappointing data that raised further doubts about the global economic recovery. In New York, prices managed to eke out modest gains by the close, with the
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Shanghai copper gains

Shanghai copper gains

The most-active July copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange gained 0.5 percent to close at 66,840 yuan on Wednesday. The most-active July zinc contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange rose 0.2 percent to 16,780 yuan.
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Copper rallies to two-week high

Copper rallies to two-week high

Copper rallied to a two-week high on Wednesday, as investors returned to commodity markets, but doubts about short-term fundamentals are expected to cap prices. Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange closed at $9,061 a tonne from $8,799 at the clos
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Tokyo rubber futures fall

Tokyo rubber futures fall

Key Tokyo rubber futures eased in range-bound trade on Wednesday as investors lacked clues on market direction, with a rise in oil prices lending support while a firmer yen hurt sentiment. Benchmark TOCOM rubber futures for October delivery settled down 3
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Malaysian palm oil climbs

Malaysian palm oil climbs

Malaysian crude palm oil futures climbed to a two-week high on Wednesday as traders bet on strong demand in the next few weeks as top vegetable oil buyers India and China restock. Palm oil may also get a boost as harsh wet weather is likely to affect soy
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
US soyabeans up

US soyabeans up

Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures closed higher on Tuesday on spillover support from gains in corn and from slow US soy plantings due to excessive wet weather and flooding in eastern and southern parts of the Corn Belt. Gains were limited by the pot
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
New York sugar and coffee soar

New York sugar and coffee soar

Sugar and coffee futures sprang higher Tuesday as the softs complex consolidated in another lethargic low-volume session. "It's been a little slow," said Jack Scoville, an analyst for brokers The Price Group in Chicago. "I think people are just content to
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Liffe sugar ends higher

Liffe sugar ends higher

Liffe August white sugar closes $20.40 higher at $633.00 a tonne on Wednesday, supported by a slow start to the centre-south Brazilian harvest and the growing build up of ships in the top producer. Liffe July robusta coffee ended $39 higher at $2,531 a to
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Crude, Brent soar

Crude, Brent soar

Oil rebounded more than 3 percent on Wednesday, swept up in a broad commodities rally after buyers emerged to scoop up bargains after the selling binge in the last two weeks. Further support came as the US Energy Information Administration reported an une
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
US gold falls

US gold falls

Gold fell for a third straight session Tuesday as weak US factory and housing data combined with disappointing corporate earnings TO trigger fund liquidation. Investors questioned the metal's ability to extend its decade-long rally after regulatory filing
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Gold gains in Asia

Gold gains in Asia

Gold rose on Wednesday as Asian buyers snapped up bullion after a three-day losing streak, taking the cue from a weaker dollar, with the ongoing eurozone debt crisis also supporting sentiment. Spot gold gained 0.4 percent to $1,491.26 an ounce by 0605 GMT
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Gold rises in Europe

Gold rises in Europe

Gold was set for its largest one-day rise in over a week on Wednesday, after a modest retreat in the dollar encouraged a steady stream of buyers, while oil and other commodity prices also rebounded. Prices are down over 4 percent this month, with investor
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: coffee and sugar up

US MIDDAY: coffee and sugar up

Raw sugar futures jumped to close up 4.2 percent on Wednesday, taking the upward cue from the rallying commodities complex. Arabica coffee also climbed as concerns about tight supplies remained and after it closed above the 100-day moving average Tuesday,
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: grain soars

US MIDDAY: grain soars

US grain futures soared on Wednesday to their highest levels in at least two weeks, with corn surging 4 percent, on track for its fifth daily rise and the longest rally since December. The gains came as commodities staged a broad rally, with oil surging 3
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper climbs

US MIDDAY: copper climbs

Copper closed sharply higher on Wednesday, posting its biggest one-day advance in two months, as commodity markets stabilised from recent losses and presented investors with truer valuations. In New York, the July COMEX contract jumped 10.65 cents, or 2.7
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold and silver surge

