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Print - 2011-05-23
Joint energy meeting with China soon: Masood

Joint energy meeting with China soon: Masood

Pakistan's Ambassador to China Masood Ahmed Khan said on Sunday that Pakistan and China will have a joint meeting to evolve mechanism for energy production. He said that the meeting would be held soon in China to solve the energy problem in Pakistan.
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
'Aashiyana Housing Scheme is for the poor'

'Aashiyana Housing Scheme is for the poor'

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that Aashiyana Housing Scheme is for the poor, labourers, widows and the families of martyrs and Pakistan Muslim League has had the honour in the 63 years' history of the country of realising the drea
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Child shot dead

Child shot dead

Security guard killed a minor child over petty issue in Nazimabad area here on Sunday, police said. According to details, a 10-year old child was, allegedly, picking up fruits from a garden while the guard opened fire on him. As a result, he died on the s
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Hailstorm plays havoc in South Punjab; 28 killed

Hailstorm plays havoc in South Punjab; 28 killed

At-least 28 people were killed and many others seriously injured in storm-related incidents in Alipur, Jhang, Taunsa, Sahiwal and Muzaffargarh, Okara and other cities on Saturday, South Punjab. TV news reported that 12 people died of lightning and other d
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
China visit 'more than satisfactory': Prime Minister

China visit 'more than satisfactory': Prime Minister

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said his recent visit to China was 'more than satisfactory'. The Prime Minister said that he had met with Chinese top leadership and held important and very useful discussions with them.
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Creative Pakistan film festival begins today

Creative Pakistan film festival begins today

A three-day festival of short films made by youngsters will start here on Monday at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) to help young talent for promoting their work. As many as 15 movies will be the part of event, which is being organised by Aka
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
PEW lauds Chinese positive stance

PEW lauds Chinese positive stance

The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Sunday said Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani's visit to steadfast partner China has made it clear that Beijing wants us to do more to become self-reliant. Chinese reluctance to provide cash support has not only brought
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Nine killed in Lower Kurram tribal feuds

Nine killed in Lower Kurram tribal feuds

At least nine persons were killed and several others injured in a fierce clash between the rival tribes in Lower Kurram area, police and witnesses said on Sunday.
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Flood survivors seek comprehensive budget allocation

Flood survivors seek comprehensive budget allocation

Hundreds of rural women from the flood-affected areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Sindh will gather, here on Tuesday, to demand budgetary allocation for a comprehensive flood rehabilitation package for women on priority.
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Jordan's King warns of fresh Middle East conflict

Jordan's King warns of fresh Middle East conflict

The prolonged stalemate in the Middle East peace process could lead to another conflict in the region if it continues, Jordan's King Abdullah II warned in an interview broadcast Sunday. "I just have a feeling that we're going to be living with the status
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Jordan's King warns of fresh Middle East conflict

Jordan's King warns of fresh Middle East conflict

The prolonged stalemate in the Middle East peace process could lead to another conflict in the region if it continues, Jordan's King Abdullah II warned in an interview broadcast Sunday. "I just have a feeling that we're going to be living with the status
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Excise rules creating confusion

Excise rules creating confusion

A vague provision in Federal Excise Rules, 2005 is creating practical difficulties the financial institutions to identify remittance as franchise fee, technical fee, or royalty, for deducting withholding tax, it is learnt. According to sources, rule 43A(7
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Excise rules creating confusion

Excise rules creating confusion

A vague provision in Federal Excise Rules, 2005 is creating practical difficulties the financial institutions to identify remittance as franchise fee, technical fee, or royalty, for deducting withholding tax, it is learnt. According to sources, rule 43A(7
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Excise rules creating confusion

Excise rules creating confusion

A vague provision in Federal Excise Rules, 2005 is creating practical difficulties the financial institutions to identify remittance as franchise fee, technical fee, or royalty, for deducting withholding tax, it is learnt. According to sources, rule 43A(7
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Imran questions Army's role in drone attacks

Imran questions Army's role in drone attacks

Chairman, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan on Sunday questioned the Pakistan Army's role in the ongoing war on terror especially in the US drone attacks, saying that the fresh WikiLeaks revelations have tarnished its image. He announced to launc
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Imran questions Army's role in drone attacks

