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Print - 2011-11-16
US MIDDAY: copper climbs

US MIDDAY: copper climbs

Copper fell for the first time in three days on Tuesday after rising eurozone bond yields backed mounting concerns that the region's debt crisis will spread and disrupt the global recovery. But losses were quickly reversed in after-hours trade, tracking a
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold off lows

US MIDDAY: gold off lows

Gold was down in late US morning trade on Tuesday but was lifted off its lows by worries over a euro zone economic slowdown and fears that France could be sucked into its spiralling debt crisis. The metal largely ignored news billionaire financier John Pa
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
PTCL introduces new broadband packages

PTCL introduces new broadband packages

Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) has introduced exciting new Broadband packages keeping in view the evolving needs of its valued customers. PTCL customers can now subscribe to 1Mbps package for Rs 1,199; 2Mbps package for Rs 1,499; 4Mbps
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Displaced tribesmen: 'effort should be made to minimise difficulties'

Displaced tribesmen: 'effort should be made to minimise difficulties'

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Barrister Masood Kausar, has asked the political administration of Khyber Agency to be fully alert to the situation emerging in wake of the steps underway to overcome the law and order problems in certain parts of the agen
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Foggy weather: NH&MP launches awareness campaign to reduce accidents

Foggy weather: NH&MP launches awareness campaign to reduce accidents

National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP) launched an awareness campaign to minimise accidents during the upcoming foggy weather. Inspector General NH&MP Wajid Ali Durrani asked the senior officials to take special measures for reducing accidents rati
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Theatre play on Rahman Baba's life

Theatre play on Rahman Baba's life

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Culture & Information Mian Iftikhar Hussain on Tuesday said Rehman Baba, a revolutionary leader and a great Pashto sufi poet raised voice against cruelty in the society. He expressed these views while speaking at a meeting
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Paramedical staff: SMT for introduction of equal promotion criteria

Paramedical staff: SMT for introduction of equal promotion criteria

Society of Medical Technologist (SMT), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has demanded of the government for introduction of equal promotion criteria for senior, qualified and experienced Paramedical staff. Addressing a news conference here at Peshawar Press Club on Tues
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Over 40 cable TV operators warned against relaying proscribed content

Over 40 cable TV operators warned against relaying proscribed content

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) in a recent enforcement bid against violating cable TV operators in Southern Punjab including Rahimyar Khan, Sadiqabad, Bahawalpur, Multan, D G Khan, Muzaffargarh, Kot Adu, Layyah, Khanewal, Mian Chan
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
'PTI sole party to pull country out of crises'

'PTI sole party to pull country out of crises'

A former provincial president of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Asad Qaisar, said here on Tuesday that the PTI is sole political party to pull the country out of the prevailing situation, and added that all political parties are expressing displeasure over the
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Apple production likely to fall by 35 percent this year

Apple production likely to fall by 35 percent this year

Apple production is likely to fall by 35 percent this year from half a million tons of last year to about 0.325 million tons. "The situation is too bad, as apple trees are being cut down in Balochistan because growers say they are not getting good rates,"
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Foundation & Intermediate Exams autumn 2011 award of merit certificates

Foundation & Intermediate Exams autumn 2011 award of merit certificates

While considering the grant of Merit Certificates, the Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan is pleased to award Merit Certificates for outstanding performance in the following subjects of the Foundation & Intermediate Examinations
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Two alleged dacoits arrested in an encounter

Two alleged dacoits arrested in an encounter

Special Invest-igation Unit (SIU) of Sindh police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested two alleged dacoits after brief encounter in the limits of Jamsheed Quarter police station. According to SSP Raja Umar Khattab, the information was received that two ban
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Malaysian CG visits EPZA at PQA

Malaysian CG visits EPZA at PQA

The Consul General of Malaysia, Abubakar Mamat, and Vice-Consul Lukman Sayuti on Tuesday paid a visit to the Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA) at Port Qasim on the invitation of Asif Jawaid Sheikh, member of the managing committee of Karachi Chamber
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Azad demands filling of all vacancies in judiciary

