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Print - 2011-11-27
Two die in road accidents

Two die in road accidents

Two persons died while another was injured in different road accidents in the city on Saturday, Edhi sources said. They said a biker Muhammad Riyaz, son of Muhammad Hussain in his mid-twenties died after being hit by an unidentified vehicle at Shersah Fly
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Zardari, Gilani condemn Nato attack

Zardari, Gilani condemn Nato attack

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday strongly condemned Nato helicopters' attack on Pakistani troops in two Pakistan Army borders posts in Mohmand Agency, and termed it violation of Pakistan's sovereignty. According to the spokesperson to President, Far
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Nato helicopters have violated Pakistan's airspace on several occasions

Nato helicopters have violated Pakistan's airspace on several occasions

The helicopters of the North American Treaty Organisation (Nato) have violated Pakistan's airspace on several occasions, some of which were fatal for Pakistan's troops. Last month, two helicopters intruded several kilometres inside Pakistan territory in D
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
BBA, BPA, aptitude test at KU today

BBA, BPA, aptitude test at KU today

The aptitude test for admission to BBA, Commerce, BPA and MPA programmes will be conducted at the Karachi University on November 27. A spokesman of the institution said on Saturday that more than 10,000 candidates will appear in these tests. He said that
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Etihad Airways sponsors art exhibition

Etihad Airways sponsors art exhibition

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is sponsoring a world-class art exhibition featuring renowned French glass maker Jean Claude Novaro, from November 25 to December 2, in Karachi. Jean Claude Novaro is a celebrated artist fa
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Balochistan nurses observe 'black day'

Balochistan nurses observe 'black day'

The nurses of All Balochistan Nursing Federation Balochistan chapter on Saturday observed black day and took out rally to protest what they said torture on nurses by police and traders in Lahore. A large number of nurses took out rally from College of Nur
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
KESC rejects TI Pakistan's allegations

KESC rejects TI Pakistan's allegations

KESC has categorically rejected and denied all allegations levelled against it by Transparency International Pakistan and has stated them to be mala fide, contemptuous and defamatory. Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) believes that Transparency I
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
PML N and Q activists clash: seven injured

PML N and Q activists clash: seven injured

At least seven persons were injured as workers of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and PML-Q attacked each other with chairs and batons during PP-275 by-election in Yazman (Bahawalpur district). The clash took place between workers of PML-N and PML-Q
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Wardag predicts 'fifth martial law'

Wardag predicts 'fifth martial law'

Tehreek-e-Istiqlal Chief Rehmat Khan Wardag on Saturday predicted fifth martial law in the country to what he said would be due to the unnecessary criticism of the democratic government by the opposition. Speaking at a news conference, he urged Pakistan M
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Livestock experts of UAF hold workshop on equine breeding

Livestock experts of UAF hold workshop on equine breeding

Livestock experts have emphasised the need for promoting the best breeds of horses and adopting state-of-the-art practices in order to strengthen the human friendly animal breeds. Addressing a workshop titled 'Equine Breeding' at New Senate Hall, Universi
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Essential items' prices register sharp increase

Essential items' prices register sharp increase

The prices of essential kitchen items registered a sharp increase during the current week as compared to last week, a survey conducted by Business Recorder revealed on Friday. Traders at Rawalpindi/ Islamabad wholesale and retail markets told Bu
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
No woman voters seen in PK-61 on election day: Fafen report

No woman voters seen in PK-61 on election day: Fafen report

According to the preliminary election observation report of the Free and Fair Election Network (Fafen), no female voters were seen on Election Day in PK-61 (Kohistan-I), reportedly due to an informal agreement among political parties to prevent women from
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
SSC, HSSC supplement exams: students to get 10 chances: FBISE

SSC, HSSC supplement exams: students to get 10 chances: FBISE

Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has notified to provide ten consecutive chances to youth for appearing in supplementary examinations of Matriculation and Intermediate with an objective to facilitate weak students.
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Two persons gunned down in separate incidents

Two persons gunned down in separate incidents

At least two persons were gunned down in separate incidents at various parts of metropolis on Saturday. According to police, a 32-year-old man, who was an employee in city court, was shot dead at Lines Area in the limits of Brigade police station.
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Nato helicopters' attack: Gilani phones Nawaz, others

