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Print - 2011-07-06
Shujaat describes Zafar as 'a mere stooge'

Shujaat describes Zafar as 'a mere stooge'

Commenting on the news item relating to suspension of FIA additional director general Zafar Qureshi, Pakistan Muslim League-Q President Senator Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has termed Zafar Qureshi as a mere stooge and said there is a limit of everything but
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Drive against fake pesticides, fertilisers to promote businesses

Drive against fake pesticides, fertilisers to promote businesses

Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture and Convenor Sub-committee on pesticides, Mian Asif Manhood Mohal has assured that the movement launched against fake pesticides and fertilisers is not aimed at harassing any stakeholder but to assist companies and
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Poultry prices on the rise due to short supply

Poultry prices on the rise due to short supply

Chicken prices have increased by more than Rs 40 per kg in a week's time and now it is being sold at Rs 200 per kg from Tuesday due to annual short supply during summer. Former President Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) and a big poultry trader Abdul Ba
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
British MPs slam soccer chiefs over 2018 bid

British MPs slam soccer chiefs over 2018 bid

The Football Association (FA) and world football governing body FIFA were both severly criticised in a British parliamentary report into England's failed 2018 World Cup bid published Tuesday. FA bosses were accused of failing to learn from their previous
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Sangakkara in trouble after wowing MCC

Sangakkara in trouble after wowing MCC

Former Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara is in hot water after his highly acclaimed lecture at Lord's, where he criticised what he alleged was a corrupt and politicised cricket administration at home. Sangakkara received a standing ovation after his outs
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
India look to wrap up series at Windsor Park debut

India look to wrap up series at Windsor Park debut

India head into Wednesday's third Test against the West Indies - and the inaugural Test at Windsor Park - looking to close out a series that they have dominated. The Indians, who are ranked the top Test side in the world, lead the series 1-0 after winning
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Edwards wants to rule the world of fast bowling

Edwards wants to rule the world of fast bowling

West Indies fast bowler Fidel Edwards said he wants to become the number one fast bowler in the world before his career comes to an end. The 29-year-old Edwards has been the most successful bowler for West Indies in the first two Tests of the current seri
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Holding hits out at India 'power'

Holding hits out at India 'power'

Michael Holding has hit out at India for wielding "too much power" in world cricket. India are the sport's financial powerhouse on account of cricket's massive following in the world's second most populous nation. They also currently boast the 50-over wor
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
China rewards Li for French Open win

China rewards Li for French Open win

China's Li Na, who made tennis history at this year's French Open by becoming the first Chinese Grand Slam singles title winner, has been honoured by her government - and awarded a $92,000 cheque. The government in Li's native Hubei province on Monday sal
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Gas supply: Aptma pins hope on Dr Asim

Gas supply: Aptma pins hope on Dr Asim

Chairman All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) Gohar Ejaz has said the textile industry pins hope on Dr Asim Hussain, Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, for implementation of five days a week uninterrupted gas supply to industr
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (July 05, 2011).

Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
'Afghanistan won't fire back on Pakistan'

'Afghanistan won't fire back on Pakistan'

Afghanistan's security forces will not respond with military force to weeks of cross-border shelling from Pakistan, President Hamid Karzai said on Tuesday, as the Afghan parliament called on him to sever ties with Islamabad over the issue. Some 300 people
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
'Afghanistan won't fire back on Pakistan'

'Afghanistan won't fire back on Pakistan'

Afghanistan's security forces will not respond with military force to weeks of cross-border shelling from Pakistan, President Hamid Karzai said on Tuesday, as the Afghan parliament called on him to sever ties with Islamabad over the issue. Some 300 people
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Attacks kill nine soldiers

Attacks kill nine soldiers

Attacks killed nine soldiers on Tuesday, targeting troops in the militant-infested tribal badlands near Afghanistan and further south on the border with Iran, officials said. The deadliest attack killed five paramilitary troops travelling in a routine con
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Attacks kill nine soldiers