Azad demands filling of all vacancies in judiciary

President Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Muhammad Yasin Azad has demanded of the judicial commission to fill the vacant seats of judges in all the provincial high courts within 2 months period. "It's an anomaly that only 14 judges out of the 40 allo
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Ayaz's book 'Comments' launched

Ayaz's book 'Comments' launched

Renowned columnist and analyst Fakir S Ayaz-ud-Din has launched his book entitled "Comments" on Tuesday. The book is a collection of Ayaz's columns that have been published in a local newspaper. A ceremony was held at auditorium of Arts Council, organised
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
APWA trust formed

APWA trust formed

The All Pakistan Women's Association (APWA) trust has been formed by approving resolution in Administration and Finance meeting on Tuesday. A spokesperson of the organisation informed here that the trust would secure the interests of APWA.
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
160 million people in Asia suffer from Osteoporosis

160 million people in Asia suffer from Osteoporosis

About 160 million people in Asia are suffering from Osteoporosis. 10 million of Pakistanis annually develop osteoporosis related fractures, of them 80 percent are women, said the medical experts during an awareness programme organised by the Osteoporosis
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan Steel reduces HRC prices

Pakistan Steel reduces HRC prices

Pakistan Steel Mills on Monday announced reduction in the prices of Hot Rolled Coils up to Rs 3,000 per metric tons with immediate effect, a move aimed at rationalising prices in line with international market, dealers said. With current decline, the aver
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
LUMHS announces schedule for candidates' interview

LUMHS announces schedule for candidates' interview

The Registrar Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS) Jamshoro on Tuesday announced the schedule of interviews of those candidates who have been declared successful in pre-entry test for admissions in First Professional MBBS/BDS Session
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Angry traders go on rampage to protest killing of colleague

Angry traders go on rampage to protest killing of colleague

Hundreds of angry traders went on the rampage and blocked the main M A Jinnah Road by staging a sit-in and then worn-out jackets and cloths to protest the killing of their colleague here on Tuesday afternoon. The protesting traders were demanding of the g
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Erroneous results

Erroneous results

October was the month of student protests in Punjab after Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) declared erroneous results. The BISE Rawalpindi was a source of controversy earlier this year for failing to properly generate students' roll nu
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
South America - new trade horizon for Pakistan

South America - new trade horizon for Pakistan

Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Venezuela and Chile do not require prologue in Pakistan if discussed under the subjects of sports, geography, culture and ethnicity etc. But in economic scenario, they carry a very inadequate eminence among us. A very few Pakistan
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Imran Khan and twilight zone

Imran Khan and twilight zone

Recent corner meeting and its overwhelming response by the public has led to widespread speculation about his victory in the next election. A number of people in Pakistan believe that he is the last hope for the country's survival. Until now, the scenario
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Upfront wind power tariff - the issues

Upfront wind power tariff - the issues

Nepra has recently announced an upfront wind power tariff. In this space, we would attempt an evaluation of the scheme as announced, and apprise the readers of its pros and cons. First of all, let me explain some technical terms, which may not be readily
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
In the red zone

In the red zone

Pakistan has been experiencing abnormal rains and floods for two years running. A press report now points out that the country has moved up from 29th position in 2009-10 to 16th in the current year on the Climate Change Vulnerability Index. The issue was
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
How to meet gas shortages

How to meet gas shortages

Pakistan and Turkmenistan inked five agreements including an agreement to purchase gas under the well-known Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project in a ceremony held at the Prime Minister's House. President Asif Ali Zardari ex
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
DDB joins hands with Bulls Eye

DDB joins hands with Bulls Eye

Headed by Shoaib Qureshy, this new venture will bring together the DDB Global advertising business (Lipton, Johnson & Johnson etc) and Bulls Eye's local advertising business under a new advertising agency BE DDB. According to Patrick Ehringer, President D
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Sindh revenue department's performance reviewed

Sindh revenue department's performance reviewed

Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Qaim Ali Shah presided over a meeting of revenue department here at Chief Minister's House on Tuesday, which reviewed the over all performance of revenue department. Speaking on the occasion, the CM directed the officers/officia
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
River Indus water pollution: NSUCS stops water supply to Sukkur