Nato helicopters' attack: Gilani phones Nawaz, others

PML-N President Nawaz Sharif on Saturday received a telephonic call from Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani about the situation arising out of the Nato helicopters' attack on Pakistani troops in two Pakistan Army borders posts in Mohmand Agency.
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Defective SOPs: AIG holds bank's management responsible for Robberies

Defective SOPs: AIG holds bank's management responsible for Robberies

Ghulam Bashir Sheikh Additional Inspector General (AIG), Karachi on Saturday held the management of local banks responsible for the unabated spree of bank robberies in the city. Speaking at a press conference held at CPO office here, AIG said the defectiv
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Begum Nusrat Bhutto's Chehlum today

Begum Nusrat Bhutto's Chehlum today

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah said that Chehlum of Late Begum Nusrat Bhutto will be observed on Sunday (today) at Naudero House and Garhi Khuda Bux Bhutto in which the leaders and members of the party will participate. This he said while talking
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Dow University launches PCGP

Dow University launches PCGP

Dow University of Health Sciences has launched Pakistan College of General Practitioners (PCGP), which plans to teach and train in areas unique to general practice with national and international perspectives to match the demand and meet international sta
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
US envoy summoned over Nato strike

US envoy summoned over Nato strike

Pakistan on Saturday lodged strong protests against US and Nato on their helicopters' 'unprovoked' cross-border attacks, and warned that such incursions could have serious repercussions on Pakistan-US/Nato/ISAF co-operation. The protest was lodged at the
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Qazi Yasir Ali appointed

Qazi Yasir Ali appointed

North Karachi Association of Trade and Industry (NKATI) appointed Qazi Yasir Ali as Senior Vice-Chairman of diplomatic standing committee of the association. Patron in Chief NKATI Noor Ahmed Khan, Chairman NKATI Abdul Rasheed Fodderwala, Vice-Chairman Ash
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Security demanded for Afaq

Security demanded for Afaq

Mohajir Qaumi Movement (Haqiqi) on Saturday demanded of the government to ensure foolproof security to the party chairman Afaq Ahmed. MQM-H Vice Chairman Shamshad Khan Ghauri addressing a press conference at Karachi Press Club said Afaq had been granted b
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Wassan vows stern action against criminals

Wassan vows stern action against criminals

Sindh Home Minister, Manzoor Hussain Wasan said that the government is taking initiatives to cope with the situation in Karachi and stern would be taken against the culprits. Talking to a private news channel, he said that different ethnic and sectarian g
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Import of spices increases by 30.55 percent

Import of spices increases by 30.55 percent

The country's import of spices has increased by 30.55 percent to $11.821 in October this year as compared to the import of spice $9.055 million in October 2010, showing a rise of $2.766 million, according to the official statistics.
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
LTUs/RTOs CCs told to carefully issue IT assessment orders

LTUs/RTOs CCs told to carefully issue IT assessment orders

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has cautioned the Chief Commissioners of Large Taxpayer Units (LTUs) and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) to carefully issue income tax assessment orders against the registered persons to avoid rejection at the level of Appea
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
PPP-led coalition wouldn't accept any threat: Khoro

PPP-led coalition wouldn't accept any threat: Khoro

Speaker Sindh Assembly Nisar Ahmed Khoro said that the Pakistan People's Party would complete its tenure and PPP and its coalition parties would not accept any conspiracy against government and democracy, while involvement of any coalition member in these
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
PML-N rejects Nepra, Ogra moves for power, gas hike

PML-N rejects Nepra, Ogra moves for power, gas hike

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Saturday rejected the moves for further increasing gas and electricity tariffs and said the moves, if materialised, would prove detrimental for the country's industrial sector whose survival is already at stake due
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Youth uplift programmes being launched: Shahbaz

Youth uplift programmes being launched: Shahbaz

A delegation of youths called on President Pakistan Muslim League-N and former Prime Minister, Mian Nawaz Sharif here on Saturday. Chief Minister Punjab, Shahbaz Sharif and other party leaders were also present on the occasion.
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
ANP to offer resistance against Nato attacks: Asfandyar

