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Print - 2011-12-04
Special Education Department forgets Disabled Persons Day

Special Education Department forgets Disabled Persons Day

Sindh government has forgotten to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, supposed to be celebrated on December 3, 2011, Business Recorder learnt on Saturday. The whole world has attaches great social importance to this internatio
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Hyderabad Board announces HSC exams results

Hyderabad Board announces HSC exams results

Controller of Examinations Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Hyderabad on Saturday announced the awaited results of Higher Secondary Certificate Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical and Science General Groups' Annual Examinations 2011. The annual exam
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Education Department approves three new development schemes

Education Department approves three new development schemes

Three new development schemes under the Annual Development Programme (ADP) 2011-2012 pertaining to the Education Sector have been approved in the DDWP meeting. A statement said here on Saturday that the meeting was chaired by Sindh Secretary for Education
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Hafeez announces Rs 10 million grant for KPC

Hafeez announces Rs 10 million grant for KPC

Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Saturday announced a grant of Rs 10 million for Karachi Press Club (KPC) and to launch 'Sabihuddin Ghausi Award'. During the visit to KPC, he said that KPC members deserve more than this amount. However, due to c
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Intel celebrates 40 years of digital revolution

Intel celebrates 40 years of digital revolution

40 years ago, Intel Corporation introduced the world's first commercially available microprocessor - the Intel(r) 4004 - triggering the start of the digital revolution. While most people have never seen a microprocessor, devices that contain them have bec
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Army also put on alert: Wasan

Army also put on alert: Wasan

Sindh Home Minister Manzoor Hussain Wasan has said that the army has also been put on alert, besides, the police and Rangers, to face any eventuality during Muharram.
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Foggy conditions to prevail in plain areas

Foggy conditions to prevail in plain areas

Foggy/misty conditions would prevail in plain areas of Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Sukkur division during early morning hours, the met office said on Saturday. "Continental air prevailing over the country," the office said in its weather synopsis and a
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Devolution process: agriculture department fails to amend Seed Act 1976

Devolution process: agriculture department fails to amend Seed Act 1976

The Sindh Agriculture Department has failed to amend the Seed Act, 1976 and many other provincial acts despite passage of more than four months after the devolution of the Federal Agriculture Ministry, it was learnt. The agriculture department has to esta
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Government launches plan to raise fish production in dam

Government launches plan to raise fish production in dam

The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has kicked off a plan to raise the production of fish in Mangla dam at least four thousand metric ton annually, said Honorary Game Warden of Fisheries and Wild Life department AJK Ramzan Dutt Advocate. Talkin
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Pesco hailed for cut in line losses, rise in recovery

Pesco hailed for cut in line losses, rise in recovery

BoD hailed Pesco for reduction in line losses, increase in recovery and saving of Rs 300 million in purchase of single phase meters while acting upon the directions of BoD, this progress was hailed by BoD in its 63rd meeting held the other day at Wapda Ho
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
CNG vehicles: separate fare lists welcomed

CNG vehicles: separate fare lists welcomed

Sarhad Public Transport Legal Action Committee has welcomed the issuance of separate fare list to the CNG vehicles and demanded of the government to implement its decision at the earliest. Speaking at a press conference at Peshawar Press Club on Saturday
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Bus-stand owners asked to get licences renewed

Bus-stand owners asked to get licences renewed

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Transport and Information Mian Iftikhar Hussain has asked the owners of bus stands to get their licenses renewed without any further delay otherwise government would take stern action against them. He stated this while chai
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Milk prices register massive increase

Milk prices register massive increase

The prices of most of the essential kitchen items registered increase in November as compared to the preceding month, a survey conducted by Business Recorder showed. The survey noted that the prices of different fruits, cooked items, vegetables, pu
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
11 IRS officials promoted

11 IRS officials promoted

The Federal Board of Revenue has promoted 11 officials of Inland Revenue Service (IRS) from Grade-20 to Grade-21 with immediate effect and given new assignments to these senior IRS officials. In this connection, the FBR has issued a notification here on S
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Jamaat-i-Islami holds protest rally against Nato attack