River Indus water pollution: NSUCS stops water supply to Sukkur

In a move to protect the health of thousands of citizens of Sukkur, the third largest city of Sindh, the North Sindh Urban Services Corporation (NSUSC) has stopped water supply to the city due to the pollution of Indus River waters, Business Recorder <
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Denmark announces additional $2.8 million assistance for flood victims

Denmark announces additional $2.8 million assistance for flood victims

The Government of Denmark on Tuesday announced an additional $2.8 million in immediate humanitarian assistance for the flood victims. This announcement along with other recent Danish humanitarian support to Pakistan, brings the total assistance of $8.8 mi
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to share experiences on security issues

Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to share experiences on security issues

The governments of Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhawa (KPK) will exchange information and share experiences on security issues pertaining to terrorism. This was decided at a meeting between Governor KPK, Barrister Masood Kausar and Sindh Home Minister Manzoor
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Qureshi left PPP for lacking portfolio: Kaira

Qureshi left PPP for lacking portfolio: Kaira

Criticising Shah Mahmood Qureshi for quitting the party, Central Information Secretary of Pakistan Peoples Party, Qamar Zaman Kaira said on Tuesday that Qureshi resigned for not getting portfolio of his choice. Addressing a press conference along-with Min
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
LeJ behind targeted killings in Balochistan: Malik

LeJ behind targeted killings in Balochistan: Malik

Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Tuesday said that the banned sectarian outfit, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), was behind the targeted killings in Balochistan. Responding to point of orders of MNAs during the National Assembly's session, the minister said that
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Seminar

Seminar

Nazriya Pakistan Council Trust is organising a Majlis-e-Fikr on "Iqbal aur Aaj ka Pakistan" in connection with the birth anniversary of the poet of East Allama Muhammad Iqbal today (Wednesday) here at Aiwan-i-Quaid, Fatima Jinnah Park. Zahid Malik,
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Indonesian Solo Exhibition from November 18

Indonesian Solo Exhibition from November 18

The Republic of Indonesia Karachi Consulate is organising the three-day Indonesian Solo Exhibition 2011 to be held in Carlton Hotel Karachi on 18-20 November 2011 and be officially opened by Indonesian Ambassador to Pakistan. Sindh Minister for Informatio
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Motorcycle spare parts: MSPIDA for cut in import duty to 20 percent

Motorcycle spare parts: MSPIDA for cut in import duty to 20 percent

The newly-elected vice chairman of All Pakistan Motorcycle Spare Parts Importers and Dealers Association (MSPIDA), South Zone, Nasir Maqbool has urged the government to reduce import duty on motorcycle spare parts from existing 35 percent to 20 percent to
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (November 15, 2011) and the forecast for Wednesday (November 16, 2011).

Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
ANP activist among five killed in different incidents

ANP activist among five killed in different incidents

At least five persons including an activist of Awami National Party (ANP) and a son of former DIG traffic were fallen prey to targeted killings in various parts of the metropolis here on Tuesday. According to police and rescuers, an activist of ANP was sh
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (November 15, 2011).

Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Iesco power notification

Iesco power notification

According to Iesco Spokesman, due to electricity maintenance/development work the Power supply of the areas fall under the following feeders would remain suspended as under:- Wednesday (November 16) morning 8:am to 2:pm, the feeders connected with 132 KV
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (November 15, 2011).

Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
SU Academic Convocation on December 15

SU Academic Convocation on December 15

The Academic Convocation of the University of Sindh is scheduled to be held on December, 15. The Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan who is Chancellor of the University of Sindh will preside over the occasion. The students who have passed their examinati
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
PGL rating upgraded

PGL rating upgraded

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has upgraded the medium to long-term rating of Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited (PGL) to 'BBB+' (Triple B Plus) from 'BBB' (Triple B). Short-term rating has been maintained at 'A3' (A-Three). Outlook on rati
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
PGL rating upgraded

PGL rating upgraded

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has upgraded the medium to long-term rating of Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited (PGL) to 'BBB+' (Triple B Plus) from 'BBB' (Triple B). Short-term rating has been maintained at 'A3' (A-Three). Outlook on rati
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (November 15, 2011).

Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Karli police seize 110-kg heroin

Karli police seize 110-kg heroin

Karli police on Tuesday claimed to have recovered around 110-kg of heroin from a loaded truck parked at Mirza Adam Khan road. According to SHO Asif Munawar, the recovery was made on the information of inhabitants that two suspicious bags were lying in the
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Tuesday (November 15, 2011) and for Wednesday (November 16, 2011).
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Symposium on World COPD Day today

Symposium on World COPD Day today

Pakistan Chest Society (PCS), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in collaboration with Pakistan Primary Respiratory Group (PPCRG) will hold a symposium in connection with World COPD Day today at Lady Reading Hospital. Chest specialist, Medical Specialist Trainee Medical
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (November 15, 2011).

Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Homeopathy has cheapest solution to dengue: expert

Homeopathy has cheapest solution to dengue: expert

The dengue lifecycle needs to be broken because if it continues to persist it would become a deadly uncontrollable epidemic next year and homeopathy has the cheapest solution to eradicate dengue mosquito. Professor Dr Iftikhar Waris stated this while talk
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Chief minister Punjab inaugurates CNG air-conditioned urban bus service

Chief minister Punjab inaugurates CNG air-conditioned urban bus service

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that provision of modern transport facilities to the people is among the top priorities of the government hence an affordable, comfortable and air-conditioned CNG bus service has been launched in the
Published 16 Nov, 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 (November 15, 2011).

Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Plans afoot to overcome energy crisis: Khosa

Plans afoot to overcome energy crisis: Khosa

Punjab Governor, Sardar Latif Khan Khosa has said that the present government has chalked out long and medium term plans to get rid of the ongoing energy crisis. Addressing the award winning ceremony, organised by the Institute of Certified Public Account
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (November 15, 2011).

Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Zardari pressurised me to grant immunity to Davis: Qureshi

Zardari pressurised me to grant immunity to Davis: Qureshi

A former foreign minister, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, said here on Tuesday: "I flatly refused to grant diplomatic immunity to Raymond Davis because he was a killer of two innocent Pakistanis and I did not yield to pressure of even President Asif Ali Zardari. I
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (November 15, 2011).

Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Etihad Airways offers 40 percent discount

Etihad Airways offers 40 percent discount

Etihad Airways, national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is offering up to 40 percent discount on its award winning Pearl Business Class, for its Pakistani passengers travelling from Karachi. These attractive discounted fares are available on tickets
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
LHC restrains DSP Okara in courtroom

LHC restrains DSP Okara in courtroom

The Lahore High Court (LHC) here on Tuesday restrained DSP city circle Okara and a SHO in courtroom for few hours who failed to recover the girl who contracted love marriage. The court while summoning DPO Okara observed a private TV channel had aired girl
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Plea against Nawaz dismissed

Plea against Nawaz dismissed

A two-judge bench of Supreme Court at Lahore registry dismissed here on Tuesday for non prosecution an appeal seeking reopening of cases relating to illegal allotment of plots against PML-N chief Mian Nawaz Sharif. The cases were made during the rule of f
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar up on interbank market

THE RUPEE: dollar up on interbank market

The dollar continued its ride over the rupee's weakness in the interbank market on Tuesday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee extended its fall versus the greenback due to strong dollar demand, losing nine paisa for buying at 86.74 and sheddin
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Animal fat melting units demolished

Animal fat melting units demolished

Environment protection department demolished eight animal fat melting units in Sheraan kot, Bund road area on Tuesday. EPD sources said during regular checking in different parts of the city it was noticed that eight animal fat melting units were operatin
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar up on interbank market

THE RUPEE: dollar up on interbank market

The dollar continued its ride over the rupee's weakness in the interbank market on Tuesday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee extended its fall versus the greenback due to strong dollar demand, losing nine paisa for buying at 86.74 and sheddin
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Government urged to provide level playing field for Pakistani growers

Government urged to provide level playing field for Pakistani growers

Agri-Forum Pakistan Chairman Muhammad Ibrahim Mughal has urged the government to provide a level playing field to the Pakistani growers before awarding Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India. In an appeal to the Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani,
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
0s of Debt Securities

0s of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (November 15, 2011).

Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
0s of Debt Securities

0s of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (November 15, 2011).

Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Ulema urged to play role for social harmony

Ulema urged to play role for social harmony

Minister Auqaf, Labour and Religious Affairs Punjab, Haji Ehsan-ud-din-Qureshi has said world peace can be established by following the teachings of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). He asked the ulema and mashaikh to play an effective role to promote religiou
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
0s of Debt Securities

0s of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (November 15, 2011).

Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Another person loses life to dengue virus

Another person loses life to dengue virus

Another person lost his life due to dengue virus in Faisalabad, raising the death toll in Punjab to 330 including 284 in Lahore. According to a report released by the health department Punjab, no death was reported in Lahore during the last 24 hours. As m
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Pakistani researchers participate in Tunisia moot

Pakistani researchers participate in Tunisia moot

A delegate of seven Pakistani researchers recently participated in a conference "Infectious Diseases and International Engagement: Responsible Science for a Safe and Secure Society", in Tunisia. The meeting was held in collaboration with Institute of Past
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (November 15, 2011).

Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Dadu to have prison for women soon

Dadu to have prison for women soon

The district of Dadu will have a prison for women soon, said Sindh Minister for Law Ayaz Soomro who has also been given the additional portfolio of Minister Prisons as well. Talking to media persons at his office here on Tuesday, he said presently the wom
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
US musical band enthralls audience

US musical band enthralls audience

An American musical band, 'FEW Collective" enthralled audience at a musical night at Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) on Tuesday. The US embassy in Islamabad in association with the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) arranged the colorfu
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Meets Afaq at SHC: majority of PPP leaders stand by my side, says Mirza

Meets Afaq at SHC: majority of PPP leaders stand by my side, says Mirza

Dr Zulfiqar Mirza claims that he still enjoys the support of majority of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders in Sindh. He said this while talking to media at Sindh High Court here on Tuesday. Former provincial home minister Dr Zulfiqar Mirza visited Sind
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Moonis Elahi's accounts: FIA asked to deposit Rs 20 million

Moonis Elahi's accounts: FIA asked to deposit Rs 20 million

The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday ordered Director Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Lahore to deposit within two days Rs 20 million it had withdrawn from the frozen accounts of Moonis Elahi, who was an accused in the National Insurance Company Limited (
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Dr Firdous calls on Prime Minister

Dr Firdous calls on Prime Minister

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan called on Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani here at the Prime Minister House on Tuesday and discussed matters pertaining to her ministry and its allied departments. The Prime Min
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
NPO international productivity congress tomorrow

NPO international productivity congress tomorrow

In order to attract foreign investment and encourage local entrepreneurs, National Productivity Organisation (NPO) is hosting an International Productivity Congress in collaboration with Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) on November 17 and 18, 2011.
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Unprecedented uplift projects envisaged: Prime Minister

Unprecedented uplift projects envisaged: Prime Minister

Prime Minister, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday said he has embarked upon 'Karwan-i-Tameer' from Karachi to Khyber to inaugurate unprecedented development projects aimed at improving quality of lives of the people. He was talking to parliamentarians, w
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Tributes paid to music composer Feroze Nizami

Tributes paid to music composer Feroze Nizami

The 27th death anniversary of renowned music composer Feroze Nizami was observed on Tuesday and tributes were paid to his work. Feroze Nizami was born in Lahore in 1910. He belonged to a family well versed in the art of music. After completing his graduat
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
'PML-N may quit National Assembly in two months'

'PML-N may quit National Assembly in two months'

Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Khawaja Asif on Tuesday said the party might quit the National Assembly in two months to force the government to hold fresh general elections in the country. "The present National Assembly has become dysfunctional and usele
Published 16 Nov, 2011 12:00am
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