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Print - 2011-06-30
26 Yemeni soldiers, 17 militants killed

26 Yemeni soldiers, 17 militants killed

At least 26 Yemen government soldiers and 17 Islamist militants linked to al Qaeda were killed on Wednesday in heavy fighting for control of a stadium near the southern city of Zinjibar, officials said. The military setback, following reports that 300 of
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Egypt police clash with youths; over 1,000 hurt

Egypt police clash with youths; over 1,000 hurt

Police in Cairo fired tear gas on Wednesday at hundreds of stone-throwing Egyptian youths after a night of clashes that left over 1,000 people injured. The violence began after families of people killed in the uprising that ousted President Hosni Mubarak
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Flash floods in Philippines kill 25; 15 missing

Flash floods in Philippines kill 25; 15 missing

Flash floods triggered by torrential rains swept away dozens of houses in the southern Philippines and killed at least 25 people, mostly children, officials said Wednesday. At least 15 other people were missing. About 20,000 families were affected by floo
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Libya campaign legal, making progress, says Obama

Libya campaign legal, making progress, says Obama

President Barack Obama on Wednesday strongly defended his decision to intervene in Libya, saying he consulted with Congress and operated within legal guidelines in approving a narrow, UN-mandated mission. "We have carried out that narrow mission in exempl
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Availing amnesty scheme: FBR not to extend last date

Availing amnesty scheme: FBR not to extend last date

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Member Inland Revenue Khawar Khurshid Butt has said on Wednesday the FBR will not extend the last date for availing amnesty schemes announced through SRO.647 (I)/2011, SRO.648 (I)/2011 and SRO.646 (I)/2011 beyond June 30, 20
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
FBR set to achieve Rs 1,588 billion target

FBR set to achieve Rs 1,588 billion target

The Federal Board of Revenue with Herculean efforts has succeeded in provisionally amassing Rs 1554 billion during July-June 29, 2011 against the target of Rs 1,588 billion, confirming possible achievement of the revenue collection target by June 30, 2011
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
FBR clarifies

FBR clarifies

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified that in a case where refund becomes due to any person in consequence of a decision or judgement at any stage after the issuance of this notification, the sales tax or federal excise duty deposited by that p
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Summer hotter than that of last year: survey

Summer hotter than that of last year: survey

According to the results of a Gilani Research Foundation survey carried out by Gallup Pakistan, 74 percent of Pakistanis stated that summer this time around was definitely hotter than last year.
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Car workshop owner, worker shot dead

Car workshop owner, worker shot dead

An owner of an automobile shop and his labourer on Wednesday were shot dead while another labourer was injured near Al Asif Square within the limits of Sohrab Goth police station.
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
LA-41 Kashmir Valley-6: EC criticised for polls postponement

LA-41 Kashmir Valley-6: EC criticised for polls postponement

PPP provincial president, Syed Zahir Ali Shah, has criticised the Election Commission for postponement of elections in Legislative Assembly LA-41 Kashmir Valley-6, and termed that it was a conspiracy to deprive Kashmiri people from their democratic and co
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
AJK election: Firdous urges PML-N to accept PPP victory

AJK election: Firdous urges PML-N to accept PPP victory

Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Wednesday, urged PML-N to stop politics on Kashmir and accept the mandate given by people of Azad Kashmir. While reacting to the allegations leveled by PML-N regarding alleged riggin
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Three killed, 17 hurt in roof collapse

Three killed, 17 hurt in roof collapse

In two separate incidents of roof collapse three people were killed while 17 others received injuries early Wednesday in Shahadara and Walton colony. According to initial reports and Rescue 1122 sources, three workers were killed as the roof of a truck st
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
15 officers booked on corruption charges

15 officers booked on corruption charges

Anti Corruption Multan on Wednesday booked 15 officials including district officer water management, tehsildar of land requisition, inspector excise and others on the charges of corruption, nepotism and unfair use of authority. The Anti Corruption officer
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Golden jubilee celebrations: ICAP to organise two-day conference

Golden jubilee celebrations: ICAP to organise two-day conference

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) is going to organise a two-day conference from July 26-27 to observe its 50th anniversary. Pervez Muslim, Chairman Conference Committee ICAP stated this, while addressing the Golden Jubilee Media Launc
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Tuesday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Tuesday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
New York cotton settles down