Jamaat-i-Islami holds protest rally against Nato attack

Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) held a protest rally on Saturday at GT road against the Nato attack on Pak-Afghan border at Mohamand agency. JI leader Khawaja Mohammad Waqar advocate led the rally, which was attended by supporters of JI, Shabab-e-Milli and Islami Ja
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
AJK government criticised for declaring Lord Nazir persona non grata

AJK government criticised for declaring Lord Nazir persona non grata

PML-N Azad Jammu and Kashmir chapter on Saturday lashed out at AJK government for declaring Lord Nazir Ahmad, a Kashmir born British parliamentarian, as persona non grata, and termed the move as an attempt to appease India. PML-N AJK chapter organising co
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Renaming of SCCI: directorate of trade organisations raise objection

Renaming of SCCI: directorate of trade organisations raise objection

The directorate of trade organisations has raised objection on remaining of Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KPCCI), it was learnt. Gul Mohammad Khan, a business tycoon of Peshawar, establi
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
PTI reacts to General Jones' comments

PTI reacts to General Jones' comments

PTI Vice President for Foreign and Security Policy, Dr Shireen Mazari has reacted strongly to General Jones' comments on TV declaring that Pakistan was driving itself to its own self-destruction because it has been given a lot of opportunities in the past
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Foolproof security for 9-10th Muharram

Foolproof security for 9-10th Muharram

The main gatherings and processions on 9th and 10th of Muharram will be monitored with hidden cameras. According to the security plan of Sindh Home Ministry, heavy contingents of Rangers and police will be deployed at the gatherings and all business cente
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
NGO offers to operate Punjab's primary schools

NGO offers to operate Punjab's primary schools

An NGO - Foundation for Rehabilitation & Education of Slow Children (FRESH) solely dedicated to remedial education among children in Pakistan - has made an offer for extending its services to the government of Punjab to operate primary education schools i
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Minister for implementation of disabled people's quota

Minister for implementation of disabled people's quota

The Sindh Minister for Science and Technology Jam Madad Ali said that socio-economic condition of disable persons could be improved if implementation on 2 percent disables' quota in jobs is ensured. He said it is the need of the hour to provide technical,
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
KWSB reduces water tariff for industries

KWSB reduces water tariff for industries

The Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) reduced the water charges for textile industry from 215 to 135 per thousand gallons and for other industries from Rs 215 to Rs 190 per thousand gallons on Saturday.
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Speech competition: NAB to distribute certificate on December 9

Speech competition: NAB to distribute certificate on December 9

Under the aegis of National Accountability Bureau (NAB), a certificate distribution ceremony of inter-colleges speech competition would be held on December 9. To mark the World Anti-Corruption Day, NAB has arranged a ceremony at a local hotel, said a hand
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Pulses import down by $12.284 million

Pulses import down by $12.284 million

Import of the pulses declined by 24 percent or $12.284 million to $37.406 million in October this year as compared to the commodity's import of $49.69 million in the same period last fiscal year, according to the official statistics. On a monthly basis, t
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Public holidays on Ashura

Public holidays on Ashura

The government of Sindh has declared December 5 and 6 as public holidays on account of Ashura-9th and 10th Muharram. A notification issued here on Saturday said that all offices-autonomous, semi-autonomous bodies, corporations and local councils under the
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
PCDMA team leaves for India tomorrow

PCDMA team leaves for India tomorrow

A trade delegation led by Chairman, Pakistan Chemicals and Dyes Merchant Association (PCDMA) Najmuddin Chghtai will leave for India on Monday from Karachi. The delegation comprises of 60 members of PCDMA will meet Indian Dyes Merchant Association and othe
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Shahbaz links future of Pakistan to technical education

Shahbaz links future of Pakistan to technical education

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that future of Pakistan is linked with the technical education. He said that by equipping the young generation with modern knowledge not only the problem of unemployment can be overcome but also the country can be
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
LCCI delegation, Haryana: chief minister discuss bilateral trade

LCCI delegation, Haryana: chief minister discuss bilateral trade

A 100-member LCCI delegation, led by its President Irfan Qaiser Sheikh, held meeting with the Chief Minister Haryana, Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Saturday and discussed the issues coming in the way of bilateral trade and handed over a set of proposals to exp
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Government to fund ongoing development projects: Ehsanuddin