US MIDDAY: gold and silver surge

Gold rose and silver surged 4 percent on Wednesday, as rallying crude oil and grain prices and lingering worries about a European debt crisis lifted precious metals in a commodity rally. Bullion is now heading for its biggest one-day gain in over a week,
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Mango exports to US to begin from June 1

Mango exports to US to begin from June 1

For the first time, exports of Pakistani mangoes to the United States would start from June 1, 2011, following the resolution of all protocols which were pending with the government of Pakistan and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), according
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
ID verification: 0.875 million unverified SIMs blocked

ID verification: 0.875 million unverified SIMs blocked

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is in a continuous effort for electronic re-verification of all mobile users through SIM Information System-668 since 15th October 2009. For the purpose a centralised database has been maintained at PTA where the
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
ACA body nominates Ufone CEO for 2011 award

ACA body nominates Ufone CEO for 2011 award

The venerated 'Asia Comm-unication Awards (ACA)' committee has nominated Abdul Aziz CEO and President Ufone for the CEO of the Year Award 2011. The ACA recognises the achievements of Asian telecom companies and individuals responsible for the innovations,
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
British company, Sindh health department sign MoU

British company, Sindh health department sign MoU

The United Kingdom's Minister for South Asia, Alistair Burt, during his visit to Karachi witnessed the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Mobicare, a British medical company, and the Sindh Ministry of Health here on Wednesday at the Brit
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Traders warn KESC of protest demos against power cut

Traders warn KESC of protest demos against power cut

The persistent electricity unavailability in several areas, particularly in the old city area, due to major faults in the supply system has scaled down 30 percent trade and business activities, besides stirring up violent protests, traders said on Wednesd
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
CCP laws ensure protection against negative trade practices

CCP laws ensure protection against negative trade practices

The Chairperson, Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), Rahat Kaunain Hassan has said that the Competition Act, 2010 protects consumers from anti competitive trade practices and urged the business community to assist CCP in identifying the elements inv
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
KESC seeks improved fuel supply to power plants

KESC seeks improved fuel supply to power plants

Improved fuel supply to power generation units, end to electricity theft and regular billing could help end load-shedding in the metropolis, said KESC COO Tabish Gohar here on Wednesday. "We need uninterrupted and smooth supply of gas and furnace oil to o
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
ADB team to inspect work on flood-hit dykes

ADB team to inspect work on flood-hit dykes

In order to formalise expenditure of Rs 5 billion from the loan of $405 million, provided to Sindh government the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) delegation has arrived in Karachi to inspect the rehabilitation work of Indus and non-Indus dykes, well-placed
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Drug-pusher held

Drug-pusher held

Local police have arrested a drug pusher and seized 97 bottles of liquor from his position on Wednesday. A police team led by SHO Abdul Hakeem raided a hideout of criminal situated in Jinnah colony and arrested a drug pusher Suhail Masih. The police also
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Samsung's oven wins anti-bacterial certification

Samsung's oven wins anti-bacterial certification

Furthering its leadership in the home appliances sector, Samsung Electronics became the first in the world to receive a microwave certification mark for anti-bacterial technology, recognising the company's ceramic enamel cavity inside. The Hohenstein Inst
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Zaidi takes charge of chairman BSEK

Zaidi takes charge of chairman BSEK

Syed Anzar Hussain Zaidi on Wednesday took charge of the chairman of the Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK). An official of the BSEK said that he presided over a meeting of the officers. He said that the papers of the SSC Annual Examinations 2011
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Islamabad gets two Community Police Centres

Islamabad gets two Community Police Centres

Inspector General of Islamabad Police Wajid Ali Durrani has said that peace was vital to economic development, so it was necessary to take all possible measures for maintaining peace in the country. "Development would take place in the areas where there i
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Qaim invites South Koreans to invest in Sindh

Qaim invites South Koreans to invest in Sindh

The Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Qaim Ali Shah, who is on a visit to South Korea, has said that Sindh province possess many natural resources including vast area full of coal reserves in Thar area, which are being utilised for development and progress.
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Tight gas reserves estimated at 33tcf