Imran questions Army's role in drone attacks

Chairman, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan on Sunday questioned the Pakistan Army's role in the ongoing war on terror especially in the US drone attacks, saying that the fresh WikiLeaks revelations have tarnished its image. He announced to launc
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Summer vacations in June-July: Qaim

Summer vacations in June-July: Qaim

Summer vacations in schools of Sindh will be observed in the month of June and July, said Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah. He was replying to various questions of media persons after a press conference here Sunday on his return from South Korea. "
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Summer vacations in June-July: Qaim

Summer vacations in June-July: Qaim

Summer vacations in schools of Sindh will be observed in the month of June and July, said Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah. He was replying to various questions of media persons after a press conference here Sunday on his return from South Korea. "
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Hafeez for equitable taxation

Hafeez for equitable taxation

"The focus of the government in the coming budget will be on taxation which is equitable," said Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh at a pre-budget seminar organised by local newspaper here on Sunday.
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Hafeez for equitable taxation

Hafeez for equitable taxation

"The focus of the government in the coming budget will be on taxation which is equitable," said Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh at a pre-budget seminar organised by local newspaper here on Sunday.
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Hafeez for equitable taxation

Hafeez for equitable taxation

"The focus of the government in the coming budget will be on taxation which is equitable," said Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh at a pre-budget seminar organised by local newspaper here on Sunday.
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Saudi woman arrested after defying driving ban

Saudi woman arrested after defying driving ban

A Saudi woman has been arrested for defying a driving ban in kingdom, an activist said Sunday as female motorists prepared to break the traditional ban next month. Manal al-Sharif was arrested on Saturday while driving, a day after she posted footage on t
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Saudi woman arrested after defying driving ban

Saudi woman arrested after defying driving ban

A Saudi woman has been arrested for defying a driving ban in kingdom, an activist said Sunday as female motorists prepared to break the traditional ban next month. Manal al-Sharif was arrested on Saturday while driving, a day after she posted footage on t
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Biggest anti-nuclear Swiss protests in 25 years

Biggest anti-nuclear Swiss protests in 25 years

Organisers and police say that some 20,000 people turned out for Switerland's biggest anti-nuclear power demonstration in a generation. Demonstrators on Sunday marched peacefully near the Beznau commercial nuclear power plant, the oldest in Switzerland, i
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Biggest anti-nuclear Swiss protests in 25 years

Biggest anti-nuclear Swiss protests in 25 years

Organisers and police say that some 20,000 people turned out for Switerland's biggest anti-nuclear power demonstration in a generation. Demonstrators on Sunday marched peacefully near the Beznau commercial nuclear power plant, the oldest in Switzerland, i
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
MONEY WEEK: government versus private sector

MONEY WEEK: government versus private sector

The monetary policy statement narrates the simple dominance of government borrowing in money supply expansion during the ongoing fiscal year, leaving little recourse for the private sector. Budgetary support borrowing for July 1, 2010 to May 7, 2011 from
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
MONEY WEEK: government versus private sector

MONEY WEEK: government versus private sector

The monetary policy statement narrates the simple dominance of government borrowing in money supply expansion during the ongoing fiscal year, leaving little recourse for the private sector. Budgetary support borrowing for July 1, 2010 to May 7, 2011 from
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
MONEY WEEK: government versus private sector

MONEY WEEK: government versus private sector

The monetary policy statement narrates the simple dominance of government borrowing in money supply expansion during the ongoing fiscal year, leaving little recourse for the private sector. Budgetary support borrowing for July 1, 2010 to May 7, 2011 from
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Siege at Afghan police compound kills six

Siege at Afghan police compound kills six

Taliban suicide bombers killed six people, during a siege in a police building in eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, officials said, the latest in a series of high-profile attacks.
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Strauss-Kahn will be cleared of sex crimes: lawyer

Strauss-Kahn will be cleared of sex crimes: lawyer

Fallen IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn will plead not guilty and be cleared of attempting to rape a hotel chambermaid, his main lawyer said Sunday. The French politician remained holed up with an armed guard in a Broadway apartment while efforts were mad
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Britain ends Iraq military mission