Government to fund ongoing development projects: Ehsanuddin

Provincial Minister for Labour, Haji Ehsaanuddin Qureshi has said that government will provide required funds for the completion of ongoing development projects launched by the labour department. New welfare schemes would also be initiated specially for t
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Surjani Town: no effort made to retrieve encroached land

Surjani Town: no effort made to retrieve encroached land

Despite the clear instructions of Sindh High Court to anti-encroachment police it has not made any efforts to get retrieved the encroached land from grabbers in Surjani Town, Sector 4-B, sources told Business Recorder on Saturday.
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
GCUDS wins three distinctions

GCUDS wins three distinctions

Government College University Lahore Debating Society (GCUDS) has won three distinctions at the All Pakistan Bilingual Declamation Contest 2011 organised by the Punjab Group of Colleges. GCUDS President Ali Zafar was adjudicated the best English speaker o
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Lieutenant General Rabbani assumes charge as Corps Commander Peshawar

Lieutenant General Rabbani assumes charge as Corps Commander Peshawar

Lieutenant General, Khalid Rabbani assumed the charge of Corps Commander Peshawar at a Change of Command ceremony held at Corps Headquarters here on Saturday. Lieutenant General Asif Yasin Malik stands retired from service today, said a spokesman for the
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Qaim chairs meeting of BIHR

Qaim chairs meeting of BIHR

Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah on Saturday presided a meeting of Board of Governors of Bilawal Institute of Historical Research (BIHR), Nawabshah, at CM House. The CM Sindh said that Sindh province is full of historical, cultural, literary aspect
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
LHC approached against Awan for contempt of court

LHC approached against Awan for contempt of court

A bar member has approached the Lahore High Court against PPP senator Babar Awan for contempt of court proceedings. The petitioner Afaq Ahmad contended that Babar Awan has been frequently witnessed maligning the institution of judiciary during his press c
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Thousands march in Durban calling for 'climate justice'

Thousands march in Durban calling for 'climate justice'

Chanting "Amandla," the rallying cry of the South African anti-apartheid movement, thousands of people marched through the streets of Durban Saturday calling for "climate justice." Their appeal was aimed at diplomats huddled in negotiations under the 194-
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Thousands march in Durban calling for 'climate justice'

Thousands march in Durban calling for 'climate justice'

Chanting "Amandla," the rallying cry of the South African anti-apartheid movement, thousands of people marched through the streets of Durban Saturday calling for "climate justice." Their appeal was aimed at diplomats huddled in negotiations under the 194-
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Rental Power Policy: no default in payment on part of WPI

Rental Power Policy: no default in payment on part of WPI

National Bank of Pakistan has financed Walters Power International (WPI) Project-I at Naudero, providing Rs 2.8 billion under the Rental Power Policy of the government. The total amount for the project stands at Rs 4.584 billion including Rs 2.8 billion d
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Rental Power Policy: no default in payment on part of WPI

Rental Power Policy: no default in payment on part of WPI

National Bank of Pakistan has financed Walters Power International (WPI) Project-I at Naudero, providing Rs 2.8 billion under the Rental Power Policy of the government. The total amount for the project stands at Rs 4.584 billion including Rs 2.8 billion d
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Rental Power Policy: no default in payment on part of WPI

Rental Power Policy: no default in payment on part of WPI

National Bank of Pakistan has financed Walters Power International (WPI) Project-I at Naudero, providing Rs 2.8 billion under the Rental Power Policy of the government. The total amount for the project stands at Rs 4.584 billion including Rs 2.8 billion d
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Karzai accuses Pakistan of stalling talks with Taliban

Karzai accuses Pakistan of stalling talks with Taliban

Afghan President Hamid Karzai accused Pakistan, which is boycotting an international conference on Afghanistan starting Monday in Bonn, of sabotaging all negotiations with the Taliban. "Up until now, they have sadly refused to back efforts for negotiation
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Karzai accuses Pakistan of stalling talks with Taliban

Karzai accuses Pakistan of stalling talks with Taliban

Afghan President Hamid Karzai accused Pakistan, which is boycotting an international conference on Afghanistan starting Monday in Bonn, of sabotaging all negotiations with the Taliban. "Up until now, they have sadly refused to back efforts for negotiation
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Voting begins in Russia for key parliamentary polls