Tight gas reserves estimated at 33tcf

Pakistan has estimated tight gas reserves of 33 trillion cubic feet (tcf) which are more than the existing estimated natural gas reserves of 27 tcf in the country, said the deputy managing director (operations), Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) Syed Hassan
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
PPRA Rules to be followed in Mashal LNG project: MoP

PPRA Rules to be followed in Mashal LNG project: MoP

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources has assured the Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) that Pakistan Mashal LNG project would be handled in line with the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) Rules, judgement of Supreme Court, and
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Call to provide basic ration at subsidised prices through USC stores

Call to provide basic ration at subsidised prices through USC stores

Chairman Pakistan Chemicals and Dyes Merchant Association (PCDMA) Haroon Agar has suggested that basic ration should be provided at subsidised prices at USC stores or ration shops using the CNIC card reading machines (like credit card machines), thus elim
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
BHC seeks report in Bugti murder case

BHC seeks report in Bugti murder case

High Court of Balochistan has called a report on May 23 for no progress in Nawab Bugti murder case. According to details Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa inquired if provincial government was hiding Nawab Bugti case. Police was of the view that Kohlu Police ha
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
SPSC examination: successful candidates awaiting placement

SPSC examination: successful candidates awaiting placement

Despite the passage of more than three months, the Sindh government has yet to notify placement orders of 118 successful candidates of Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) examination. The candidates had appeared in the test conducted by SPSC for Deputy
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Chinese media team visits Mazar-e-Quaid

Chinese media team visits Mazar-e-Quaid

A 20-member Chinese media delegation led by Vice-President of China Radio International Wang Dongmei, here on Wednesday visited the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah to pay homage to the Founder of Pakistan. They laid floral wreath and stood s
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
'80 shrines, 78 mosques under Auqaf department'

'80 shrines, 78 mosques under Auqaf department'

Sindh Minister for Auqaf Abdul Haseeb said that around 80 shrines, 78 mosques and 10,000 acres of agriculture land in Sindh are under the control of the Department of Auqaf. He was talking to a four-member delegation of the University of Karachi, which ca
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
'Pakistan need economic and political strength'

'Pakistan need economic and political strength'

Executive Director, Center for Research & Security Studies (CRSS), Imtiaz Gul on Wednesday said Pakistani people need economic and political strength and this desire cannot be fulfilled without addressing the structural causes of instability that Pakistan
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Workshop on laser ablation today

Workshop on laser ablation today

Government College University Lahore Centre for Advance Studies in Physics (GCU CASP) is going to hold a workshop on "Laser Ablation and its Applications" on Thursday. Noted physicists from all over the country will address the workshop, which is spread o
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Islamabad Police nab seven suspects

Islamabad Police nab seven suspects

Islamabad Police have nabbed seven accused for their alleged involvement in illegal arms, bootlegging, drug pushing and theft from who illegal arms, drugs, liquor and stolen commodities were recovered, said Naeem Iqbal spokesman of Islamabad Police on Wed
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Poor persons' CNICs being misused for tax evasion

Poor persons' CNICs being misused for tax evasion

A large number of computerised national identity card (CNICs) numbers of poorer people are widely being misused by car dealers to obtain the National Tax Numbers (NTNs) for purchasing luxurious vehicles, bringing actual income and investment of car dealer
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Former AJK minister meets chief minister Punjab

Former AJK minister meets chief minister Punjab

Former Health Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir Dr Najeeb Naqi Khan met Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, here Wednesday. Matters regarding launching of a vigorous public campaign before Azad Kashmir elections were discussed in the meeting. The Chief Mi
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
PTCL, BoP sign agreement

PTCL, BoP sign agreement

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Bank of Punjab (BoP) have finally inked an agreement to cater for their entire branches connectivity through state-of-the-art IP Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) service over physically and geogra
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan's efforts in eradication of financial crimes hailed