Britain ends Iraq military mission

Britain concluded its naval training mission in Iraq on Sunday, more than eight years after it contributed the second largest contingent of troops to the US-led invasion that ousted Saddam Hussein. Despite having pulled out the vast majority of its troops
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Britain ends Iraq military mission

Britain ends Iraq military mission

Britain concluded its naval training mission in Iraq on Sunday, more than eight years after it contributed the second largest contingent of troops to the US-led invasion that ousted Saddam Hussein. Despite having pulled out the vast majority of its troops
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Annual Plan targets 4.2 percent growth

Annual Plan targets 4.2 percent growth

The government is to project 3.4 percent growth in agriculture, 3.1 percent in industry and 5 percent in services during the financial year 2011-12. Growth for 2011-12 is targeted at 4.2 percent with contribution of agriculture, industry and services sect
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Annual Plan targets 4.2 percent growth

Annual Plan targets 4.2 percent growth

The government is to project 3.4 percent growth in agriculture, 3.1 percent in industry and 5 percent in services during the financial year 2011-12. Growth for 2011-12 is targeted at 4.2 percent with contribution of agriculture, industry and services sect
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Annual Plan targets 4.2 percent growth

Annual Plan targets 4.2 percent growth

The government is to project 3.4 percent growth in agriculture, 3.1 percent in industry and 5 percent in services during the financial year 2011-12. Growth for 2011-12 is targeted at 4.2 percent with contribution of agriculture, industry and services sect
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Three rates of GST to be adopted in next budget

Three rates of GST to be adopted in next budget

The government has decided to implement three rates, instead of various slabs, in an effort to reform the existing general sales tax and exempt food, education, health and agriculture output at the farmer stage from tax in the next budget, 2011-12, it is
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Three rates of GST to be adopted in next budget

Three rates of GST to be adopted in next budget

The government has decided to implement three rates, instead of various slabs, in an effort to reform the existing general sales tax and exempt food, education, health and agriculture output at the farmer stage from tax in the next budget, 2011-12, it is
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Three rates of GST to be adopted in next budget

Three rates of GST to be adopted in next budget

The government has decided to implement three rates, instead of various slabs, in an effort to reform the existing general sales tax and exempt food, education, health and agriculture output at the farmer stage from tax in the next budget, 2011-12, it is
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Registration of new cars: adjustable advance tax rates may be increased

Registration of new cars: adjustable advance tax rates may be increased

One of the major budgetary measures under consideration for the documentation of economy in budget (2011-2012) is to substantially increase the existing rates of adjustable advance tax on the registration of new cars or annual renewal of registration of v
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Registration of new cars: adjustable advance tax rates may be increased

Registration of new cars: adjustable advance tax rates may be increased

One of the major budgetary measures under consideration for the documentation of economy in budget (2011-2012) is to substantially increase the existing rates of adjustable advance tax on the registration of new cars or annual renewal of registration of v
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Registration of new cars: adjustable advance tax rates may be increased

Registration of new cars: adjustable advance tax rates may be increased

One of the major budgetary measures under consideration for the documentation of economy in budget (2011-2012) is to substantially increase the existing rates of adjustable advance tax on the registration of new cars or annual renewal of registration of v
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Futures open interest up 1.3 percent

Futures open interest up 1.3 percent

Total open interest position at the futures counter inched up by 1.3 percent during the week ended on May 20, 2011 to reach at Rs 1.08 billion. The futures spreads, however declined by 26bps to 1.18 percent.
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Futures open interest up 1.3 percent

Futures open interest up 1.3 percent

Total open interest position at the futures counter inched up by 1.3 percent during the week ended on May 20, 2011 to reach at Rs 1.08 billion. The futures spreads, however declined by 26bps to 1.18 percent.
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Futures open interest up 1.3 percent

Futures open interest up 1.3 percent

Total open interest position at the futures counter inched up by 1.3 percent during the week ended on May 20, 2011 to reach at Rs 1.08 billion. The futures spreads, however declined by 26bps to 1.18 percent.
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Futures open interest up 1.3 percent