Voting begins in Russia for key parliamentary polls

Russians in the Far East began voting Sunday in key parliamentary elections expected to hand victory to Vladimir Putin's party amid claims of campaign fraud and unprecedented intimidation of observers. "Polling stations are open," Konstantin Mikhailov, he
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Voting begins in Russia for key parliamentary polls

Voting begins in Russia for key parliamentary polls

Russians in the Far East began voting Sunday in key parliamentary elections expected to hand victory to Vladimir Putin's party amid claims of campaign fraud and unprecedented intimidation of observers. "Polling stations are open," Konstantin Mikhailov, he
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Anjum Aqeel arrested inside court premises

Anjum Aqeel arrested inside court premises

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz MNA Anjum Aqeel was arrested from the court premises after a special court rejected his bail plea in National Police Foundation Land scam case on Saturday. Talking to media outside the court, PML-N leader Zafar Ali Shah said t
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Anjum Aqeel arrested inside court premises

Anjum Aqeel arrested inside court premises

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz MNA Anjum Aqeel was arrested from the court premises after a special court rejected his bail plea in National Police Foundation Land scam case on Saturday. Talking to media outside the court, PML-N leader Zafar Ali Shah said t
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
MQM, PPP, PML-F leaders discuss LG System-2011

MQM, PPP, PML-F leaders discuss LG System-2011

Leaders of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Pakistan Muslim League Functional (PML-F) held a detailed discussion on matters pertaining to the Local Government System-2011. The meeting of PPP, MQM and PML-F leaders was held
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
MQM, PPP, PML-F leaders discuss LG System-2011

MQM, PPP, PML-F leaders discuss LG System-2011

Leaders of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Pakistan Muslim League Functional (PML-F) held a detailed discussion on matters pertaining to the Local Government System-2011. The meeting of PPP, MQM and PML-F leaders was held
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Saudi report: women driving spurs premarital sex

Saudi report: women driving spurs premarital sex

A report given to a high-level advisory group in Saudi Arabia claims that allowing women in the kingdom to drive could encourage premarital sex, a rights activist said Saturday. The ultraconservative stance suggests increasing pressure on King Abdullah to
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Saudi report: women driving spurs premarital sex

Saudi report: women driving spurs premarital sex

A report given to a high-level advisory group in Saudi Arabia claims that allowing women in the kingdom to drive could encourage premarital sex, a rights activist said Saturday. The ultraconservative stance suggests increasing pressure on King Abdullah to
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Indian Army general dismissed over land scam

Indian Army general dismissed over land scam

A retired Indian Army lieutenant general was dismissed from service with retrospective effect Saturday for his involvement in a land scam, an army spokesman said. Avadesh Prakash, a former military secretary, is the senior most officer of the Indian Army
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Indian Army general dismissed over land scam

Indian Army general dismissed over land scam

A retired Indian Army lieutenant general was dismissed from service with retrospective effect Saturday for his involvement in a land scam, an army spokesman said. Avadesh Prakash, a former military secretary, is the senior most officer of the Indian Army
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Industrial areas: SNGPL to observe four days a week gas schedule

Industrial areas: SNGPL to observe four days a week gas schedule

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) authorities have planned to conduct gas outages four days in a week and announced that the ongoing gas loadshedding would continue till Monday (tomorrow) 6am under the gas load management plan. Industrialists and
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Industrial areas: SNGPL to observe four days a week gas schedule

Industrial areas: SNGPL to observe four days a week gas schedule

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) authorities have planned to conduct gas outages four days in a week and announced that the ongoing gas loadshedding would continue till Monday (tomorrow) 6am under the gas load management plan. Industrialists and
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Industrial areas: SNGPL to observe four days a week gas schedule

Industrial areas: SNGPL to observe four days a week gas schedule

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) authorities have planned to conduct gas outages four days in a week and announced that the ongoing gas loadshedding would continue till Monday (tomorrow) 6am under the gas load management plan. Industrialists and
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Three Nato troops killed

Three Nato troops killed

Three troops from the Nato-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) were killed by a roadside bomb in eastern Afghanistan Saturday, officials said. ISAF did not say which country the dead troops were from or give further details in line with pol
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Three Nato troops killed