Attacks kill nine soldiers

Attacks killed nine soldiers on Tuesday, targeting troops in the militant-infested tribal badlands near Afghanistan and further south on the border with Iran, officials said. The deadliest attack killed five paramilitary troops travelling in a routine con
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: no change versus dollar

THE RUPEE: no change versus dollar

No change was witnessed on the money market on Tuesday as the rupee firmly held the overnight levels in terms of dollar, money experts said. The rupee was unchanged versus dollar for buying and selling at 85.90 and 85.95, they said.
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Sugar stocks enough for six months: PSMA

Sugar stocks enough for six months: PSMA

Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) Punjab Zone has claimed that ample stocks of sugar are available in the country, sufficient to meet domestic national requirements for the next six months. This was stated by the Chairman of Pakistan Sugar Mills Ass
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: no change versus dollar

THE RUPEE: no change versus dollar

No change was witnessed on the money market on Tuesday as the rupee firmly held the overnight levels in terms of dollar, money experts said. The rupee was unchanged versus dollar for buying and selling at 85.90 and 85.95, they said.
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Sugar stocks enough for six months: PSMA

Sugar stocks enough for six months: PSMA

Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) Punjab Zone has claimed that ample stocks of sugar are available in the country, sufficient to meet domestic national requirements for the next six months. This was stated by the Chairman of Pakistan Sugar Mills Ass
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Sugar stocks enough for six months: PSMA

Sugar stocks enough for six months: PSMA

Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) Punjab Zone has claimed that ample stocks of sugar are available in the country, sufficient to meet domestic national requirements for the next six months. This was stated by the Chairman of Pakistan Sugar Mills Ass
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Sohail Wajahat made PSO BoM Chairman

Sohail Wajahat made PSO BoM Chairman

Sohail Waja-hat H Siddiqui has been made Chairman of the Board of Management of Pakistan State Oil Company (PSO). Sohail heads Siemens Pakistan Engineering Company Limited as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Siddiqui is one of the most p
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (July 05, 2011).

Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Sohail Wajahat made PSO BoM Chairman

Sohail Wajahat made PSO BoM Chairman

Sohail Waja-hat H Siddiqui has been made Chairman of the Board of Management of Pakistan State Oil Company (PSO). Sohail heads Siemens Pakistan Engineering Company Limited as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Siddiqui is one of the most p
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (July 05, 2011).

Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Sohail Wajahat made PSO BoM Chairman

Sohail Wajahat made PSO BoM Chairman

Sohail Waja-hat H Siddiqui has been made Chairman of the Board of Management of Pakistan State Oil Company (PSO). Sohail heads Siemens Pakistan Engineering Company Limited as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Siddiqui is one of the most p
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Tuesday (July 05, 2011).

Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
CNG stations to stay shut for two days across Sindh

CNG stations to stay shut for two days across Sindh

All CNG stations across Sindh will remain closed for two days on July 11-12 (Monday-Tuesday) due to four day closure of Kadanwari Gas Field for annual turn around (ATA). Managing Director, Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) Azim Iqbal Siddiqui announced this
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
CNG stations to stay shut for two days across Sindh

CNG stations to stay shut for two days across Sindh

All CNG stations across Sindh will remain closed for two days on July 11-12 (Monday-Tuesday) due to four day closure of Kadanwari Gas Field for annual turn around (ATA). Managing Director, Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) Azim Iqbal Siddiqui announced this
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (July 05, 2011).

Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
CNG stations to stay shut for two days across Sindh

CNG stations to stay shut for two days across Sindh

All CNG stations across Sindh will remain closed for two days on July 11-12 (Monday-Tuesday) due to four day closure of Kadanwari Gas Field for annual turn around (ATA). Managing Director, Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) Azim Iqbal Siddiqui announced this
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Tuesday (July 05, 2011) and for Wednesday (July 06, 2011).
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold climbs two percent

US MIDDAY: gold climbs two percent

Gold prices rose nearly 2 percent on Tuesday, as risk-averse investors bought the precious metal on concerns about the Chinese economic outlook and renewed worries about the Greek debt crisis. Spot gold was bid at $1,511.05 an ounce at 1:23 p.m. EDT (1723
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (July 05, 2011).

Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper up

US MIDDAY: copper up

Copper closed up for a sixth straight day on Tuesday, charging to its loftiest in more than two months, as supply threats in Chile and upbeat US data added fuel to the rally. Copper prices stand just 6 percent away from their mid-February records at $10,1
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat and corn surge

US MIDDAY: wheat and corn surge

US wheat and corn futures surged on Tuesday, rebounding from the sharp declines of last week as demand from overseas buyers perked up, traders said. Chicago Board of Trade wheat rose 4.2 percent, its biggest gain in seven weeks after last week's drop to a
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: sugar jumps

US MIDDAY: sugar jumps

Raw sugar futures surged on Tuesday, nearing last week's four-month high due to worries over a smaller Brazilian crop, while cocoa and coffee clawed higher in line with a recovering commodity complex. New York's October raw sugar contract increased 0.38 c
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (July 05, 2011).

Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Gold climbs in Europe

Gold climbs in Europe

Gold prices rose more than 1 percent on Tuesday as risk aversion returned to the financial markets, stoked by concerns over the outlook for the Chinese economy and renewed worries about the Greek debt crisis. Spot gold was bid at $1,508.36 an ounce at 133
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (July 05, 2011) and the forecast for Wednesday (July 06, 2011).

Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Gold edges down in Asia

Gold edges down in Asia

Spot gold edged down on Tuesday, under the weight of a stronger dollar as a short squeeze boosted the greenback, and a weak technical picture cast a shadow on gold's short-term outlook. The dollar was bought back broadly on a flurry of stop-loss buying an
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Oil rises to two-week high

Oil rises to two-week high

Oil prices rose to their highest in two weeks on Tuesday, aided by a broad rush back into battered commodities at the start of the third quarter and forecasts for a tighter market in the months ahead. Crude prices pared gains late in the session after Moo
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Liffe sugar rises

Liffe sugar rises

Liffe August white sugar was up $20.7 or 2.7 percent to $785.70 per tonne in light volume of 748 lots on Tuesday, having earlier touched a contract high of $787.80. Liffe September robusta coffee futures were down $23 or 0.9 percent to $2,443 per tonne in
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Malaysian palm oil hits fresh eight-month low

Malaysian palm oil hits fresh eight-month low

Malaysian palm oil futures traded lower in a tight trading range on Tuesday, touching a fresh eight-month low as output entered into a higher production cycle and lukewarm demand pushed prices lower. The benchmark September crude palm oil contract on Burs
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Tokyo rubber down, Shanghai up

Tokyo rubber down, Shanghai up

Key Tokyo rubber futures settled slightly lower on Tuesday amid a lack of fresh trading cues after the market had already factored in encouraging factors such as signs of improvement in the US economy and easing of the Greek debt crisis. The key Tokyo Com
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Copper moves higher

Copper moves higher

Copper rose to its highest in more than two months on Tuesday, boosted by supply concerns and economic data from the United States, yet some wondered if copper prices have climbed too far too fast, given still-scant signs of demand from big consumer China
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Shanghai copper falls

Shanghai copper falls

The most-active September copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange fell 0.6 percent to 70,330 yuan per tonne on Tuesday, after finishing nearly 1.3 percent higher previously. Chinese media reports about a possible rate rise in China this weekend,
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
New York cotton settles lower

New York cotton settles lower

Cotton futures finished lower Tuesday on a fresh round of investor sales as the market failed to derive any inspiration from a recovery in the commodity complex after a holiday weekend, brokers said. The market was shut Monday for US Independence Day. The
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
NIT declares funds' payouts for fiscal year 2011

NIT declares funds' payouts for fiscal year 2011

National Investment Trust Limited (NITL) on Tuesday declared results along with payouts for all funds under its management for the year ended June 30, 2011. NIT Managing Director Wazir Ali Khoja, while speaking at a press briefing here, presented the fina
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
NIT declares funds' payouts for fiscal year 2011