Futures open interest up 1.3 percent

Total open interest position at the futures counter inched up by 1.3 percent during the week ended on May 20, 2011 to reach at Rs 1.08 billion. The futures spreads, however declined by 26bps to 1.18 percent.
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Mixed trend on KSE

Mixed trend on KSE

Mixed trend was witnessed at Karachi share market during the week ended on May 20, 2011 due to investors'' cautious stance over prevailing political and economic situation in the country. The KSE-100 index, after moving both sides, closed at 11,973.38 poi
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Mixed trend on KSE

Mixed trend on KSE

Mixed trend was witnessed at Karachi share market during the week ended on May 20, 2011 due to investors' cautious stance over prevailing political and economic situation in the country. The KSE-100 index, after moving both sides, closed at 11,973.38 poin
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Mixed trend on KSE

Mixed trend on KSE

Mixed trend was witnessed at Karachi share market during the week ended on May 20, 2011 due to investors' cautious stance over prevailing political and economic situation in the country. The KSE-100 index, after moving both sides, closed at 11,973.38 poin
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Ongoing energy projects to be short of funds in 2011-12

Ongoing energy projects to be short of funds in 2011-12

The government could not allocate sufficient funds to some critical on-going energy sector projects including Diamer Basha Dam, Mangla Raising Project, Chashma Nuclear and National Trade Corridor projects in budget for 2011-12 due to tightened fiscal spac
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Ongoing energy projects to be short of funds in 2011-12

Ongoing energy projects to be short of funds in 2011-12

The government could not allocate sufficient funds to some critical on-going energy sector projects including Diamer Basha Dam, Mangla Raising Project, Chashma Nuclear and National Trade Corridor projects in budget for 2011-12 due to tightened fiscal spac
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Ongoing energy projects to be short of funds in 2011-12

Ongoing energy projects to be short of funds in 2011-12

The government could not allocate sufficient funds to some critical on-going energy sector projects including Diamer Basha Dam, Mangla Raising Project, Chashma Nuclear and National Trade Corridor projects in budget for 2011-12 due to tightened fiscal spac
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Germany helps mediate US talks with Taliban: report

Germany helps mediate US talks with Taliban: report

Germany is helping mediate secret, direct talks between the United States and the Afghan Taliban, with meetings taking place on German soil, Spiegel magazine reported here Sunday. Germany's special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Michael Stein
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Germany helps mediate US talks with Taliban: report

Germany helps mediate US talks with Taliban: report

Germany is helping mediate secret, direct talks between the United States and the Afghan Taliban, with meetings taking place on German soil, Spiegel magazine reported here Sunday. Germany's special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Michael Stein
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Obama would raid Pakistan again if militant found

Obama would raid Pakistan again if militant found

US President Barack Obama would approve a new incursion into Pakistan if the United States found another leading militant there, he said in a BBC interview broadcast on Sunday. US Navy SEALs killed al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, mastermind of the Septem
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Obama would raid Pakistan again if militant found

Obama would raid Pakistan again if militant found

US President Barack Obama would approve a new incursion into Pakistan if the United States found another leading militant there, he said in a BBC interview broadcast on Sunday. US Navy SEALs killed al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, mastermind of the Septem
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
NFC award creates serious structural issues: SBP chief

NFC award creates serious structural issues: SBP chief

Governor State Bank of Pakistan Shahid H Kardar has said that the National Finance Commission Award has created serious structural issues between the Federal and provincial governments that must be resolved for the long-term economic revival and political
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
NFC award creates serious structural issues: SBP chief

NFC award creates serious structural issues: SBP chief

Governor State Bank of Pakistan Shahid H Kardar has said that the National Finance Commission Award has created serious structural issues between the Federal and provincial governments that must be resolved for the long-term economic revival and political
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
NFC award creates serious structural issues: SBP chief

NFC award creates serious structural issues: SBP chief

Governor State Bank of Pakistan Shahid H Kardar has said that the National Finance Commission Award has created serious structural issues between the Federal and provincial governments that must be resolved for the long-term economic revival and political
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar past Rs 87