Three Nato troops killed

Three troops from the Nato-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) were killed by a roadside bomb in eastern Afghanistan Saturday, officials said. ISAF did not say which country the dead troops were from or give further details in line with pol
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Veena defends ISI tattoo for photo shoot

Veena defends ISI tattoo for photo shoot

Pakistani actress Veena Malik defended on Saturday her front cover photos for men's magazine FHM, where she appeared with ISI tattooed on her arm, but denied the photo shoot involved any nudity. "In India every thing is referred to ISI, she told a Pakista
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Veena defends ISI tattoo for photo shoot

Veena defends ISI tattoo for photo shoot

Pakistani actress Veena Malik defended on Saturday her front cover photos for men's magazine FHM, where she appeared with ISI tattooed on her arm, but denied the photo shoot involved any nudity. "In India every thing is referred to ISI, she told a Pakista
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Memo scandal: SCBA criticises formation of commission

Memo scandal: SCBA criticises formation of commission

The President and Secretary Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) here on Saturday said that every institution of the country should perform its duty within the limits and added formation of commission on the issue of memo scandal is the duty of Parliament
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Memo scandal: SCBA criticises formation of commission

Memo scandal: SCBA criticises formation of commission

The President and Secretary Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) here on Saturday said that every institution of the country should perform its duty within the limits and added formation of commission on the issue of memo scandal is the duty of Parliament
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan snubs US probe into lethal strikes

Pakistan snubs US probe into lethal strikes

Islamabad has so far refused to take part in a US probe into air strikes that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers, exacerbating fears Saturday of a prolonged US-Pakistani crisis as a result of the attack. Pakistan was invited to cooperate in the probe into the N
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Arab League gives Syria Sunday deadline on observers

Arab League gives Syria Sunday deadline on observers

An Arab League ministerial committee on Saturday slapped 19 Syrian officials with a ban on travel to Arab states and gave Damascus until Sunday to accept observers to monitor the country's unrest. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al-Thani ann
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Arab League gives Syria Sunday deadline on observers

Arab League gives Syria Sunday deadline on observers

An Arab League ministerial committee on Saturday slapped 19 Syrian officials with a ban on travel to Arab states and gave Damascus until Sunday to accept observers to monitor the country's unrest. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al-Thani ann
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Assad poses threat of sectarian conflict: Biden

Assad poses threat of sectarian conflict: Biden

The United States is running out of patience with Syria's Bashar al-Assad who threatens to "fan the flames" of sectarian conflict in his country and beyond, US Vice President Joe Biden said. Speaking as 11 civilians were among 23 people killed in Syria an
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Assad poses threat of sectarian conflict: Biden

Assad poses threat of sectarian conflict: Biden

The United States is running out of patience with Syria's Bashar al-Assad who threatens to "fan the flames" of sectarian conflict in his country and beyond, US Vice President Joe Biden said. Speaking as 11 civilians were among 23 people killed in Syria an
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
BoI seeks ST zero-rating on CNG buses

BoI seeks ST zero-rating on CNG buses

The Board of Investment (BOI) has sought approval of the Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCoI) for zero-rating of sales tax on import of CNG/LPG buses in line with SRO 727(1)/2011 under which plant/machinery is exempted to promote environment-friendly tr
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
BoI seeks ST zero-rating on CNG buses

BoI seeks ST zero-rating on CNG buses

The Board of Investment (BOI) has sought approval of the Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCoI) for zero-rating of sales tax on import of CNG/LPG buses in line with SRO 727(1)/2011 under which plant/machinery is exempted to promote environment-friendly tr
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
BoI seeks ST zero-rating on CNG buses

BoI seeks ST zero-rating on CNG buses

The Board of Investment (BOI) has sought approval of the Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCoI) for zero-rating of sales tax on import of CNG/LPG buses in line with SRO 727(1)/2011 under which plant/machinery is exempted to promote environment-friendly tr
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
BoI seeks ST zero-rating on CNG buses

BoI seeks ST zero-rating on CNG buses

The Board of Investment (BOI) has sought approval of the Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCoI) for zero-rating of sales tax on import of CNG/LPG buses in line with SRO 727(1)/2011 under which plant/machinery is exempted to promote environment-friendly tr
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Cigarettes price hike to increase duty collection: FBR told