ANP to offer resistance against Nato attacks: Asfandyar

Asfandyar Wali Khan, leader of Awami National Party (ANP) on Saturday said ANP would offer resistance against Nato attacks, a private TV channel reported. According to the channel, he said the Nato-led forces had violated United Nations charter by intrudi
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
First mother ship anchors at Port Qasim

First mother ship anchors at Port Qasim

Port Qasim has become the first harbour of Pakistan to berth mother ships by deepening of its channel at 13 metres draught. "MSC CATANIA - a Mediterranean shipping company''s vessel, which has 13 meter draught, 300 meters length and 33 meters beam, left t
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
First mother ship anchors at Port Qasim

First mother ship anchors at Port Qasim

Port Qasim has become the first harbour of Pakistan to berth mother ships by deepening of its channel at 13 metres draught. "MSC CATANIA - a Mediterranean shipping company's vessel, which has 13 meter draught, 300 meters length and 33 meters beam, left th
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
First mother ship anchors at Port Qasim

First mother ship anchors at Port Qasim

Port Qasim has become the first harbour of Pakistan to berth mother ships by deepening of its channel at 13 metres draught. "MSC CATANIA - a Mediterranean shipping company's vessel, which has 13 meter draught, 300 meters length and 33 meters beam, left th
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
KESC''s poor performance: minister asks industrialists to submit plan

KESC''s poor performance: minister asks industrialists to submit plan

Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Dr Asim Hussain, on Saturday acceded to the demand of members of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to look into options to hand over the management of KESC to industrialists.
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
KESC's poor performance: minister asks industrialists to submit plan

KESC's poor performance: minister asks industrialists to submit plan

Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Dr Asim Hussain, on Saturday acceded to the demand of members of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to look into options to hand over the management of KESC to industrialists.
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
KESC's poor performance: minister asks industrialists to submit plan

KESC's poor performance: minister asks industrialists to submit plan

Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Dr Asim Hussain, on Saturday acceded to the demand of members of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to look into options to hand over the management of KESC to industrialists.
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Muharram moon sighted

Muharram moon sighted

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Saturday that the moon of Moharramul Haram 1433 AD was sighted in the country and the Ashura would fall on December 6 (Tuesday). The meeting of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee for sighting the moon of Muharra
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Muharram moon sighted

Muharram moon sighted

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Saturday that the moon of Moharramul Haram 1433 AD was sighted in the country and the Ashura would fall on December 6 (Tuesday). The meeting of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee for sighting the moon of Muharra
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Afaq gets bail in kidnapping case

Afaq gets bail in kidnapping case

The Anti-Terrorism Court II (ATC-II) here on Saturday granted bail to the Chairman of Muhajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi, Afaq Ahmed, in the case of kidnapping of Jameel Ahmed for ransom in the Korangi police station limit. The case was registered in 2001. The
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Afaq gets bail in kidnapping case

Afaq gets bail in kidnapping case

The Anti-Terrorism Court II (ATC-II) here on Saturday granted bail to the Chairman of Muhajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi, Afaq Ahmed, in the case of kidnapping of Jameel Ahmed for ransom in the Korangi police station limit. The case was registered in 2001. The
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
'Curiosity' rover launches for Mars

'Curiosity' rover launches for Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover, the biggest, most sophisticated robotic explorer ever built, blasted off Saturday on a journey to Mars, where it will hunt for signs life once existed there. Curiosity, which is the size of a large car and weighs in at one ton, has
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
'Curiosity' rover launches for Mars

'Curiosity' rover launches for Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover, the biggest, most sophisticated robotic explorer ever built, blasted off Saturday on a journey to Mars, where it will hunt for signs life once existed there. Curiosity, which is the size of a large car and weighs in at one ton, has
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Thai exporters seek Pakistani rice for China

Thai exporters seek Pakistani rice for China

Rice dealers in Thailand are looking to buy grain from Pakistan for delivery to China, traders said on Wednesday, as the Thai government''s policy of setting a relatively high minimum price for the grain threatens its status as a top exporter. "Pakistan''
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Thai exporters seek Pakistani rice for China

Thai exporters seek Pakistani rice for China

Rice dealers in Thailand are looking to buy grain from Pakistan for delivery to China, traders said on Wednesday, as the Thai government's policy of setting a relatively high minimum price for the grain threatens its status as a top exporter. "Pakistan's
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Thai exporters seek Pakistani rice for China