NIT declares funds' payouts for fiscal year 2011

National Investment Trust Limited (NITL) on Tuesday declared results along with payouts for all funds under its management for the year ended June 30, 2011. NIT Managing Director Wazir Ali Khoja, while speaking at a press briefing here, presented the fina
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Jamaat-i-Islami for eliminating US agents

Jamaat-i-Islami for eliminating US agents

Secretary General Jamaat-i-Islami, Liaquat Baloch has said the JI was trying to unite the religious parties on one point agenda to cleanse the country from the US agents. Addressing the participants of the JI monthly workshop for JI workers at Mansoora, h
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Pillion riding banned in Karachi

Pillion riding banned in Karachi

The Sindh government, under Section 144, imposed ban on pillion riding in the city from Tuesday midnight, Aaj News reported. The ban will remain in force for an indefinite period. Children below the age of 12 years, senior citizens, disabled person
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Four militants killed in drone strikes

Four militants killed in drone strikes

Two US drone aircraft fired three missiles into a house in North Waziristan region on the Afghan border on Tuesday, killing at least four militants, Pakistani intelligence officials said. The drone strike took place in Mir Ali town, 24 km (15 miles) east
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
PTI won't join grand alliance: Imran

PTI won't join grand alliance: Imran

Renewing his call for mid-term elections, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Wednesday said he would not be part of the grand opposition alliance. After the ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) won AJK polls, PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif along
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
'11 modern bus terminals to be constructed in Sindh'

'11 modern bus terminals to be constructed in Sindh'

As many as 11 modern bus terminals would be constructed in Sindh. This was announced by the Sindh Minister for Transport, Akhtar Hussain Jadoon. He was chairing a meeting of the secretaries of the District Regional Transport Authority in his office here o
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Punjab University announcement

Punjab University announcement

Punjab University Chairman Admission Committee Professor Dr Muhammad Amin Athar has stated that the schedule of entry test for admissions to various disciplines of BS or equivalent, MA/MSc or equivalent and MS/MPhil/MSc (Engg.)/PhD level, has been announc
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Importance of quail meat highlighted

Importance of quail meat highlighted

Multan Chamber Commerce & Industry and Smeda jointly organised a seminar on Quail Breeding, here on Tuesday. Dr Muhammad Akram of University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences said that production of the various quail breeds and their eggs could be very pr
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Community watch project to be introduced

Community watch project to be introduced

The Sindh Home Department is introducing community watch project in the metropolis. The Home Department has finalised the modalities for formal launching of "community watch project" in collaboration with the Clifton Cantonment Board, Defence Housing Auth
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Pak-Sri Lanka JEC meets to discuss bilateral trade ties

Pak-Sri Lanka JEC meets to discuss bilateral trade ties

To review the trade barriers between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, a meeting will be held at Colombo in August 2011, while the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Ministry of Finance will communicate with the concerned authorities in Sri Lanka for providing ne
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Uch IPP seeks assurance of additional security steps

Uch IPP seeks assurance of additional security steps

Uch Power Private Limited (UPL), a 586 mw low Btu gas based independent power producer (IPP), has reportedly threatened to close down the complex and 'invoke a Pakistan political majeure event', if additional security is not ensured, sources in PPIB told
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Democracy faces no threat, insists Gilani

Democracy faces no threat, insists Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday dispelled the impression that there was any threat to democracy. Talking to mediapersons after inaugurating Zero Point Interchange (ZPI), Park enclave and Lehtrar Road dualization projects here, he said de
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
LHC Registrar for eradication of corruption

LHC Registrar for eradication of corruption

Registrar Lahore High Court has said corruption is rampant in every nook and corner of the country including judiciary. The registrar said perks and privileges of the members of the judiciary in the Punjab are better as compared to other civil departments
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Khalid Alvi appointed GM, Nokia Pakistan & Afghanistan

Khalid Alvi appointed GM, Nokia Pakistan & Afghanistan

Nokia Middle East & Africa (MEA) has appointed Khalid Alvi as the new Country General Manager of Nokia Pakistan & Afghanistan. In this capacity, Khalid is responsible to drive sales in the region along with execution of multiple business functions like No
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Pacra maintains ratings of MCB Bank Limited

