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Print - 2011-05-29
Cut likely in POL prices

Cut likely in POL prices

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) is likely to reduce the prices of different petroleum products by up to Rs 6, officials said on Saturday. According to sources in Ogra, the government may reduce the petrol price by Rs 1.5 per litre, kerosene oi
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (May 28, 2011).

Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (May 28, 2011).

Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (May 28, 2011).

Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (May 28, 2011).

Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (May 28, 2011).

Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (May 28, 2011).

Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Rates of Pipe Fittings

Rates of Pipe Fittings

Pipe fitting rates in rupees prevailing in the markets in Karachi on Saturday (May 28, 2011).

Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Eight killed in Bajaur suicide blast

Eight killed in Bajaur suicide blast

Eight persons including two leaders of the Salarzai tribe were killed and eleven others injured in a suicide blast in Pashat, Bajaur Agency on Saturday. The injured were rushed to Agency Headquarters Hospital, Khar for medical treatment. The condition of
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (May 28, 2011).

Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Eight killed in Bajaur suicide blast

Eight killed in Bajaur suicide blast

Eight persons including two leaders of the Salarzai tribe were killed and eleven others injured in a suicide blast in Pashat, Bajaur Agency on Saturday. The injured were rushed to Agency Headquarters Hospital, Khar for medical treatment. The condition of
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (May 28, 2011).

Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Pak-Afghan trade deal may be implemented from mid-June

Pak-Afghan trade deal may be implemented from mid-June

Pakistan and Afghanistan plan to implement a long-awaited transit trade deal that would help war-ravaged Afghanistan boost its trade and economy from the middle of June, a Pakistani official said on Saturday. The US-sponsored trade accord signed in Octobe
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (May 28, 2011).

Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Pak-Afghan trade deal may be implemented from mid-June

Pak-Afghan trade deal may be implemented from mid-June

Pakistan and Afghanistan plan to implement a long-awaited transit trade deal that would help war-ravaged Afghanistan boost its trade and economy from the middle of June, a Pakistani official said on Saturday. The US-sponsored trade accord signed in Octobe
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (May 28, 2011).

Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Pak-Afghan trade deal may be implemented from mid-June

Pak-Afghan trade deal may be implemented from mid-June

Pakistan and Afghanistan plan to implement a long-awaited transit trade deal that would help war-ravaged Afghanistan boost its trade and economy from the middle of June, a Pakistani official said on Saturday. The US-sponsored trade accord signed in Octobe
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (May 28, 2011).

Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Controversy over non-cancellation of adjudication SRO

Controversy over non-cancellation of adjudication SRO

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has forgotten to rescind an old Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) pertaining to adjudication, despite introduction of new procedures for adjudication of tax related cases following abolition of section 45 of Sales Tax Act
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (May 28, 2011).

Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Controversy over non-cancellation of adjudication SRO

Controversy over non-cancellation of adjudication SRO

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has forgotten to rescind an old Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) pertaining to adjudication, despite introduction of new procedures for adjudication of tax related cases following abolition of section 45 of Sales Tax Act
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Controversy over non-cancellation of adjudication SRO

Controversy over non-cancellation of adjudication SRO

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has forgotten to rescind an old Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) pertaining to adjudication, despite introduction of new procedures for adjudication of tax related cases following abolition of section 45 of Sales Tax Act
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (May 28, 2011).

Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
FBR collects Rs 1,274.525 billion thus far

FBR collects Rs 1,274.525 billion thus far

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 1274.525 billion during July-May (2010-11) against downward revised annual target of Rs 1588 billion, reflecting a shortfall of Rs 313.475 billion. Sources told Business Recorder her
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
FBR collects Rs 1,274.525 billion thus far

FBR collects Rs 1,274.525 billion thus far

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 1274.525 billion during July-May (2010-11) against downward revised annual target of Rs 1588 billion, reflecting a shortfall of Rs 313.475 billion. Sources told Business Recorder her
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (May 28, 2011).

Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
FBR collects Rs 1,274.525 billion thus far

FBR collects Rs 1,274.525 billion thus far

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 1274.525 billion during July-May (2010-11) against downward revised annual target of Rs 1588 billion, reflecting a shortfall of Rs 313.475 billion. Sources told Business Recorder her
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Five percent combined ST rate acceptable by zero-rated sectors

Five percent combined ST rate acceptable by zero-rated sectors

Textile Association of the Council of All Pakistan Textile Associations (CAPTA) has in principle agreed to accept combined rate of 5 percent, instead of 4-6 percent, on the local supply chain of five zero-rated sectors in the budget for 2011-12.
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Five percent combined ST rate acceptable by zero-rated sectors

Five percent combined ST rate acceptable by zero-rated sectors

Textile Association of the Council of All Pakistan Textile Associations (CAPTA) has in principle agreed to accept combined rate of 5 percent, instead of 4-6 percent, on the local supply chain of five zero-rated sectors in the budget for 2011-12.
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Five percent combined ST rate acceptable by zero-rated sectors

Five percent combined ST rate acceptable by zero-rated sectors

Textile Association of the Council of All Pakistan Textile Associations (CAPTA) has in principle agreed to accept combined rate of 5 percent, instead of 4-6 percent, on the local supply chain of five zero-rated sectors in the budget for 2011-12.
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Nespak gets green signal to undertake IP pipeline feasibility

Nespak gets green signal to undertake IP pipeline feasibility

The government has given green signal to National Engineering Services Pakistan (Nespak) to undertake feasibility study on Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project, Business Recorder has learnt. This was decided during a meeting held in the Ministry of P
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (May 28, 2011) and for Sunday (May 29, 2011).
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Nespak gets green signal to undertake IP pipeline feasibility

Nespak gets green signal to undertake IP pipeline feasibility

The government has given green signal to National Engineering Services Pakistan (Nespak) to undertake feasibility study on Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project, Business Recorder has learnt. This was decided during a meeting held in the Ministry of P
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (May 28, 2011).

Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Nespak gets green signal to undertake IP pipeline feasibility

Nespak gets green signal to undertake IP pipeline feasibility

The government has given green signal to National Engineering Services Pakistan (Nespak) to undertake feasibility study on Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project, Business Recorder has learnt. This was decided during a meeting held in the Ministry of P
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (May 28, 2011).

Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Rs 26.52 billion irregularities detected in RPP deals

Rs 26.52 billion irregularities detected in RPP deals

Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has detected massive irregularities, embezzlements, losses and mismanagement amounting to more than Rs 26.52 billion and US $591.5 million in Rental Power Projects (RPPs) initiated by PEPCO and PPIB. According to AGP's Re
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (May 28, 2011) and the forecast for Sunday (May 29, 2011).

Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Rs 26.52 billion irregularities detected in RPP deals

Rs 26.52 billion irregularities detected in RPP deals

Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has detected massive irregularities, embezzlements, losses and mismanagement amounting to more than Rs 26.52 billion and US $591.5 million in Rental Power Projects (RPPs) initiated by PEPCO and PPIB. According to AGP's Re
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Rs 26.52 billion irregularities detected in RPP deals

Rs 26.52 billion irregularities detected in RPP deals

Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has detected massive irregularities, embezzlements, losses and mismanagement amounting to more than Rs 26.52 billion and US $591.5 million in Rental Power Projects (RPPs) initiated by PEPCO and PPIB. According to AGP''s R
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Ogra chief removed

Ogra chief removed

Chairman Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), Tauqir Sadiq, has been removed from office (officially sent on forced leave) after the Prime Minister, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani gave a green signal for the change. Sadiq is a close relative of Senator Jahan
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Ogra chief removed

Ogra chief removed

Chairman Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), Tauqir Sadiq, has been removed from office (officially sent on forced leave) after the Prime Minister, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani gave a green signal for the change. Sadiq is a close relative of Senator Jahan
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Ogra chief removed

Ogra chief removed

Chairman Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), Tauqir Sadiq, has been removed from office (officially sent on forced leave) after the Prime Minister, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani gave a green signal for the change. Sadiq is a close relative of Senator Jahan
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Economic stability restored: Prime Minister