Thai exporters seek Pakistani rice for China

Rice dealers in Thailand are looking to buy grain from Pakistan for delivery to China, traders said on Wednesday, as the Thai government's policy of setting a relatively high minimum price for the grain threatens its status as a top exporter. "Pakistan's
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Leading cigarette maker served legal notice

Leading cigarette maker served legal notice

Tobacco Control Cell of the Cabinet Division has issued legal notice to a local cigarette manufacturer for publishing tobacco advertisements in print media, in violation of Prohibition of Smoking and Protection of Non-smokers Health Ordinance 2002. Source
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Leading cigarette maker served legal notice

Leading cigarette maker served legal notice

Tobacco Control Cell of the Cabinet Division has issued legal notice to a local cigarette manufacturer for publishing tobacco advertisements in print media, in violation of Prohibition of Smoking and Protection of Non-smokers Health Ordinance 2002. Source
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Leading cigarette maker served legal notice

Leading cigarette maker served legal notice

Tobacco Control Cell of the Cabinet Division has issued legal notice to a local cigarette manufacturer for publishing tobacco advertisements in print media, in violation of Prohibition of Smoking and Protection of Non-smokers Health Ordinance 2002. Source
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Philippines say arrested hackers funded by Saudi group

Philippines say arrested hackers funded by Saudi group

Philippine police and the FBI have arrested four people that Manila said were paid by a militant Saudi Arabian-based group to hack into US telecom AT&T's system, but the company said it was neither targeted nor breached. The Philippines' Criminal Investig
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Philippines say arrested hackers funded by Saudi group

Philippines say arrested hackers funded by Saudi group

Philippine police and the FBI have arrested four people that Manila said were paid by a militant Saudi Arabian-based group to hack into US telecom AT&T's system, but the company said it was neither targeted nor breached. The Philippines' Criminal Investig
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
PML-Q wins by-poll

PML-Q wins by-poll

Ehsan-ul-Haq of Pakistan Muslim League (Quaid) on Saturday won the by-election on Punjab Assembly Constituency PP-275 Yazman, Aaj News reported. According to the channel, Ehsan-ul-Haq grabbed 34,318 votes while his opponents Khalid Mehmood Amjad of
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
PML-Q wins by-poll

PML-Q wins by-poll

Ehsan-ul-Haq of Pakistan Muslim League (Quaid) on Saturday won the by-election on Punjab Assembly Constituency PP-275 Yazman, Aaj News reported. According to the channel, Ehsan-ul-Haq grabbed 34,318 votes while his opponents Khalid Mehmood Amjad of
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
India demands Pakistan action against Mumbai attackers

India demands Pakistan action against Mumbai attackers

India told Pakistan on Saturday it was awaiting "decisive" action against the perpetrators of the 2008 Mumbai attacks as the country marked the third anniversary of the carnage that claimed 166 lives. "We are still waiting for Pakistan to act decisively t
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
India demands Pakistan action against Mumbai attackers

India demands Pakistan action against Mumbai attackers

India told Pakistan on Saturday it was awaiting "decisive" action against the perpetrators of the 2008 Mumbai attacks as the country marked the third anniversary of the carnage that claimed 166 lives. "We are still waiting for Pakistan to act decisively t
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Number of taxpayers: NTN master index shows difference

Number of taxpayers: NTN master index shows difference

There is a difference in the number of taxpayers'' data maintained by the Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) and that available with the Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL), reflecting discrepancy in actual number of registered persons with the income tax
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Number of taxpayers: NTN master index shows difference

Number of taxpayers: NTN master index shows difference

There is a difference in the number of taxpayers' data maintained by the Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) and that available with the Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL), reflecting discrepancy in actual number of registered persons with the income tax
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Number of taxpayers: NTN master index shows difference

Number of taxpayers: NTN master index shows difference

There is a difference in the number of taxpayers' data maintained by the Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) and that available with the Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL), reflecting discrepancy in actual number of registered persons with the income tax
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Morocco Islamists win landmark election

Morocco Islamists win landmark election

Morocco's moderate Islamists won the most seats in a landmark parliamentary election, the government said Saturday, the latest religious party to achieve spectacular gains on the back of the Arab Spring. The Justice and Development Party (PJD) captured 80
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Morocco Islamists win landmark election