New York cotton settles down

Most US cotton futures closed lower on Wednesday, in another light-volume session, before release of a key government plantings report due early Thursday, brokers said. Benchmark December cotton on ICE Futures US fell 0.61 cent to finish at $1.2140 per lb
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
US copper higher

US copper higher

Copper ended up over 1 percent on Tuesday, as a rallying euro and optimism in front of a Greek vote on austerity measures this week spurred improved risk appetite across the broader markets. Copper's gains counterbalanced further soft economic readings in
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Shanghai copper soars

Shanghai copper soars

The most-active September copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange closed nearly 1.4 percent higher at 68,080 yuan per tonne on Wednesday. Data on Wednesday showed that Japanese refined copper exports to China inched up 0.8 percent in May from Apr
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Copper at two-month high

Copper at two-month high

Copper hit its highest in nearly two months on Wednesday as risk appetite improved following the safe passage through the Greek parliament of an austerity plan that may help save the country from bankruptcy. Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Oil jumps three percent

Oil jumps three percent

Oil jumped as much as 3 percent on Wednesday, ending at the highest level in a week, as sharp drawdowns in US crude and gasoline stocks fed a rally spawned when Greece passed an austerity plan to avoid a sovereign debt default. Oil's surge mirrored moveme
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Tokyo and Shanghai rubber up

Tokyo and Shanghai rubber up

Tokyo rubber futures rose on Wednesday as optimism about a solution to Greece's debt problems helped soothe worries about the global economy and the outlook for demand, and firmer oil prices provided additional support, dealers said. The benchmark rubber
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
New York sugar soars to 3-1/2 month high

New York sugar soars to 3-1/2 month high

Sugar prices closed up 4.2 percent at 3-1/2 month highs on Tuesday, on lower-than-expected crush data in top grower Brazil, while arabica coffee prices vaulted after a minor Brazilian coffee region was hit by frost. Cocoa settled up a shade in quiet trade
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Malaysian palm oil up

Malaysian palm oil up

Malaysian palm oil futures rose 1.5 percent on Wednesday as traders continued to adjust their positions and eye strong export data after the market fell to an eight-month low earlier this week. Traders are on the lookout for Malaysia's June export data du
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Liffe cocoa extends gains

Liffe cocoa extends gains

Liffe September cocoa ended 41 pounds higher at 1,959 pounds a tonne on Wednesday. Market extended recent bounce, trading above the 20-month low hit earlier in June. Liffe September robusta coffee ended $18 lower at $2,472 a tonne, trimming gains made on
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Gold edges up in Asia

Gold edges up in Asia

Gold edged higher on Wednesday on optimism that Greece's parliament will approve an austerity plan later in the day, underpinning positive sentiment for bullion and other commodities. Light physical buying in Asia also helped support prices, although the
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
US gold moves higher

US gold moves higher

Gold edged higher on Tuesday, rising past $1,500 an ounce and snapping three sessions of declines, as hopes that Greece would pass unpopular austerity measures boosted the euro and fuelled investor risk appetite for commodities. Spot gold was up 0.2 perce
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Gold rises in Europe

Gold rises in Europe

Gold edged higher on Wednesday after the Greek parliament approved a five-year austerity plan, which supported the euro and boosted other risk-linked assets. Gold usually gains in periods of greater investor aversion, but the Greek debt crisis, and its im
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: sugar falls

US MIDDAY: sugar falls

Raw sugar futures reversed course and headed lower on profit-taking after hitting a 3-1/2-month high for a second straight day early on Wednesday, and arabica coffee erased gains from the previous session's rally. Cocoa futures moved higher along with oth
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn soars four percent

US MIDDAY: corn soars four percent

US corn futures soared more than 4 percent on Wednesday on rising concern over crop prospects and ahead of a government report that is expected to show quarterly stocks at the lowest level in seven years. The July corn contract, trading without the daily
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper soars

US MIDDAY: copper soars

Copper surged nearly 3 percent to end at its priciest in nearly two months Wednesday, as repressed buyers flooded the market after a Greek parliament vote to accept austerity measures bolstered risk appetite. In New York, the key September COMEX contract
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold climbs

