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Print - 2011-10-28
Copper up more than six percent

Copper up more than six percent

Copper hit its highest in more than a month, jumping more than 6 percent as investors welcomed a long-awaited deal agreed by European leaders to contain the debt crisis and on hopes China will loosen its monetary policy and boost growth.
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Oil rallies over four percent

Oil rallies over four percent

Crude oil futures rallied more than 4 percent on Thursday, primed by a deal on Greek debt that many analysts said bodes well for resolving the eurozone crisis. Markets got a boost after eurozone leaders struck an agreement with private lenders for the lat
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Tokyo, Shanghai rubber higher

Tokyo, Shanghai rubber higher

Key TOCOM rubber futures ended 2 percent higher on Thursday after EU leaders and banks reached a deal on a 50 percent writedown for private bondholders on their Greek debt, boosting the euro, oil and shares, but growing worries about the effects of floods
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Palm oil soars

Palm oil soars

Malaysian palm oil futures rose to a five-week high on Thursday, as a eurozone debt deal boosted investor sentiment, with higher crude prices and lower output expectations offering additional support. Benchmark January palm oil futures on the Bursa Malays
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Soft commodities largely higher

Soft commodities largely higher

Soft commodity futures were largely higher on Thursday after European leaders forged a deal to end a two-year long sovereign debt crisis, but most players were wary whether the financial turmoil is over. World stocks surged and the euro jumped to a seven-
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
US grains decline

US grains decline

US wheat fell nearly 3 percent and corn posted its biggest drop in a month on Wednesday on uncertainty about the outcome of a crucial European Union summit seeking solutions to the eurozone debt crisis. Reminders of strong export competition from the Blac
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
US gold rises one percent

US gold rises one percent

Gold rose over 1 percent to one-month highs on Wednesday, notching its longest stretch of gains in over two months, as investors once again sought the safety of bullion amid uncertainty toward the outcome to a key EU summit. Spot gold was up by 1.1 percen
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Gold climbs in Asia

Gold climbs in Asia

Gold prices rose to their highest in more than a month on Thursday after European leaders agreed on a plan to contain the region's debt crisis, lifting sentiment in the financial markets. Gold rose in tandem with other commodities and equities, with cash
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Gold steadies in London

Gold steadies in London

Gold steadied on Thursday after a deal by European leaders to tackle the eurozone debt crisis and a positive reading on US growth encouraged investors to delve back into riskier assets and also to boost their bullion holdings. Euro zone leaders struck a d
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: grains rise

US MIDDAY: grains rise

Grains rose on Thursday after European leaders agreed on a plan to solve the region's debt crisis, with wheat up more than 3 percent in a day of risk-on trading. Corn and soyabeans gained more than 2 percent. European leaders agreed to boost the region's
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper soars

US MIDDAY: copper soars

Copper exploded above $8,000 per tonne on Thursday after a deal by European leaders to resolve the two-year-old eurozone sovereign debt crisis ignited a cross-commodity relief rally. Similar to previous "risk-on" rallies in recent days, copper led the cha
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold rises

US MIDDAY: gold rises

Gold rose 1.5 percent on Thursday, fuelled by a dollar drop, commodities rally and uncertainty over the details of a deal struck by eurozone leaders to boost their bailout fund and slash Greece's debt. Bullion initially dropped as its renewed safe-haven a
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
LSE approves listing of Unit of NAFA Financial Sector Fund

LSE approves listing of Unit of NAFA Financial Sector Fund

Lahore Stock Exchange (G) Limited has approved the applications for formal listing and quotation of the Unit of NAFA Financial Sector Income Fund (Open end managed by NBP Fullerton Asset Management Limited). The Fund will be quoted under "Open-end Fund" s
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Exhibition

Exhibition

Solo paintings and drawings exhibition of known artist A S Rind is being held here at the Revivers Galleria, Gulberg from Saturday (October 29) evening. More than 60 paintings will be on display in the exhibition, which is scheduled to continue till Novem
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Export-oriented industry: ISO 50001 to become mandatory soon: Aptma