Morocco Islamists win landmark election

Morocco's moderate Islamists won the most seats in a landmark parliamentary election, the government said Saturday, the latest religious party to achieve spectacular gains on the back of the Arab Spring. The Justice and Development Party (PJD) captured 80
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Arabs ready sanctions to punish Syrian defiance

Arabs ready sanctions to punish Syrian defiance

Arab ministers gathered in Cairo on Saturday to draw up sanctions against Syria to punish President Bashar al-Assad's regime for defying an ultimatum to allow in observers and pressing a deadly crackdown. The finance ministers were to thrash out a package
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Arabs ready sanctions to punish Syrian defiance

Arabs ready sanctions to punish Syrian defiance

Arab ministers gathered in Cairo on Saturday to draw up sanctions against Syria to punish President Bashar al-Assad's regime for defying an ultimatum to allow in observers and pressing a deadly crackdown. The finance ministers were to thrash out a package
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Cigarettes added to notified smuggled items list

Cigarettes added to notified smuggled items list

The Federal Board of Revenue has expanded the list of notified smuggled items by including all brands of cigarettes in SRO 566(I)/2005, empowering the customs department not to release smuggled cigarettes on payment of redemption fine during adjudication
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Cigarettes added to notified smuggled items list

Cigarettes added to notified smuggled items list

The Federal Board of Revenue has expanded the list of notified smuggled items by including all brands of cigarettes in SRO 566(I)/2005, empowering the customs department not to release smuggled cigarettes on payment of redemption fine during adjudication
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Cigarettes added to notified smuggled items list

Cigarettes added to notified smuggled items list

The Federal Board of Revenue has expanded the list of notified smuggled items by including all brands of cigarettes in SRO 566(I)/2005, empowering the customs department not to release smuggled cigarettes on payment of redemption fine during adjudication
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Cigarettes added to notified smuggled items list

Cigarettes added to notified smuggled items list

The Federal Board of Revenue has expanded the list of notified smuggled items by including all brands of cigarettes in SRO 566(I)/2005, empowering the customs department not to release smuggled cigarettes on payment of redemption fine during adjudication
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
ZAB reference: Zardari urges CJP to expedite hearing

ZAB reference: Zardari urges CJP to expedite hearing

President Asif Ali Zardari has written a letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan, requesting him to expedite the hearing of presidential reference in Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto case as a larger bench is now available. Some well-placed sources told Business Re
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
ZAB reference: Zardari urges CJP to expedite hearing

ZAB reference: Zardari urges CJP to expedite hearing

President Asif Ali Zardari has written a letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan, requesting him to expedite the hearing of presidential reference in Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto case as a larger bench is now available. Some well-placed sources told Business Re
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Gas shortfall may cross two billion cubic feet per day mark in winter

Gas shortfall may cross two billion cubic feet per day mark in winter

The natural gas shortfall is expected to cross two billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) during winter, which surely will force the government to curtail supply to industry and other sectors excluding domestic consumers, top officials of ministry of petroleum
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Gas shortfall may cross two billion cubic feet per day mark in winter

Gas shortfall may cross two billion cubic feet per day mark in winter

The natural gas shortfall is expected to cross two billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) during winter, which surely will force the government to curtail supply to industry and other sectors excluding domestic consumers, top officials of ministry of petroleum
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Gas shortfall may cross two billion cubic feet per day mark in winter

Gas shortfall may cross two billion cubic feet per day mark in winter

The natural gas shortfall is expected to cross two billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) during winter, which surely will force the government to curtail supply to industry and other sectors excluding domestic consumers, top officials of ministry of petroleum
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Foreigners withdraw $3.845 million from equity market

Foreigners withdraw $3.845 million from equity market

Foreign investors at the stock market remained net sellers of shares worth $3.845 million during the week ended on November 26, 2011. It was the second consecutive week when the offshore participants opted for selling as an outflow of $1.316 million of th
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Foreigners withdraw $3.845 million from equity market

Foreigners withdraw $3.845 million from equity market

Foreign investors at the stock market remained net sellers of shares worth $3.845 million during the week ended on November 26, 2011. It was the second consecutive week when the offshore participants opted for selling as an outflow of $1.316 million of th
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Foreigners withdraw $3.845 million from equity market