US MIDDAY: gold climbs

Gold rose on Wednesday, after the Greek parliament approved debt austerity measures that boosted the euro against the dollar and fuelled investor appetite for commodities and other riskier assets. Bullion's second straight day of gains partially offset re
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Partial solar eclipse on July 1

Partial solar eclipse on July 1

A partial solar eclipse will be visible from southern ocean of South Africa on July 1 (Friday), according to the report issued by Pakistan Meteorological Climate Data Processing Centre. However, it will begin at 1254 hours and end at 1423 hours, Pakistan
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Byco plans storage facilities at MehmoodKot, Machike, Shikarpur

Byco plans storage facilities at MehmoodKot, Machike, Shikarpur

In order to increase its storage capacity, Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited (BPPL) is planning to develop new storage facilities at MehmoodKot, Machike and Shikarpur. The land procurement is in final stages for proposed Machike and MehmoodKot Terminals. Th
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Etihad Airways declared as airline with best first class

Etihad Airways declared as airline with best first class

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been declared as the airline with the Best First Class in the world, according to Skytrex's annual World Airline Awards. It is also ranked number six in the Airline of the Year overall
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Legacy of a dictator's ban

Legacy of a dictator's ban

The arrest of Brigadier Ali has brought to limelight a political group, called Party of Liberation (In Arabic, Hizb ut-Tahrir). On our TV talk shows we see all sorts of political leaders, discussing, debating, ranting and lamenting over Pakistan's state o
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Thriving north Afghan city prepares for security handover

Thriving north Afghan city prepares for security handover

In Mazar-e-Sharif, northern Afghanistan, life appears decidedly normal. Cranes soar in the blue skies over traffic-filled streets and well-stocked markets, while builders toil on new multi-storey houses springing up around the city. The capital of Balkh p
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Creating success: building leaders at every level

Creating success: building leaders at every level

The ability to master revolutionary change leads to success. It requires taking on the dramatic challenge of creatively destroying and remaking societies and cultures in order to improve them, and doing so repeatedly. In order for nations to win, revoluti
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Exiting - but not quite

Exiting - but not quite

Differences between Pakistan and the US over Afghanistan settlement are now out in the open. Pakistan is not pleased with the US bypassing it to hold direct negotiations with the Taliban. Prime Minister Gilani issued a statement on the eve of Tuesday's tr
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Kabul's blame-game

Kabul's blame-game

That Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir has taken strong exception to the 'blame-game' against Pakistan the Karzai administration so frequently indulges in as was very much expected. "We need to end this blame-game. We need to take ownership of our affairs;
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Power shortfall

Power shortfall

The severe power shortfall is into its third year. The government continues to insist that it is an inherited problem and that its solution would necessarily take some time. However, this explanation is premised on an inordinate focus on one reason for ma
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Gas line blown up in Dera Bugti

Gas line blown up in Dera Bugti

Unknown men blew up another gas pipeline in Pirkoh area of Dera Bugti district on Wednesday. According to the Levies force, unidentified men had attached explosive materials with gas pipeline which exploded. The blast damaged 16-inch diameter gas pipeline
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
20 more government colleges to be part of Sindh education system

20 more government colleges to be part of Sindh education system

The Sindh government would add twenty more colleges to its education system from the upcoming academic session, it was learnt on Wednesday. Sixteen out of the twenty colleges would be for girls while the rest would be boys colleges.
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
KSE: FIPI down 77 percent in first half fiscal year 2011

KSE: FIPI down 77 percent in first half fiscal year 2011

The foreign investors' portfolio investment (FIPI) at the local equity market declined by 77 percent to $63 million in the first half of 2011 as compared to $271 million in the same period last year. With the daily trading volumes in local bourse shrinkin
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Students smoking Shisha face health risks

Students smoking Shisha face health risks

The growing epidemic of Shisha (water-pipe smoking), a lethal add-on as a menu item in public cafes and restaurants causing chronic diseases especially among youngsters, learnt Business Recorder. The trend of smoking Shisha, containing 60% tobacco,
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Pacra maintains ratings of Soneri Bank

Pacra maintains ratings of Soneri Bank

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has maintained the long-term and short-term entity ratings of Soneri Bank Limited at "AA-" (Double A minus) and "A1+" (A one plus), respectively. These ratings denote a very low expectation of credit risk emanatin
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Pacra maintains ratings of Soneri Bank