Economic stability restored: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani welcoming the participants of the annual meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) said that since start of our government in 2008, we have faced serious economic challenges. The world-wide economic recession als
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Economic stability restored: Prime Minister

Economic stability restored: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani welcoming the participants of the annual meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) said that since start of our government in 2008, we have faced serious economic challenges. The world-wide economic recession als
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Economic stability restored: Prime Minister

Economic stability restored: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani welcoming the participants of the annual meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) said that since start of our government in 2008, we have faced serious economic challenges. The world-wide economic recession als
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Budget to be presented in National Assembly, Senate on June 3

Budget to be presented in National Assembly, Senate on June 3

The budget session of the National Assembly and Senate would be held separately on June 3, and the same day Budget for 2011-12 would be presented in both Houses of the Parliament it is learnt. Sources in the National Assembly Secretariat said that Finance
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Budget to be presented in National Assembly, Senate on June 3

Budget to be presented in National Assembly, Senate on June 3

The budget session of the National Assembly and Senate would be held separately on June 3, and the same day Budget for 2011-12 would be presented in both Houses of the Parliament it is learnt. Sources in the National Assembly Secretariat said that Finance
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Budget to be presented in National Assembly, Senate on June 3

Budget to be presented in National Assembly, Senate on June 3

The budget session of the National Assembly and Senate would be held separately on June 3, and the same day Budget for 2011-12 would be presented in both Houses of the Parliament it is learnt. Sources in the National Assembly Secretariat said that Finance
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Nawaz asks people to 'revolt' against circumstances

Nawaz asks people to 'revolt' against circumstances

Pakistan Muslim League-N Quaid Nawaz Sharif on Saturday called upon the nation to challenge the prevailing political circumstances in order to bring about a change in the situation. Expressing deep concerns over the breach of country's sovereignty by the
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Nawaz asks people to 'revolt' against circumstances

Nawaz asks people to 'revolt' against circumstances

Pakistan Muslim League-N Quaid Nawaz Sharif on Saturday called upon the nation to challenge the prevailing political circumstances in order to bring about a change in the situation. Expressing deep concerns over the breach of country's sovereignty by the
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
CNG to be dearer by 15 percent from July 1

CNG to be dearer by 15 percent from July 1

The government has decided to increase the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) by 15 percent from July 1, 2011, used in cars, wagons and buses, official sources told Business Recorder. According to the prevalent CNG Policy, the price of CNG is fi
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
CNG to be dearer by 15 percent from July 1

CNG to be dearer by 15 percent from July 1

The government has decided to increase the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) by 15 percent from July 1, 2011, used in cars, wagons and buses, official sources told Business Recorder. According to the prevalent CNG Policy, the price of CNG is fi
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
CNG to be dearer by 15 percent from July 1

CNG to be dearer by 15 percent from July 1

The government has decided to increase the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) by 15 percent from July 1, 2011, used in cars, wagons and buses, official sources told Business Recorder. According to the prevalent CNG Policy, the price of CNG is fi
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Cut likely in POL prices

Cut likely in POL prices

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) is likely to reduce the prices of different petroleum products by up to Rs 6, officials said on Saturday. According to sources in Ogra, the government may reduce the petrol price by Rs 1.5 per litre, kerosene oi
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Cut likely in POL prices

Cut likely in POL prices

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) is likely to reduce the prices of different petroleum products by up to Rs 6, officials said on Saturday. According to sources in Ogra, the government may reduce the petrol price by Rs 1.5 per litre, kerosene oi
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Iesco power suspension notice

Iesco power suspension notice

According to Iesco spokesman, due to electricity maintenance/development work the power supply of the areas fall under the following feeders would remain suspended as under: On Tuesday (May 31) morning 8am to 11am, Race Course feeder, Iqbal Road feeder, M
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
'Indian forces can never suppress Kashmiris' voice'

'Indian forces can never suppress Kashmiris' voice'

Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front Chairman, Muhammad Yasin Malik has said that India wants to suppress Kashmiris' peaceful liberation movement through the use of brute force but it will never succeed in its designs. He expressed these views during a meet
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Supreme Court to resume hearing of high profile cases next week