Export-oriented industry: ISO 50001 to become mandatory soon: Aptma

The ISO 50001 standard would shortly become mandatory for the export oriented industry like other ISO standards including 14001 and 9000 etc and Pakistan's textile industry would only benefit from international recognition by adopting Energy Management Sy
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
28 percent people use emergency lights: survey

28 percent people use emergency lights: survey

Pakistanis use a range of coping mechanism to fight electricity shortages and loadshedding of which 28 percent use emergency lights, 15 percent use UPS, 10 percent use gas lamps and 10 percent use generators, whereas 15 percent say they stop working, reve
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Trade deficit seen widening in fiscal year 2012

Trade deficit seen widening in fiscal year 2012

The country's trade deficit is expected to widen by more than original estimates for the current fiscal year due to fall in cotton prices in the international market and a decline in output due to floods in Sindh. Sources said around 70 per cent increase
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
'Pakistan Micro-finance Forum' on November 24

'Pakistan Micro-finance Forum' on November 24

Shamrock Conferences International has announced the holding of fifth annual 'Pakistan Micro-finance Country Forum' on the 24th of November, 2011 in Karachi. The theme of the forum will be "Stretching out to the unreached" and will include case study disc
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Ayyaz appointed as Managing Director of ISE

Ayyaz appointed as Managing Director of ISE

Mian Ayyaz Afzal has been appointed as new Managing Director of the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE). The Board of Directors of the ISE in its meting held on October 26, 2011 unanimously approved his appointment whereas SECP has also given its concurrence t
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Pak-Australia trade volume surges to $700 million

Pak-Australia trade volume surges to $700 million

The trade volume of merchandise goods between Pakistan and Australia surged to $700 million and various steps were being taken to further boost the existing bilateral trade ties, said Australian High Commissioner Tim George at a press conference on Thursd
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Culprit held with liquor, weapons

Culprit held with liquor, weapons

City police have recovered huge quantity of liquor and illegal weapons and arrested the culprit on Thursday. Station House Officer, Sardar Sohail Yousaf told newsmen that on a tip-off police raided Damool Suburban village of Kolti and recovered 150 bottle
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Some industries view India trade with alarm

Some industries view India trade with alarm

Efforts by long-time nuclear-armed foes Pakistan and India to liberalise their restrictive trade regimes have sent jitters across some Pakistani sectors which feel threatened by free trade with the neighbouring economic powerhouse. Pakistan's Commerce Min
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Seminar on public-private dialogue held

Seminar on public-private dialogue held

Under an EU-funded Trade Related Technical Assistance (TRTA II) programme, a seminar on Public Private Dialogue (PPD) on services development took place here on Thursday, which was attended by a large numbers of participants from public and private sector
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa launches MDGs report

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa launches MDGs report

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has launched first-ever Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) report in collaboration with United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) here on Thursday. Rahimdad Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Senior Minister for Planning &
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan Army denies BBC report

Pakistan Army denies BBC report

Pakistan's military strongly denied on Thursday a BBC report that alleged the Pakistani military, along with its intelligence arm, supplied and protected the Afghan Taliban and al Qaeda. A number of middle-ranking Taliban commanders detailed what they sai
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
DAE paper on October 29

DAE paper on October 29

Sindh Board of Technical Education on Thursday announced that the paper of Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) second Year Annual Examination 2011 will be held on October 29. The paper, originally scheduled for October 24, was postponed due to announce
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Concerns voiced over uncleanliness in fruit market

Concerns voiced over uncleanliness in fruit market

Former President Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (HCCI) and President Wholesale Fruit Merchant & Commission Agents, Ziauddin has expressed his concerns over the uncleanliness in the fruit market and its surroundings, saying that due to the carele
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
'Measures afoot to normalise Balochistan law and order'