Pacra maintains ratings of MCB Bank Limited

PACRA has maintained the long-term and short-term ratings of MCB Bank Limited (MCB) at "AA+" (Double A Plus) and ''A 1+" (A One Plus), respectively. The ratings denote a very low expectation of credit risk emanating from a very strong capacity for timely
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Health, population: USAID provided Rs 2.4 billion since 2010

Health, population: USAID provided Rs 2.4 billion since 2010

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has provided Rs 2.4 billion for health and population since 2010, till date. Secretary Planning Commission and representative of USAID stated this here on Tuesday while launching first logisti
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Danish envoy, journalists discuss needs of media

Danish envoy, journalists discuss needs of media

Danish Ambassador to Pakistan, Uffe Wolffhechel on Tuesday met a large group of leading journalists from various Pakistani media groups to discuss the needs of the media industry in Pakistan. This consultative meeting was arranged by the Danish Embassy as
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Japanese government thanked for extending cooperation

Japanese government thanked for extending cooperation

Federal Minister for Petroleum & Natural Resources Dr Asim Hussain has said that Pakistan has always welcomed the co-operation extended by Japan in various sectors of the economy. He said this while talking to Hiroshi Oe, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan,
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Rs 10 billion to be spent on environmental health

Rs 10 billion to be spent on environmental health

Minister Labour Welfare Punjab, Haji Ehsaan-ud-Din Qureshi has said the government has evolved a comprehensive strategy for improving environmental health and around Rs 10 billion will be spent to supply safe and clean drinking water in urban and rural ar
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Quarterly report: SBP employs new approach to analysis

Quarterly report: SBP employs new approach to analysis

State Bank's quarterly report issued on 4th July, 2011 is somewhat different from its pervious editions mainly because of shift in emphasis from usual assessment of economy to identifying its key challenges and offering solutions wherever possible. One of
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
The reasons to do more

The reasons to do more

In this series of articles, we take stock of the improvements in Pakistan's performance and rating in the area Freedom, Democracy and governance as measured by some credible international institutions. In a highly charged political setting and polarisatio
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
The world's newest capital, a ramshackle refuge

The world's newest capital, a ramshackle refuge

The world's newest capital is a war-damaged city of tin-shack housing and bumpy roads, strung out along the steamy banks of the White Nile river. "Juba might not look like Washington or London - or even Khartoum, Kampala or Nairobi," said William Deng, a
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Thai farm turns pharaoh's vegetable into instant noodles

Thai farm turns pharaoh's vegetable into instant noodles

Sho Oga, the former president of a Japanese medical supplies company in Thailand, got bitten by the organic bug 12 years ago. A trained marine biologist and keen environmentalist, Oga set up the Harmony Life Organic Farm in the foothills of the Khao Yai m
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Where is Pakistan heading?

Where is Pakistan heading?

The governance in Pakistan is like a dead corps floating in the stinking pool catered by the corrupt Executives. Its putrescence polluted the environment yet again, when the government suspended Zafar Qureshi from his job. He is accused of ignoring the fi
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Hajj quotas: LHC verdict not implementable: counsel

Hajj quotas: LHC verdict not implementable: counsel

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned till Wednesday the daylong hearing of 17 identical petitions for setting aside the Lahore High Court (LHC) verdict against distribution of quota under Hajj Policy 2011. A four-member special bench comprising Justice
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Four crushed to death near Jamshoro

Four crushed to death near Jamshoro

Four persons were crushed to death by a speeding coach on Indus Highway near Jamshoro on Tuesday morning. According to Edhi Centre, Larkana bound coach No LCS-8787 coming from Karachi when reached near Shakil Petrol Pump Jamshoro, it went out of control f
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
IBP superior qualification exams summer-2011 results

IBP superior qualification exams summer-2011 results

The Council of the Institute of Bankers Pakistan has approved the result of ISQ examination Summer 2011 held in May, 2011. Following candidates have qualified for JAIBP or Stage-III, Stage-II, Stage-I of JAIBP, Special Certificate Examination and Associat
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
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