Pacra maintains ratings of Soneri Bank

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has maintained the long-term and short-term entity ratings of Soneri Bank Limited at "AA-" (Double A minus) and "A1+" (A one plus), respectively. These ratings denote a very low expectation of credit risk emanatin
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Trade delegation to visit Mozambique soon

Trade delegation to visit Mozambique soon

Mozambique's Honorary Council and Vice President, FPCCI, Khalid Tawab demanded of the government to open an embassy in Mozambique so that problems faced by business community could be solved. Khalid Tawab was addressing the dinner reception on the eve of
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
2011-2012: DCO approves tax-free budget of District Hyderabad

2011-2012: DCO approves tax-free budget of District Hyderabad

The District Co-ordination Officer (DCO) Hyderabad Aftab Ahmed Khatri has approved a tax free, surplus budget amounting to Rs 7230.95482 million for financial year 2011-2012 of District Hyderabad in a simple ceremony held at Zila Nazim Secretariat Hyderab
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
JCR-VIS reaffirms entity ratings of PKIC

JCR-VIS reaffirms entity ratings of PKIC

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has reaffirmed the entity ratings of Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company (Private) Limited (PKIC) at 'AAA/A-1+' (Triple A/A-One Plus). Outlook on the ratings is 'Stable'. PKIC is a joint venture between Gover
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
JCR-VIS reaffirms entity ratings of PKIC

JCR-VIS reaffirms entity ratings of PKIC

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has reaffirmed the entity ratings of Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company (Private) Limited (PKIC) at 'AAA/A-1+' (Triple A/A-One Plus). Outlook on the ratings is 'Stable'. PKIC is a joint venture between Gover
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
JCR-VIS upgrades Samba entity ratings

JCR-VIS upgrades Samba entity ratings

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has upgraded the entity ratings of Samba Bank Limited (Samba) to 'A+/A-1' (single A plus/ A - One). Outlook on the assigned ratings is 'stable'. Having achieved break-even on quarterly basis since last quarter of 2010
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
JCR-VIS upgrades Samba entity ratings

JCR-VIS upgrades Samba entity ratings

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has upgraded the entity ratings of Samba Bank Limited (Samba) to 'A+/A-1' (single A plus/ A - One). Outlook on the assigned ratings is 'stable'. Having achieved break-even on quarterly basis since last quarter of 2010
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Oracle announces new Exastack programme

Oracle announces new Exastack programme

Enabling Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and other members of Oracle Partner Network (OPN) to rapidly build and deliver faster, more reliable applications to end customers, Oracle on Wednesday introduced Oracle Exastack Ready, available now, and Oracl
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Supreme Court adjourns hearing of ZAB case for indefinite period

Supreme Court adjourns hearing of ZAB case for indefinite period

The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned the hearing of presidential reference, filed for revisiting Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto case, for an indefinite period on the request of Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP), who sought more time to prepare arguments with re
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
JCR-VIS reaffirms rating of SAPICO at 'AA+'

JCR-VIS reaffirms rating of SAPICO at 'AA+'

CR-VTS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has reaffirmed the medium to long-term entity rating of Saudi Pak industrial and Agricultural Investment Company Limited (SAPICO) at 'AA+' (Double A Plus) with a 'Stable' Outlook. Short-term rating has also b
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
JCR-VIS reaffirms rating of SAPICO at 'AA+'

JCR-VIS reaffirms rating of SAPICO at 'AA+'

CR-VTS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has reaffirmed the medium to long-term entity rating of Saudi Pak industrial and Agricultural Investment Company Limited (SAPICO) at 'AA+' (Double A Plus) with a 'Stable' Outlook. Short-term rating has also b
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
War killed more people in Pakistan than in Afghanistan

War killed more people in Pakistan than in Afghanistan

When President Barack Obama cited cost as a reason to bring troops home from Afghanistan, he referred to a $1 trillion price tag for America's wars. Staggering as it is, that figure grossly underestimates the total cost of wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pa
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Ogra warns LPG companies against overcharging

Ogra warns LPG companies against overcharging

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has warned all the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) marketing companies to avoid overcharging, otherwise they would be facing cancellation of their license. Mansoor Mazaffar, Acting Chairman Ogra addressing a press
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
KU extends claim form date