THE RUPEE: dollar past Rs 87

Panic buying of dollars as a result of different speculations pushed the rupee lower sharply against dollar on the money market during the week ended on May 21, 2011. On the interbank market, the rupee lost 115 paisa in relation to dollar for buying and s
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar past Rs 87

THE RUPEE: dollar past Rs 87

Panic buying of dollars as a result of different speculations pushed the rupee lower sharply against dollar on the money market during the week ended on May 21, 2011. On the interbank market, the rupee lost 115 paisa in relation to dollar for buying and s
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Netanyahu 'values' Obama call

Netanyahu 'values' Obama call

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he shared President Barack Obama's vision for peace in remarks appeared aimed at defusing a deepening row with the US leader.
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Netanyahu 'values' Obama call

Netanyahu 'values' Obama call

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he shared President Barack Obama's vision for peace in remarks appeared aimed at defusing a deepening row with the US leader.
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Obama sticks to Middle East vision, seeks to calm Israel

Obama sticks to Middle East vision, seeks to calm Israel

President Barack Obama on Sunday refused to back away from his new Middle East peacemaking vision that has angered Israel, as he addressed the Jewish state's staunchest American supporters amid a deep rift in US-Israeli ties.
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Obama sticks to Middle East vision, seeks to calm Israel

Obama sticks to Middle East vision, seeks to calm Israel

President Barack Obama on Sunday refused to back away from his new Middle East peacemaking vision that has angered Israel, as he addressed the Jewish state's staunchest American supporters amid a deep rift in US-Israeli ties.
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
PAF museum is visited by very large number of people on Sundays

PAF museum is visited by very large number of people on Sundays

Naval air base (PNS Mehran), which came under terrorist attack on Sunday night, is located next to Pakistan Air Force Museum (PAF Museum) at main Sharea-e-Faisal. A very large number of people visit this highly impressive museum every day.
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
PAF museum is visited by very large number of people on Sundays

PAF museum is visited by very large number of people on Sundays

Naval air base (PNS Mehran), which came under terrorist attack on Sunday night, is located next to Pakistan Air Force Museum (PAF Museum) at main Sharea-e-Faisal. A very large number of people visit this highly impressive museum every day.
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Two Naval staff killed

Two Naval staff killed

Two Pakistan Navy staff were killed in a militant attack on a naval air base here on Sunday, where troops were locked in battle with gunmen, a spokesman said Monday. "One of our officers and one Navy personnel have been martyred," Commodore Irfan ul Haq,
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Two Naval staff killed

Two Naval staff killed

Two Pakistan Navy staff were killed in a militant attack on a naval air base here on Sunday, where troops were locked in battle with gunmen, a spokesman said Monday. "One of our officers and one Navy personnel have been martyred," Commodore Irfan ul Haq,
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
NAVAL AIR BASE UNDER ATTACK

NAVAL AIR BASE UNDER ATTACK

Militants attacked a naval aviation base, PNS Mehran, off Sharea Faisal here on Sunday, killing at least four people, security officials said. Intelligence officials said between 15 and 20 attackers were inside the Mehran Base, and had attacked three hang
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
NAVAL AIR BASE UNDER ATTACK

NAVAL AIR BASE UNDER ATTACK

Militants attacked a naval aviation base, PNS Mehran, off Sharea Faisal here on Sunday, killing at least four people, security officials said. Intelligence officials said between 15 and 20 attackers were inside the Mehran Base, and had attacked three hang
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (May 22, 2011) and the forecast for Monday (May 23, 2011).

Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (May 16 - 21, 2011)

Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Wife of British diplomat plunges to death in NYC

Wife of British diplomat plunges to death in NYC

The wife of a British diplomat has died in an apparent suicide plunge from the roof of her New York City apartment building Police say 46-year-old Catherine Hurd jumped from the rooftop of her building on East 84th Street in Manhattan early Saturday. She
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Merkel's CDU suffers further reverse in Bremen vote

Merkel's CDU suffers further reverse in Bremen vote

Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives suffered their worst result for 52 years in the German city state of Bremen on Sunday as voters re-elected the Social Democratic-led coalition, exit polls showed.
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Japan eyeing plan for solar panels on all new buildings

