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Print - 2011-08-28
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa sets up Sugarcane Control Board

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa sets up Sugarcane Control Board

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has constituted Provincial Sugarcane Control Board (PSCB) with the following composition, for the financial year 2011-12. The Cane Commission/Director Food Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will be headed as Chairman of the PSCB while t
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa sets up Sugarcane Control Board

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa sets up Sugarcane Control Board

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has constituted Provincial Sugarcane Control Board (PSCB) with the following composition, for the financial year 2011-12. The Cane Commission/Director Food Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will be headed as Chairman of the PSCB while t
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
JCP recommends confirmation of 6 SHC additional judges' services

JCP recommends confirmation of 6 SHC additional judges' services

The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) in its meeting on Saturday recommended confirmation of services of six additional judges of Sindh High Court (SHC) Karachi. Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry presided over the meeting of the Commission wher
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
JCP recommends confirmation of 6 SHC additional judges' services

JCP recommends confirmation of 6 SHC additional judges' services

The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) in its meeting on Saturday recommended confirmation of services of six additional judges of Sindh High Court (SHC) Karachi. Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry presided over the meeting of the Commission wher
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
No breakthrough in Shahbaz Taseer case

No breakthrough in Shahbaz Taseer case

Police have failed to find any clue about kidnappers of Shahbaz Taseer, son of the late Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer, abducted on Friday from Gulberge area here. However, the police are investigating the case in all possible dimensions as Chief Minister
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
No breakthrough in Shahbaz Taseer case

No breakthrough in Shahbaz Taseer case

Police have failed to find any clue about kidnappers of Shahbaz Taseer, son of the late Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer, abducted on Friday from Gulberge area here. However, the police are investigating the case in all possible dimensions as Chief Minister
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Not using Gwadar for urea import: ECC orders probe against TCP chief

Not using Gwadar for urea import: ECC orders probe against TCP chief

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has ordered an inquiry against the Chairman of Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) for allegedly flouting the former''s decision to use Gwadar port for import of urea worth billions of rupees, so
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Not using Gwadar for urea import: ECC orders probe against TCP chief

Not using Gwadar for urea import: ECC orders probe against TCP chief

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has ordered an inquiry against the Chairman of Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) for allegedly flouting the former's decision to use Gwadar port for import of urea worth billions of rupees, sou
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Not using Gwadar for urea import: ECC orders probe against TCP chief

Not using Gwadar for urea import: ECC orders probe against TCP chief

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has ordered an inquiry against the Chairman of Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) for allegedly flouting the former's decision to use Gwadar port for import of urea worth billions of rupees, sou
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan lodges protest over attacks in Chitral district

Pakistan lodges protest over attacks in Chitral district

Pakistan on Saturday lodged protest to the Afghan government over attacks from Kunar and Nooristan against seven Pakistani check posts in Chitral earlier on Saturday in which 25 security forces personnel embraced shahadat.
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan lodges protest over attacks in Chitral district

Pakistan lodges protest over attacks in Chitral district

Pakistan on Saturday lodged protest to the Afghan government over attacks from Kunar and Nooristan against seven Pakistani check posts in Chitral earlier on Saturday in which 25 security forces personnel embraced shahadat.
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
30 security personnel killed in cross-border raid

30 security personnel killed in cross-border raid

At least 30 security personnel were killed in pre-dawn attack of Afghan militants on Pakistani check-posts in district Chitral, security sources said on Saturday. In the exchange of fire, nine Afghan militants and 25 security personnel - 16 personnel of F
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
30 security personnel killed in cross-border raid

30 security personnel killed in cross-border raid

At least 30 security personnel were killed in pre-dawn attack of Afghan militants on Pakistani check-posts in district Chitral, security sources said on Saturday. In the exchange of fire, nine Afghan militants and 25 security personnel - 16 personnel of F
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
ATC judge asks FIA to confiscate Musharraf's property

ATC judge asks FIA to confiscate Musharraf's property

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday ordered the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to confiscate property of former President General Pervez Musharraf (Retd) and freeze all his bank accounts. The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) No III resumed the hearing
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
ATC judge asks FIA to confiscate Musharraf's property

ATC judge asks FIA to confiscate Musharraf's property

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday ordered the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to confiscate property of former President General Pervez Musharraf (Retd) and freeze all his bank accounts. The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) No III resumed the hearing
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Al Qaeda number two killed in Pakistan this week: US

Al Qaeda number two killed in Pakistan this week: US

The number two leader of al Qaeda, Atiyah abd al-Rahman, was killed on August 22 in Pakistan, a senior US official told Reuters on Saturday. The official did not say how Rahman was killed, but said it happened in Waziristan, north-west Pakistan. The death
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Al Qaeda number two killed in Pakistan this week: US