KU extends claim form date

Director Evening Programme, University of Karachi has announced that the date for submission of claim forms for admission in Evening Programme to Masters and Postgraduate Diploma courses has been extended up to Thursday, 30th June, 2011.
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Samsung sells two million smart TVs

Samsung sells two million smart TVs

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, recently unveiled that it's cumulative 'Smart TV' sales has surpassed 2 million units cumulatively since their introduction in March 2011. It is an unprecedented record and reinforces Samsung's brand leadership as "Smart TV=Sam
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
VSS: KESC makes final offer to its workers

VSS: KESC makes final offer to its workers

Karachi Electric Supply Company has decided to offer Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS) one last time for the benefit of the non-core woorkers to opt for the scheme. The KESC has designed the scheme keeping in mind the maximum financial benefits that can b
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Entity ratings of Pak Oman Investment company reaffirmed

Entity ratings of Pak Oman Investment company reaffirmed

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has reaffirmed the entity ratings of Pak Oman Investment Company Limited (POIC) at 'AA+/A-1-' (Double A Plus/A-One Plus) with a 'Stable' Outlook. The credit rating assigned to the institution takes into account the st
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Entity ratings of Pak Oman Investment company reaffirmed

Entity ratings of Pak Oman Investment company reaffirmed

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has reaffirmed the entity ratings of Pak Oman Investment Company Limited (POIC) at 'AA+/A-1-' (Double A Plus/A-One Plus) with a 'Stable' Outlook. The credit rating assigned to the institution takes into account the st
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Workshop on 'Possibilities of value addition in meat' held

Workshop on 'Possibilities of value addition in meat' held

Secretary General, Meat Exporters and Processors Association Syed Hassan Raza has stressed the need for improvement in the procedure of disbursement of livestock loans. He also said that benefit of the subsidies should reach the grassroots level farmers,
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Low gas pressure: long queues witnessed at CNG stations

Low gas pressure: long queues witnessed at CNG stations

Long queues were witnessed at many CNG stations in the city due to the low gas pressure after opening two days gas holidays. While talking to Business Recorder Senior Vice -Chairman All Pakistan CNG Association Captain Shuja alleged that Sui Northe
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
'Punjab government taking measures to eliminate unemployment'

'Punjab government taking measures to eliminate unemployment'

Punjab Chief Minister, Shahbaz Sharif has said solid measures have been taken in the new budget for eliminating unemployment from the province. The chief minister said that besides offering loans to the unemployed youth, 20,000 yellow cabs would also be d
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Osama's son seeks release of family in Pakistan

Osama's son seeks release of family in Pakistan

A son of Osama bin Laden said he is working with the United Nations to obtain his family's release from Pakistan after the US raid that killed the former al Qaeda leader in May. Omar bin Laden, who has written an autobiographical book, also said he doubte
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Militancy-hit areas: 'women have immense skills in embroidery'

Militancy-hit areas: 'women have immense skills in embroidery'

The two-day exhibition for products promotion of militancy-hit skilled house based women from Bajuar, Mohmand, and Khyber agencies under the aegis of Centre of Excellence for Rural Development, (CERD) in collaboration with UNHCR began here at Jalozai make
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (June 29, 2011) and the forecast for Thursday (June 30, 2011).

Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (June 29, 2011).

Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Power shortfall dips by 2,000 megawatts

Power shortfall dips by 2,000 megawatts

Electricity shortfall dipped from 5211MW to 3280MW on Wednesday due to drop in power demand after rains and increased production by hydel power units and Independent Power Producers. In its daily power situation report, PEPCO spokesman said that hydel, an
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Punjab government urged to end fishing contract system

Punjab government urged to end fishing contract system

Hirrak Development, an organisation working for the rights of an indigenous community of Sindh riverbed, Kehal/Mor, has urged the Punjab government to end fishing contract system and issue them special licenses for fishing in Indus River for their livelih
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Wednesday (June 29, 2011).

Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Human rights violations worsen in Balochistan: HRCP

Human rights violations worsen in Balochistan: HRCP

Human rights violations in Balochistan are getting worse as militants and security forces target civilians, while authorities seem unwilling to rein in lawlessness, according to a report released on Wednesday. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP
Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (June 29, 2011).

Published 30 Jun, 2011 12:00am
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