Pakistan's efforts in eradication of financial crimes hailed

United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) has lauded the efforts and co-operation of Pakistan in eradication of financial crimes like 'Hawala Business' and formulating a strategy to fight against crimes of this nature.
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Government departments buy four million tons of wheat

Government departments buy four million tons of wheat

The wheat procurement departments in public sector have purchased 4 million tons of wheat against the target of 6.57 million tons for the current year, officials said. According to officials at the Federal Ministry for Food, Agriculture and Livestock (MIN
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan seeks release of $3.2 billion from CSF

Pakistan seeks release of $3.2 billion from CSF

The Pakistan government has decided to vigorously pursue payment of an estimated 3.2 billion dollars associated with the war on terror and payable under the Coalition Support Fund but contested by the US. Well-informed sources told Business Recorder </
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
FATA/PATA SCCI demands extension in PM's financial package

FATA/PATA SCCI demands extension in PM's financial package

Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) in its proposals for budget for financial year 2001-12 has demanded two years extension in the Prime Minister Financial Package for FATA/PATA and for expansion of tax to increase the revenue of the country.
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Arpad takes charge as new Philip managing director

Arpad takes charge as new Philip managing director

Arpad Konye has assumed the charge as new Managing Director of the Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited. Arpad was previously working as Area Director for North Africa including Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco and Mauritania. He is associated with the
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Moot on Biotech application on May 21

Moot on Biotech application on May 21

Pakistan Bio-technology Information Centre (PABIC) will organise a daylong seminar on 'Application of Modern Bio-technology' on May 21 at the Latif Ebrahim Jamal (LEJ) National Science Information Centre, Karachi University.A University official said on W
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Chief minister Punjab presents cheque for Rs 20 million to Trust

Chief minister Punjab presents cheque for Rs 20 million to Trust

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif gave a cheque of Rs 20 million to the Chairman Aziz Jehan Begum Trust for the Blind, Khalil Mian, here Wednesday. This was revealed in information received from DGPR during the day.
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
PML-N to observe 'Youm-e-Takbir' on 28th with enthusiasm

PML-N to observe 'Youm-e-Takbir' on 28th with enthusiasm

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has decided to observe 'Youm-e-Takbir' with enthusiasm on May 28 to commemorate the nuclear tests carried out by Pakistan during the tenure of Nawaz Sharif as Prime Minister in 1998. Sources in the PML-N told Bu
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Power shortfall shoots up to 6,000 megawatts

Power shortfall shoots up to 6,000 megawatts

Power shortfall has shot up 100 percent during last 24 hours, inviting misery to the public life across the country. The Pepco brief pointed out that gap between demand and supply has hit 6,000 mw and the prime reason behind this is being described short
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Punjab chief minister for promoting kitchen gardening

Punjab chief minister for promoting kitchen gardening

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has directed that extensive measures should be taken for the promotion of kitchen gardening in the province and a comprehensive system should be adopted for this purpose. He said that committees should be formed at teh
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Punjab government spending Rs 2,280 million on Hepatitis control

Punjab government spending Rs 2,280 million on Hepatitis control

The Punjab Government is spending Rs 2280 million from its own resources on diagnostic, treatment and control of hepatitis disease in the province. As many as 12 PCR laboratories have been set-up in selected hospitals, while 43 treatment centres have been
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Rafiq Tarar's case: LHC seeks reply from federal government till June 30

Rafiq Tarar's case: LHC seeks reply from federal government till June 30

The Lahore High Court (LHC) here Wednesday sought reply from the federal government along with record till June 30 in a petition filed by former President Rafiq Tarar for payment of 'pay and pension' from December 1, 2001 to September 8, 2009. Earlier, Ab
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Top priority to healthcare facilities for labourers: minister

Top priority to healthcare facilities for labourers: minister

Punjab Labour Minister Haji Ehsaan-ud-Din Qureshi has said that government is giving top priority to the provision of state of the art healthcare facilities to the labourers. He said that a poorly controlled hypertension can end up with a dreaded complica
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
PPA rally opposes imposition of proposed RGST