Al Qaeda number two killed in Pakistan this week: US

The number two leader of al Qaeda, Atiyah abd al-Rahman, was killed on August 22 in Pakistan, a senior US official told Reuters on Saturday. The official did not say how Rahman was killed, but said it happened in Waziristan, north-west Pakistan. The death
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
PPP prepares new draft of local government system for Sindh

PPP prepares new draft of local government system for Sindh

PPP-led Sindh government has made a new draft of local government system to promulgate in the whole province, which would be sent very soon to all provincial coalition partners for consultation. Sources in Local Government Department told this to Busin
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
PPP prepares new draft of local government system for Sindh

PPP prepares new draft of local government system for Sindh

PPP-led Sindh government has made a new draft of local government system to promulgate in the whole province, which would be sent very soon to all provincial coalition partners for consultation. Sources in Local Government Department told this to Busin
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
CCI to work on Zakat distribution formula

CCI to work on Zakat distribution formula

The Council of Common Interests (CCI) on Saturday agreed to work on a formula for distribution of Zakat by the provinces and to expedite work on compensation to the people affected by the devastating floods of last summer. The CCI, which met with Prime Mi
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
CCI to work on Zakat distribution formula

CCI to work on Zakat distribution formula

The Council of Common Interests (CCI) on Saturday agreed to work on a formula for distribution of Zakat by the provinces and to expedite work on compensation to the people affected by the devastating floods of last summer. The CCI, which met with Prime Mi
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
CCI to work on Zakat distribution formula

CCI to work on Zakat distribution formula

The Council of Common Interests (CCI) on Saturday agreed to work on a formula for distribution of Zakat by the provinces and to expedite work on compensation to the people affected by the devastating floods of last summer. The CCI, which met with Prime Mi
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Karachi biggest challenge to government: Prime Minister

Karachi biggest challenge to government: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday termed Karachi the biggest challenge, and urged the nation to support the operation of the Sindh government. "It is a provincial initiative which will have full backing of the federal government. The solution
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Karachi biggest challenge to government: Prime Minister

Karachi biggest challenge to government: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday termed Karachi the biggest challenge, and urged the nation to support the operation of the Sindh government. "It is a provincial initiative which will have full backing of the federal government. The solution
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
CJP administers oath to AGP Rana

CJP administers oath to AGP Rana

The Presidency is seemed to have successfully removed all the concerns of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on new Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) Muhammad Akhtar Buland Rana's appointment as his oath was taken in Supreme Court (SC) on Saturday.
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
CJP administers oath to AGP Rana

CJP administers oath to AGP Rana

The Presidency is seemed to have successfully removed all the concerns of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on new Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) Muhammad Akhtar Buland Rana's appointment as his oath was taken in Supreme Court (SC) on Saturday.
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Annexures with ST, FE returns: clarification issued

Annexures with ST, FE returns: clarification issued

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a chart, for the facilitation of the registered persons, to file only relevant Annexures with the sales tax and federal excise returns. The FBR has placed the details of the Annexures and categories of taxpaye
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Annexures with ST, FE returns: clarification issued

Annexures with ST, FE returns: clarification issued

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a chart, for the facilitation of the registered persons, to file only relevant Annexures with the sales tax and federal excise returns. The FBR has placed the details of the Annexures and categories of taxpaye
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Annexures with ST, FE returns: clarification issued

Annexures with ST, FE returns: clarification issued

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a chart, for the facilitation of the registered persons, to file only relevant Annexures with the sales tax and federal excise returns. The FBR has placed the details of the Annexures and categories of taxpaye
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (August 27, 2011) and the forecast for Sunday (August 28, 2011).

Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (August 27, 2011).

Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (August 27, 2011).

Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (August 27, 2011) and for Sunday (August 28, 2011).
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Shortages grip Tripoli, rebels hunt Qadhafi

Shortages grip Tripoli, rebels hunt Qadhafi

Tripoli struggled with collapsing water and power supplies on Saturday as rebels now in control of most of the Libyan capital battled for towns still held by Muammar Qadhafi's forces. Sporadic bursts of gunfire echoed around Tripoli, but the street fighti
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Shortages grip Tripoli, rebels hunt Qadhafi

Shortages grip Tripoli, rebels hunt Qadhafi

Tripoli struggled with collapsing water and power supplies on Saturday as rebels now in control of most of the Libyan capital battled for towns still held by Muammar Qadhafi's forces. Sporadic bursts of gunfire echoed around Tripoli, but the street fighti
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (August 27, 2011).

Published 28 Aug, 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 (August 27, 2011).

Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (August 27, 2011).

Published 28 Aug, 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 (August 27, 2011).

Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (August 27, 2011).

Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (August 27, 2011).

Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (August 27, 2011).

Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (August 27, 2011).

Published 28 Aug, 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 (August 27, 2011).

Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (August 27, 2011).

Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (August 27, 2011).

Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (August 27, 2011).

Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (August 27, 2011).

Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar sharply up

THE RUPEE: dollar sharply up

As a result of higher demand for dollars, the rupee hit the record low, crossing 87 level versus the greenback on Saturday, dealers said at the local currency market. The rupee continued its losses against dollar, shedding 23 paisa for buying at 87.13 and
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar sharply up

THE RUPEE: dollar sharply up

As a result of higher demand for dollars, the rupee hit the record low, crossing 87 level versus the greenback on Saturday, dealers said at the local currency market. The rupee continued its losses against dollar, shedding 23 paisa for buying at 87.13 and
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
World currencies and dollar

World currencies and dollar

Value of the dollar in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Saturday (August 27, 2011).

Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Saturday (August 27, 2011).

Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Saturday (August 27, 2011).
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Saturday (August 27, 2011).

Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Saturday (August 27, 2011).

Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Saturday (August 27, 2011).

Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Saturday (August 27, 2011).

Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) - issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Commi
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Oil cake market rates

Oil cake market rates

The December vaida was higher while the January vaida was unchanged on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Saturday in process of trading, dealers said. The December contract that had ended at Rs 1313.60 commenced with a gain of 20 paisa to Rs 1313.8
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Enhanced activity seen on cotton market as ginners lower selling prices

Enhanced activity seen on cotton market as ginners lower selling prices

Trading activity improved on the cotton market on Saturday as increase in phutti arrivals forced the ginners to lower prices, dealers said. The Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 6000, they said. The prices of seedcott
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Adidas expects 650 million euro profit in 2011

Adidas expects 650 million euro profit in 2011

Germany's Adidas expects to make around 650 million euros ($933 million) net profit this year, with consumers snapping up sporting goods despite a rainy summer and uncertain economic outlook, its chief financial officer told a newspaper. Adidas, the world
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Adidas expects 650 million euro profit in 2011

Adidas expects 650 million euro profit in 2011

Germany's Adidas expects to make around 650 million euros ($933 million) net profit this year, with consumers snapping up sporting goods despite a rainy summer and uncertain economic outlook, its chief financial officer told a newspaper. Adidas, the world
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Saab to seek court protection from creditors

Saab to seek court protection from creditors

Troubled Swedish carmaker Saab, owned by Dutch group Swedish Automobile NV, is to apply for court protection from its creditors, public radio quoted sources as saying on Friday. Amsterdam-listed Swedish Automobile said in a statement on Friday it was awar
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
China studies energy cap plan for local governments

China studies energy cap plan for local governments

China, the world's largest energy user, is studying how to enforce a total cap on energy consumption by setting targets for local governments, the Xinhua news agency said, citing a government report. China is the world's biggest emitter of greenhouse gase
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Finnish Prime Minister urges swift decision on Greece collateral

Finnish Prime Minister urges swift decision on Greece collateral

A dispute over a model for collateral from Greece in exchange for loans has to be solved as quickly as possible to prevent more inconvenience to Athens and other countries, the Finnish prime minister was quoted as saying on Saturday. Finland is standing b
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Ireland eyes mortgage debt restructuring

Ireland eyes mortgage debt restructuring

The Irish government does not have the resources to fund a significant debt forgiveness programme for troubled mortgage holders and will likely bring in legislation to restructure the debt instead, a junior minister said on Monday. Ireland's ruling coalit
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Argentine wheat healthy; more rains needed: government

Argentine wheat healthy; more rains needed: government

Argentine 2011/12 wheat is in good shape though some areas need more rain in order to guarantee healthy crop development, the Agriculture Ministry said on Friday in a weekly report. Argentina, a leading global wheat exporter, has yet to forecast productio
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Grain export premiums steady at US Gulf Coast

Grain export premiums steady at US Gulf Coast

Export premiums for corn, soyabeans and wheat held mostly steady at the US Gulf Coast on Friday as rally in the futures market chilled the already lacklustre demand for the commodities, traders said. Importers have slowed purchases in recent weeks, waitin
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Drought continues in China's top sugar region

Drought continues in China's top sugar region

Showers earlier this week failed to end lingering drought in China's top sugar region of Guangxi, which produces about 60 percent of the country's total sugar output, local agriculture officials said on Friday. "We have some rains, but only in parts of th
Published 28 Aug, 2011 12:00am
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