Supreme Court to resume hearing of high profile cases next week

The Supreme Court will resume hearing from next week on various high- profile cases including Bank of Punjab case and a suo motto case regarding Rs 256 billion written-off loans by various banks from 1971 to 2009. The Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaud
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
SIC decides to initiate 'Defence of Pakistan Movement'

SIC decides to initiate 'Defence of Pakistan Movement'

In order to create awareness among the masses regarding the challenges to the sovereignty, independence and integrity of Pakistan, Sunni Ittihad Council (SIC) has decided to initiate "Defence of Pakistan Movement". This was announced by the chairman SIC,
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
IAL Saatchi to tackle Olympics

IAL Saatchi to tackle Olympics

IAL Saatchi & Saatchi, one of country's oldest and highly reputed advertising agencies, is taking a novel approach towards igniting employee motivation; it is challenging its staff to their own Olympics showdown.
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Pak-Malaysia trade could be doubled in next five years

Pak-Malaysia trade could be doubled in next five years

Enormous trade potential between Pakistan and Malaysia exists and it could be doubled from current level and both businessmen and governments are striving making it a common goal, the newly established Malaysia-Pakistan Business Council is currently in th
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
FMOA for withdrawal of mining policy

FMOA for withdrawal of mining policy

Sher Bandi Khan Marwat, President Frontier Mine Owners Association (FMOA), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has termed the existing mining policy deteriorating for the sector and called for its immediate withdrawal, saying the ratio of mine lease has immensely declined
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Iran and Pakistan to collaborate in education sector

Iran and Pakistan to collaborate in education sector

Leading universities of Iran will soon collaborate with Pakistani universities and have joint ventures in different fields of education. This was expressed by Focal Person Women of Iran, Dr Masooma Mohammadi, leading an Iranian delegation, during her visi
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
PSO issued tender for 1.67 million tonnes fuel oil

PSO issued tender for 1.67 million tonnes fuel oil

Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has issued a tender seeking up to 1.67 million tonnes of fuel oil, for August to October delivery, steady to its previous tender volumes of 1.62 million tonnes for June to October, its website showed on Saturday.
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Prime Minister for optimal use of financial resources

Prime Minister for optimal use of financial resources

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday stressed for close co-ordination between federation and provinces for the optimal use of financial resources. He emphasised that reform process should not be limited only to the federal level but also be
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Pak-Energy Provisions 2011: call for implementation of Building Code

Pak-Energy Provisions 2011: call for implementation of Building Code

The top officials of leading development institutions and power distribution companies on Saturday unanimously called for implementation of Building Code of Pakistan-Energy Provisions 2011 to conserve energy in a bid to steer the country out of worsening
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Nawaz for inquiry into Abbottabad incident

Nawaz for inquiry into Abbottabad incident

Pakistan Muslim League-N Chief, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Saturday stressed the need for implementing the resolution adopted by parliament for independent commission to investigate Abbotabad incident. Addressing a gathering outside Circuit House, he said t
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Two brothers killed in court premises

Two brothers killed in court premises

Two real brothers were killed in a firing incident in the premises of session court on Saturday. According to the police, the attacker managed to enter in the court with a pistol and fired several bullets on both the brothers Ali Imran Butt s/o Iqbal Butt
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Futures trading of cotton: PCF opposes SECP approval for PMEX

Futures trading of cotton: PCF opposes SECP approval for PMEX

Pakistan Cotton Forum (PCF) has opposed the SECP approval to Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited (PMEX) for the introduction futures trading in cotton. Chairman PCF Seth Muhammad Akbar has expressed serious concerns on restarting the cotton futures tradi
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Official circles protecting RAW agents by blaming Taliban: JI chief

Official circles protecting RAW agents by blaming Taliban: JI chief

The Jamaat-i-Islami chief, Syed Munawar Hasan, has said the forensic report of the terrorist attack at the Pakistan naval ship had proved that the government circles had been constantly protecting the anti-state elements involved in terrorism.
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Youm-e-Takbir celebrated in Multan