PPA rally opposes imposition of proposed RGST

Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA-Northern Zone) held a demonstration here on Wednesday to oppose the imposition of proposed Reformed General Sales Tax (RGST) on poultry sector and withdrawal of exemption/zero rating on processed chicken. Former Chairmen
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
All set for 'Tevta Skills Expo-2011'

All set for 'Tevta Skills Expo-2011'

All arrangements have been finalised for "Tevta Skills Expo-2011" being organised on 23rd and 24th May. The Chief Minister of the Punjab Shahbaz Sharif would inaugurate two-day Skills Expo on May 23. According to the spokesperson of the Technical and Voca
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Government fails to enforce parliament's resolution: Baloch

Government fails to enforce parliament's resolution: Baloch

The Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General, Liaquat Baloch, has said that the attacks by Nato helicopters inside our territory and drone attacks following the parliament's joint resolution were tantamount to kicking out such documents. Talking to media personn
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Germany ready to extend cooperation in renewable energy sources

Germany ready to extend cooperation in renewable energy sources

Germany, for being world leader in the renewable energy, is ready to extend co-operation to Pakistan in bridging gap between the demand and supply of electricity in the country which is passing through worst energy crisis at the moment. The Ambassador of
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Petrol pump looted

Petrol pump looted

Three armed dacoits managed to escape safely after looting a petrol pump in broad daylight here in the city on Wednesday. According to police, three armed dacoits stormed Khan Petroleum Services, held the staff at gunpoint, snatched Rs 80,000 from the man
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
NLC procures trucks for goods transportation

NLC procures trucks for goods transportation

Director, Co-ordination, National Logistic Cell (NLC), Brigadier, Mushtaq Bhatti has said that the cell had procured new trucks and after the arrival of the new vehicles by August this year the timely transportation of goods brought under Afghan Transit T
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
About 37 unregistered 'Deeni Madaris' operating in capital

About 37 unregistered 'Deeni Madaris' operating in capital

About 37 'Deeni Madaris' religious seminaries are still operating unregistered in the Federal Capital (FC) whereas Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has registered 154 'Deeni Madaris' religious seminaries so far, informed sources in Interio
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Pemra raids NHA's illegal FM radio

Pemra raids NHA's illegal FM radio

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) enforcement team on Wednesday raided an illegal FM Radio station being run by National Highways Authority (NHA). The illegal FM radio was being operated on "Islamabad, Peshawar Motorway (M-1) by NHA."
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Minister for reconstitution of PGJDC BoD

Minister for reconstitution of PGJDC BoD

Senior Minister for Industries and Defence Production, Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has instructed the officials of the Ministry to reconstitute the Board of Directors and Chairman of Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) within one week in con
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Seminar on 'Insulin Therapy' today

Seminar on 'Insulin Therapy' today

A seminar on "Insulin Therapy" will be held at National Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology (NIDE), Dow University of Health Sciences' Ojha Campus on Thursday. The programme has been specially organised for Family Physicians, said Director, National I
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Al Meezan holds seminar on 'Employee Benefits'

Al Meezan holds seminar on 'Employee Benefits'

Al Meezan Investment Management Limited (Al Meezan) organised a seminar on 'Employee Benefit-Tax saving and retirement planning'. The seminar was attended by top Human Resource personnel from various leading companies of the corporate sector. The speakers
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Affairs of district judiciary: CJ LHC takes serious notice

Affairs of district judiciary: CJ LHC takes serious notice

The Lahore High Court Chief Justice Ijaz Ahmad Chaudhry taking serious notice of influence exercises by officers of the high court in the affairs of district judiciary, directed all district and sessions judges and senior civil judges to bring such interf
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
LHC Bar team calls on CJP

LHC Bar team calls on CJP

"A lawyer being a professional, always remains in the pursuit of the legal knowledge and he should work hard to assist the Courts so as to provide justice to litigants at their door steps," said the Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chau
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Minimum tax on exporters: new mechanism in budget likely