Japan eyeing plan for solar panels on all new buildings

Japan, seeking to promote renewable energy as it struggles with the world's worst nuclear crisis in decades, may this week announce a plan to make solar panels compulsory on the roofs of all new buildings by 2030, the Nikkei newspaper said on Sunday.
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Israel approves new West Bank settler homes

Israel approves new West Bank settler homes

Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak has approved the construction of 294 new homes in Beitar Ilit settlement on the occupied West Bank, anti-settlement NGO Peace Now reported on Sunday. It also said that work had started on more than 2,000 settler homes s
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Tata denies attack on 'lazy' UK staff

Tata denies attack on 'lazy' UK staff

Indian tycoon Ratan Tata has denied calling his British staff lazy after a London newspaper quoted him attacking them for heading home early on Friday afternoons. The Tata Group issued a statement after the Times published an interview in which he describ
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
China pushes talks on North Korea as Kim visits

China pushes talks on North Korea as Kim visits

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao defended six-party talks proposed by Beijing as the way to defuse volatile divisions on the Korean peninsula, even as China hosted North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, blamed by Japan and South Korea for inflaming regional tensions.
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Future Management Accountants...

Future Management Accountants...

ICMAP recently conducted a counselling session on careers in management accounting: attended by professionals business and trade.
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Message from Chairman Karachi Branch Council of ICMAP

Message from Chairman Karachi Branch Council of ICMAP

I would like to extend my heartiest congratulation to all the Members, Students, and staff of ICAMP at the 60th Management Accountant Day. The Institute was founded on 23rd May 1951 and got statutory status in 1966 through Cost and Management Accountants
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Message from Chief Minister of Sindh

Message from Chief Minister of Sindh

I would like to extend my heartiest felicitations to all the members, students and management of ICMAP's Karachi Branch Council (KBC) for organising ICMAP's Management Accountants' Day - 2011, celebrating 60th year of contribution towards national economy
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Message from Governor of Sindh

Message from Governor of Sindh

I would like to appreciate the ICMAP's 60th Anniversary and also a 'Management Accountant Day'. The progress of any Institution is depending on how vibrant and innovative its members and students in organising conferences, seminars, workshops and other le
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Message from Federal Minister for Finance

Message from Federal Minister for Finance

As ICMAP's Karachi Branch Council is organising 60th Management Accountants' Day, I express my gratitude to all of you on this exciting event. Success is not a project rather it is a continuous drive to persistently move towards professional excellence in
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Message from Prime Minister, Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Message from Prime Minister, Islamic Republic of Pakistan

It is a matter of immense pleasure to felicitate all the members, students and management of ICMAP's Karachi Branch Council (KBC) for organising ICMAP's Management Accountants' Day - 2011, celebrating 60th year of contribution towards national economy.
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Message from President, Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Message from President, Islamic Republic of Pakistan

I would like to extend my heartiest felicitations to all the members, students and management of ICMAP's Karachi Branch Council (KBC) for organising ICMAP's Management Accountants' Day - 2011, celebrating 60th year of contribution towards national economy
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
'IMF programme has given us inflation, economic stagnation'

'IMF programme has given us inflation, economic stagnation'

Former finance ministers, prominent industrialists and economists have expressed great faith in the economic potential of the country provided we set our house in order, improve governance and tax collection and remove losses of govt owned industries.
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Lok Mela festival next month

Lok Mela festival next month

The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is all set to hold its annual Artisans-at-work festival, popularly known as "Lok Mela" in June next month.
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
Heritage Caravan explores unique Kalash culture

Heritage Caravan explores unique Kalash culture

The Heritage Caravan under the auspices of Tourism Corporation Khyber Paktunkhwa (TC-KPK) had explored rich and unique culture of Chitral. In second phase, the caravan headed by Dr Abdul Samad, Consultant, Directorate of Archeology & Museums, Khyber Pakht
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
JI chief for shunning IMF and World Bank

JI chief for shunning IMF and World Bank

The Jamaat e Islami chief, Syed Munawar Hasan, has said that as long as the International Monitory Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) held the steering of the country's economy, the goal of development and prosperity could not be achieved.
Published 23 May, 2011 12:00am
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