Youm-e-Takbir celebrated in Multan

Youm-e-Takbir was celebrated in Multan by the PML-N 's all wings to commemorate the nuclear tests conducted by Pakistan on May 28 1998 in response to Indian nuclear explosions. Two main functions were held in Multan. One was presided over by Zahid Bahar H
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Cleanliness campaign in Murree to begin from May 30

Cleanliness campaign in Murree to begin from May 30

Punjab Environment Department has decided to launch a cleanliness campaign in Murree from May 30 to June 4 to clean roads, streets and drains. The campaign will be launched in collaboration with the district government of Rawalpindi. This was decided in a
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Six TTP activists arrested

Six TTP activists arrested

Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh police on Saturday claimed to have arrested six militants of banned outfit Tehreek Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and recovered huge cache of drugs, arms and ammunition from their possession. A team headed by SSP CID
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Exemplary punishments for the terrorists

Exemplary punishments for the terrorists

During the Parliament in-camera session Faisal Abidi asked the ISI Chief General Pasha how many terrorists were arrested by Army. According to him 922 terrorists have been arrested so far, but none of them get punished. Obviously nobody can testify agains
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Respecting mother

Respecting mother

A mother is equally respected in all religions and societies throughout the world. Nonetheless, Islam has given more importance to a mother when our Holy Prophet disclosed: "Heaven is under the foot of the mother." I was really shocked to see the report i
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Clinton seeks to patch fraying ties on Pakistan visit

Clinton seeks to patch fraying ties on Pakistan visit

Shaukat Mahmoud was on his way to Friday prayers at Islamabad's Red Mosque. Although he distrusts Western reporters and initially refused to talk, his hostility towards the United States got the better of him. "The defamation of Muslims in the world is ma
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Reforms in tax laws - II

Reforms in tax laws - II

Budget proposal for amendments Income Tax Ordinance, 2001: The existing Tax to GDP ratio is substantially low. The FBR has put efforts to increase the ratio; but all the efforts are aimed at increasing the tax collection from the existing taxpayers
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Rising food prices and status of poverty-related MDG

Rising food prices and status of poverty-related MDG

Rising food prices in recent years is a universal phenomenon. It is mainly the outcome of poor weather conditions, rising oil prices and the growing trend among food grain producing countries towards a protectionist agriculture policy in general and also
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Cameron's much welcome remarks

Cameron's much welcome remarks

Speaking at a news conference in London on Wednesday, alongside US President Barack Obama, British Prime Minister David Cameron made remarks that would be widely welcomed in this country - all the more so considering that during his last year's visit to I
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Audit must be about correction

Audit must be about correction

The Business Recorder has been running a series of exclusive stories based on the Audit Report that highlights embezzlements, irregularities and mismanagement in several government ministries as well as in autonomous entities. There is a connect be
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
PML-N women wing observes 'Youm-e-Takbir'

PML-N women wing observes 'Youm-e-Takbir'

Pakistan Muslim League-N women wing Saturday observed "Yum-e-Takbir" day in connection with 13th anniversary of nuclear explosions. To mark the day, PML-N women wing held a ceremony here at Peshawar Press Club presided over party by woman legislator in Kh
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
'Punjab government takes bold decision of renouncing foreign aid'

'Punjab government takes bold decision of renouncing foreign aid'

Punjab Chief Minister, Shahbaz Sharif has said that Punjab government under the leadership of Quaid Pakistan Muslim League-N, Mian Nawaz Sharif has taken a historic decision of renouncing foreign aid, and it would be proved by implementing that decision t
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Indian NTBs hampering growth in Indo-Pak bilateral trade

Indian NTBs hampering growth in Indo-Pak bilateral trade

The burgeoning non-tariff barriers (NTBs) from India are hampering growth in bilateral trade between India and Pakistan, said the textile industry circles. Pakistan textile for domestic consumption is being discouraged with Pakistan-specific NTBs, ranges
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
Punjab food department procures over 2.9 million tons of wheat

Punjab food department procures over 2.9 million tons of wheat

Punjab Food Department has so far procured over 2.9 million tons of wheat against the target of 3.5 million tons, while Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (Passco) procured 898,944 metric tons of wheat against a target of 1.3 million t
Published 29 May, 2011 12:00am
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