Minimum tax on exporters: new mechanism in budget likely

The Federal Board of Revenue is expected to announce a new mechanism for levying minimum tax on exporters, bringing them out of the Presumptive Tax Regime (PTR) in the coming budget (2011-12). Sources told Business Recorder here on Wednesday the FB
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
FPCCI, PCGA delegation to attend SAARC cotton moot

FPCCI, PCGA delegation to attend SAARC cotton moot

A delegation of Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) and Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) reached Dhaka on Wednesday to attend SAARC Cotton Conference.
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
RTA issues new transport fares

RTA issues new transport fares

The Provincial Transport Authority (RTA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued revised fares on inter provincial and inter city routes in light of the enhanced diesel prices of Rs 97.31/- per litre. All Secretaries of RTA in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been directed
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
WWF-P organises ceremony

WWF-P organises ceremony

World Wide Fund for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-P) has on Wednesday held Syed Asad Ali Conservation Award and Living Planet Awards ceremony. Dr Saeed Elahi, provincial parliamentarian and convenor of the Sectoral Committee for Environment for PML-N, and Syed Bab
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Dispute Resolution Centre to be set up in Lahore

Dispute Resolution Centre to be set up in Lahore

Dispute Resolution Centre will be established in Lahore under the Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Project being financed and executed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Pakistan, a subsidiary of the World Bank, said IFC Pakistan's ADR Assoc
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Trial court directed to deal Moonis' case independently

Trial court directed to deal Moonis' case independently

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the trial court that it must deal with matter of Moonis Elahi according to the law and without being influenced by the proceedings of the Supreme Court.
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
AlHuda Centre to organise moot on Islamic Microfinance

AlHuda Centre to organise moot on Islamic Microfinance

AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics (CIBE) and AKHUWAT are organising International Conference on Islamic Microfinance on June 13 at Faisal Auditorium Islamabad wherein delegates from 12 countries will grace the occasion and 800 participants wi
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Raymond Davis case: families of Faizan, Faheem to be produced before LHC

Raymond Davis case: families of Faizan, Faheem to be produced before LHC

The families of Faizan and Faheem, killed by Raymond would be produced before the Lahore High Court (LHC) on May 23. This was told to the LHC by Assistant Advocate General Punjab Nayer Abbas Rizvi during course of proceedings of the petition seeking recov
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Salman Qureshi appointed Country Manager

Salman Qureshi appointed Country Manager

Salman Qureshi has been appointed as Country Manager, Pakistan for Lucy Switchgear of UK. Lucy Electric UK Limited with trading name of 'Lucy Switchgear' has recently launched its operations in Pakistan. Salman Qureshi has earlier worked as General Manger
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Lucy Switchgear begins operation in Pakistan

Lucy Switchgear begins operation in Pakistan

Lucy Electric UK Limited with trading name of "Lucy Switchgear" has launched its operations in Pakistan. Lucy Switchgear has entered the Pakistani market with a strong reputation within the electrical power distribution industry, having been in the busine
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Dual-office case: PPP Punjab passes resolution against LHC verdict

Dual-office case: PPP Punjab passes resolution against LHC verdict

Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) Punjab passed a resolution against the Lahore High Court (LHC) decision in dual office case on Wednesday. PPP Punjab chapter President Imtiaz Safdar Warraich presided over the meeting held at the PPP Punjab office. Opposition
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Plain areas remain under grip of heat

Plain areas remain under grip of heat

Plain areas of the country remained under the grip of severe heat wave conditions for the fifth day running on Wednesday Meteorological department said. In its forecast for Thursday (today) Met office said that mainly hot and dry weather with dust raising
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
Faisal town administration carries out railway track cleaning

Faisal town administration carries out railway track cleaning

The Municipal Administration Shah Faisal Town on Wednesday carried out cleaning on the both sides of the railway tracks in the limits of the town here. Member of the Sindh Assembly, Nishat Muhammad Zia Qadri accompanying Administrator Shah Faisal Town, Ka
Published 19 May, 2011 12:00am
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