Foreigners withdraw $3.845 million from equity market

Foreign investors at the stock market remained net sellers of shares worth $3.845 million during the week ended on November 26, 2011. It was the second consecutive week when the offshore participants opted for selling as an outflow of $1.316 million of th
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Embassy alerts US citizens

Embassy alerts US citizens

The United States Embassy in Islamabad on Saturday alerted Americans in Pakistan to be vigilant in their personal security against possible retaliation in the aftermath of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) cross-border strike, killing 24 Paki
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Embassy alerts US citizens

Embassy alerts US citizens

The United States Embassy in Islamabad on Saturday alerted Americans in Pakistan to be vigilant in their personal security against possible retaliation in the aftermath of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) cross-border strike, killing 24 Paki
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Protest lodged

Protest lodged

Pakistan's Ambassador to Belgium, European Union and Luxembourg Jalil Abbas Jilani Saturday lodged protest over Nato/ISAF helicopters' attacks on two Pakistan Army border posts in Mohmand Agency. In a letter to Ambassador Claudio Bisogneiro, Deputy Secret
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Protest lodged

Protest lodged

Pakistan's Ambassador to Belgium, European Union and Luxembourg Jalil Abbas Jilani Saturday lodged protest over Nato/ISAF helicopters' attacks on two Pakistan Army border posts in Mohmand Agency. In a letter to Ambassador Claudio Bisogneiro, Deputy Secret
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Nato to 'thoroughly investigate' incident: US

Nato to 'thoroughly investigate' incident: US

The US commander in Afghanistan on Saturday promised a full investigation after Pakistan said a Nato air strike killed at least 23 soldiers, sending his condolences over any troops who may have died. "This incident has my highest personal attention and my
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Nato to 'thoroughly investigate' incident: US

Nato to 'thoroughly investigate' incident: US

The US commander in Afghanistan on Saturday promised a full investigation after Pakistan said a Nato air strike killed at least 23 soldiers, sending his condolences over any troops who may have died. "This incident has my highest personal attention and my
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Nato says 'likely' it caused Pakistan casualties

Nato says 'likely' it caused Pakistan casualties

A spokesman for Nato-led troops in Afghanistan confirmed that Nato aircraft had been called in to support troops during an incident near the border with Pakistan, and its forces were "highly likely" responsible for deaths of Pakistani soldiers.
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (November 26, 2011) and the forecast for Sunday (November 27, 2011).

Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Nato says 'likely' it caused Pakistan casualties

Nato says 'likely' it caused Pakistan casualties

A spokesman for Nato-led troops in Afghanistan confirmed that Nato aircraft had been called in to support troops during an incident near the border with Pakistan, and its forces were "highly likely" responsible for deaths of Pakistani soldiers.
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (November 26, 2011).

Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
ISPR statement

ISPR statement

In a statement released on Saturday, ISPR said that on the night of 25/26 November Nato helicopters and fighter aircraft carried out unprovoked firing on two Pakistan Army border posts in Mohmand Agency as a result of which 24 troops embraced shahadat and
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (November 26, 2011).

Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
ISPR statement

ISPR statement

In a statement released on Saturday, ISPR said that on the night of 25/26 November Nato helicopters and fighter aircraft carried out unprovoked firing on two Pakistan Army border posts in Mohmand Agency as a result of which 24 troops embraced shahadat and
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (November 26, 2011) and for Sunday (November 27, 2011).
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
PAKISTAN'S 26/11

PAKISTAN'S 26/11

Nato helicopters opened fire on two Pak Army border checkpoints in Mohmand Agency early on Saturday, resulting in martyrdom of 24 soldiers and grievous injuries to 13 others, Pak Army said. Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Ashfaq Parvez Kayani strongly proteste
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
PAKISTAN'S 26/11

PAKISTAN'S 26/11

Nato helicopters opened fire on two Pak Army border checkpoints in Mohmand Agency early on Saturday, resulting in martyrdom of 24 soldiers and grievous injuries to 13 others, Pak Army said. Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Ashfaq Parvez Kayani strongly proteste
Published 27 Nov, 2011 12:00am
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