'Measures afoot to normalise Balochistan law and order'

Chief Minister Balochistan, Nawab Aslam Raisani has said there is no insurgency in Balochistan like that of 1970 decade, adding that adequate security measures are being taken to normalise the law and order situation in the province. According to a handou
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
ACE seals records of Mehar, Khairpur Nathan Shah TMAs

ACE seals records of Mehar, Khairpur Nathan Shah TMAs

Two separate teams of Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) have sealed all records of Taulka Municipal Administrations (TMAs) of Khairpur Nathan Shah and Mehar, both taulkas are the constituencies of MPAs Imran Zafar Laghari and Fayaz Ahmed Butt, both are
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
FBR, SRB row over certain issues reduced

FBR, SRB row over certain issues reduced

The tension between Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) over certain issues has been reduced during the meeting of Chairmen of both tax-collection-bodies held at SRB head office here on Thursday.
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Annual moot on liver diseases in December

Annual moot on liver diseases in December

Pakistan Society for the Study of Liver Diseases plans to hold its 5th annual meeting from December 16 to 18, 2011. The theme for the moot will be Liver Transplant - An Asia-Pacific Perspective, said the organisers in a statement on Thursday. Its main hig
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
BIEK notification

BIEK notification

Board of Intermediate Education (BIEK) has announced the date for the acceptance of scrutiny forms and fee for the HSC part-II annual examinations 2011 of Humanities Regular, Humanities Private and Commerce Private groups BIEK also notified for the inform
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Seminar on World Stroke Day on October 29

Seminar on World Stroke Day on October 29

Stroke is the most common neurological cause of mortality in the world; it is said to be the third leading cause of death. In Pakistan, stroke accounts for 41 percent of the total disease burden of the country. The theme of this year's World Stroke Day is
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Capital police nabs 14 outlaws

Capital police nabs 14 outlaws

Police on Thursday nabbed 14 outlaws from various areas of the city and seized eight kg hashish, three kg opium, 110 wine bottles, four pistols and looted items. A police spokesman said that police arrested two notorious bootleggers from Sector G-7/3 and
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Lyari children's health festival held

Lyari children's health festival held

The Lyari Children's Health and Hygiene Festival witnessed the active participation of children in interactive and creative activities like hand washing activity, reciting slogan of Lifebuoy "Paanch ka pahara", learning how to make pottery, penning their
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
21 suspects including TTP commander arrested

21 suspects including TTP commander arrested

Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) on Thursday claimed to have arrested some 21 suspects including a commander of banned outfit Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in separate raids at various parts of the metropolis. According to sources, heavy contingent of la
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Inauguration ceremony of blood transfusion centre held

Inauguration ceremony of blood transfusion centre held

The groundbreaking ceremony of state-of-the-art regional blood transfusion centre in Liaquat University Jamshoro was held on October 27, 2011. The 'inauguration plate' was unveiled by Professor Noshad Ahmed Shaikh, Vice Chancellor of Liaquat University of
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
I beg to differ with you, my Lord!

I beg to differ with you, my Lord!

Apropos a news item titled, "Interior secretary, DG FIA put on notice in NICL case" carried by Business Recorder on October 26. During the proceedings of the case, the Honourable Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry was told by former FIA Addit
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
A visionary: Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah, Aga Khan III (1877 - 1957)

A visionary: Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah, Aga Khan III (1877 - 1957)

On 2 November 1877, we celebrate the birth anniversary of Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan, III. The celebrations serve to reaffirm Sir Aga Khan's commitment to the improvement of the quality of human life, especially in the developing countries.
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Egypt-Israel prisoner swap greeted with joy, anguish

Egypt-Israel prisoner swap greeted with joy, anguish

Abdel Fatah Salman was waiting Thursday at Egypt's Taba border crossing with Israel, for a reunion with his two brothers, who were to be freed under a prisoner swap deal between the two countries. But Salman had mixed feelings. "I feel jubilant because tw
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Failure on all fronts

Failure on all fronts

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) - apex revenue authority - is epitome of deceit, inefficiency, corruption, indiscipline and highhandedness. It has failed on all fronts: collection targets, widening of tax base, countering tax evasion and avoidance, rec
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Post-Clinton visit narrative

Post-Clinton visit narrative

Whosoever had expected extensive fireworks during US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's recent visit to Islamabad was certainly disappointed; none of it happened. In fact, her visit helped dispel quite a chunk of misunderstandings and misgivings besetti
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Government's dangerous penchant for profligacy

Government's dangerous penchant for profligacy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast a fiscal deficit of 5.3 percent (Reuters corrects on Thursday fiscal deficit outlook to 5.3 percent, not 6.5 percent, and GDP growth outlook to 3.8 percent, not 2.6 percent) for Pakistan for the ongoing f
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (October 27, 2011) and the forecast for Friday (October 28, 2011).

Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa promotes several PCS officers

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa promotes several PCS officers

Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on the recommendations of the Provincial Selection Board (PSB) has promoted certain officers of PCS (Secretariat Group) on regular basis with immediate effect. They included; Ms Rukhsana Rehman from BS-20 to BS-21, Zakiull
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

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

Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
MCCs to remain open on October 29th & 30th

MCCs to remain open on October 29th & 30th

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that all the Model Customs Collectorates (MCCs) shall remain open on Saturday and Sunday 29th & 30th October, 2011, respectively as normal working days in order to facilitate the trade and industry in getting t
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

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

Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
KESC declares safety man, team of the month

KESC declares safety man, team of the month

Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC), in line with its internal reward policy, has selected man of the month, and team of the month, for their safety performance during September. These awards are to reinforce a "safety first" culture across the organis
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

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

Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
SilkBank posts Rs 210.733 million as profit after tax

SilkBank posts Rs 210.733 million as profit after tax

SilkBank Limited has posted Rs 210.733 million as profit after tax in the nine month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to after tax loss of Rs 700.335 million in the corresponding period in 2010. The board of directors of the bank in its meeting
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

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

Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
SilkBank posts Rs 210.733 million as profit after tax

SilkBank posts Rs 210.733 million as profit after tax

SilkBank Limited has posted Rs 210.733 million as profit after tax in the nine month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to after tax loss of Rs 700.335 million in the corresponding period in 2010. The board of directors of the bank in its meeting
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Gwadar to be winter capital of Balochistan

Gwadar to be winter capital of Balochistan

Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Aslam Raisani has issued directives declaring port city of Gwadar as winter provincial capital of the province. A handout issued here on Thursday said that according to the directives issued by Chief Minister Secretariat,
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Thursday (October 27, 2011).

Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Profit after tax of Adamjee Insurance rises

Profit after tax of Adamjee Insurance rises

The profit after tax of Adamjee Insurance Company has increased to Rs 369.218 million in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to Rs 133.317 million earned in the corresponding period in 2010. The board of directors of the company in
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

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

Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Profit after tax of Adamjee Insurance rises

Profit after tax of Adamjee Insurance rises

The profit after tax of Adamjee Insurance Company has increased to Rs 369.218 million in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to Rs 133.317 million earned in the corresponding period in 2010. The board of directors of the company in
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

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

Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
UPFL profit after tax increases

UPFL profit after tax increases

The profit after tax of Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited (UPFL) has increased to Rs 473.031 million in the nine month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to Rs 344.650 million earned in the corresponding period in 2010. The board of directors of th
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
UPFL profit after tax increases

UPFL profit after tax increases

The profit after tax of Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited (UPFL) has increased to Rs 473.031 million in the nine month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to Rs 344.650 million earned in the corresponding period in 2010. The board of directors of th
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
SSGC profit after tax declines

SSGC profit after tax declines

The profit after tax of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has declined to Rs 795.793 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2011 as compared to Rs 1,113.771 million earned in the corresponding period in 2010. The board of directors of the company in its
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: modest recovery in Interbank deals

THE RUPEE: modest recovery in Interbank deals

Steady trend was witnessed on the money market on Thursday as national currency managed to recover modestly versus dollar, dealers said. The rupee rose by four paisa in relation to dollar for buying at 86.75 and gained three paisa for selling at 86.80, th
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
SSGC profit after tax declines

SSGC profit after tax declines

The profit after tax of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has declined to Rs 795.793 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2011 as compared to Rs 1,113.771 million earned in the corresponding period in 2010. The board of directors of the company in its
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: modest recovery in Interbank deals

THE RUPEE: modest recovery in Interbank deals

Steady trend was witnessed on the money market on Thursday as national currency managed to recover modestly versus dollar, dealers said. The rupee rose by four paisa in relation to dollar for buying at 86.75 and gained three paisa for selling at 86.80, th
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
OGDC profit after tax increases to Rs 21.915 billion

OGDC profit after tax increases to Rs 21.915 billion

The profit after tax of Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) has surged to Rs 21.915 billion in the quarter ended September 30, 2011 as compared to Rs 16.709 billion earned in the corresponding period in 2010. The company's earning per share increased t
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
OGDC profit after tax increases to Rs 21.915 billion

OGDC profit after tax increases to Rs 21.915 billion

The profit after tax of Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) has surged to Rs 21.915 billion in the quarter ended September 30, 2011 as compared to Rs 16.709 billion earned in the corresponding period in 2010. The company's earning per share increased t
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Bidding held: Cable TV licences

Bidding held: Cable TV licences

PEMRA held bidding on Thursday to award cable TV licenses in 12 Tehsils of country. PEMRA had invited this competition soliciting Expression of Interest (EoIs) through print media and initially EoIs were solicited for 116 tehsils. A large number of invest
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
ICI Pakistan announces financial results for third quarter

ICI Pakistan announces financial results for third quarter

The Board of Directors of ICI Pakistan Limited announced the financial results for Q3 2011. The company posted net sales income of Rs 10.03 billion and Rs 30.5 billion for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2011 respectively, which was 18 per
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
ICI Pakistan announces financial results for third quarter

ICI Pakistan announces financial results for third quarter

The Board of Directors of ICI Pakistan Limited announced the financial results for Q3 2011. The company posted net sales income of Rs 10.03 billion and Rs 30.5 billion for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2011 respectively, which was 18 per
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (October 27, 2011).

Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Profit after tax of Standard Chartered Bank increases

Profit after tax of Standard Chartered Bank increases

The profit after tax (unconsolidated) of Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited has increased to Rs 3.768 billion in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to Rs 1.944 billion in the corresponding period last year. The board of dir
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Profit after tax of Standard Chartered Bank increases

Profit after tax of Standard Chartered Bank increases

The profit after tax (unconsolidated) of Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited has increased to Rs 3.768 billion in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to Rs 1.944 billion in the corresponding period last year. The board of dir
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
'CDA retrieves 17,000 kanals of encroached land'

'CDA retrieves 17,000 kanals of encroached land'

Imtiaz Inayat Elahi Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) said that the civic body has acquired 17,000 kanals of encroached land from different sectors in the City. He said this while briefing the standing committee meeting held here on Thursday, a
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Prime Minister for steps to minimise power, gas loadshedding

Prime Minister for steps to minimise power, gas loadshedding

On the direction of Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, a meeting of the Ministries of Petroleum, Finance and Water and Power was held here Thursday to review the steps taken for minimising load shedding in the country. The Ministry of Finance has been
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
14 injured in Peshawar blast

14 injured in Peshawar blast

Ten persons were injured in New Rampura on Thursday morning when an Impoverished Explosive Device (IED) exploded in a shop. According to Police the bomb was of three KG intensity and was packed in an oil canister that was placed outside the shop. Security
Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 28 Oct, 2011 12:00am