Cigarettes price hike to increase duty collection: FBR told

A leading cigarette manufacturing company has informed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that substantial increase in prices of different brands of cigarettes would be instrumental in increase of federal excise duty collection, as specified in the releva
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Cigarettes price hike to increase duty collection: FBR told

Cigarettes price hike to increase duty collection: FBR told

A leading cigarette manufacturing company has informed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that substantial increase in prices of different brands of cigarettes would be instrumental in increase of federal excise duty collection, as specified in the releva
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Cigarettes price hike to increase duty collection: FBR told

Cigarettes price hike to increase duty collection: FBR told

A leading cigarette manufacturing company has informed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that substantial increase in prices of different brands of cigarettes would be instrumental in increase of federal excise duty collection, as specified in the releva
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Government officials: monetisation of transport facility approved

Government officials: monetisation of transport facility approved

The government has finally approved much-delayed monetisation of transport facility for government officials promised by Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez in his budget speech in response to growing demand for rationalisation of current expenditure.
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Government officials: monetisation of transport facility approved

Government officials: monetisation of transport facility approved

The government has finally approved much-delayed monetisation of transport facility for government officials promised by Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez in his budget speech in response to growing demand for rationalisation of current expenditure.
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Highest regard for sovereignty: Clinton

Highest regard for sovereignty: Clinton

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani received a phone call from US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Saturday evening. The Secretary of State conveyed her personal condolences on the deaths of Pakistani soldiers. She added that the attack was not in
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Highest regard for sovereignty: Clinton

Highest regard for sovereignty: Clinton

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani received a phone call from US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Saturday evening. The Secretary of State conveyed her personal condolences on the deaths of Pakistani soldiers. She added that the attack was not in
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Ogra not to deal with gas theft cases

Ogra not to deal with gas theft cases

The government decided in principle that the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) will not deal with gas theft cases in future, it is learnt. It was decided in a recently held chaired by Dr Asim Hussain, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, an
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Ogra not to deal with gas theft cases

Ogra not to deal with gas theft cases

The government decided in principle that the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) will not deal with gas theft cases in future, it is learnt. It was decided in a recently held chaired by Dr Asim Hussain, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, an
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Ogra not to deal with gas theft cases

Ogra not to deal with gas theft cases

The government decided in principle that the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) will not deal with gas theft cases in future, it is learnt. It was decided in a recently held chaired by Dr Asim Hussain, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, an
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Zero-rating regime: FBR finalising revised list of 128 items, inputs

Zero-rating regime: FBR finalising revised list of 128 items, inputs

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has drafted a revised list of 128 items, raw materials and inputs on which sales tax will be charged at reduced rate of 5 percent or standard rate of 16 percent for five zero-rated export sectors or such items/goods woul
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Zero-rating regime: FBR finalising revised list of 128 items, inputs

Zero-rating regime: FBR finalising revised list of 128 items, inputs

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has drafted a revised list of 128 items, raw materials and inputs on which sales tax will be charged at reduced rate of 5 percent or standard rate of 16 percent for five zero-rated export sectors or such items/goods woul
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Zero-rating regime: FBR finalising revised list of 128 items, inputs

Zero-rating regime: FBR finalising revised list of 128 items, inputs

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has drafted a revised list of 128 items, raw materials and inputs on which sales tax will be charged at reduced rate of 5 percent or standard rate of 16 percent for five zero-rated export sectors or such items/goods woul
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
No one knew about it: US

No one knew about it: US

The United States has rejected the claims that President Zardari or Hussain Haqqani had knowledge of the Abbottabad operation, a private TV channel reported. According to the channel, the White House said that the Abbottabad operation was of very sensitiv
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (December 03, 2011) and the forecast for Sunday (December 04, 2011).

Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
No one knew about it: US

No one knew about it: US

The United States has rejected the claims that President Zardari or Hussain Haqqani had knowledge of the Abbottabad operation, a private TV channel reported. According to the channel, the White House said that the Abbottabad operation was of very sensitiv
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (December 03, 2011).

Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Khosa says he can't investigate memogate

Khosa says he can't investigate memogate

Former Director-General Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Tariq Khosa has expressed his inability to perform as head of the Supreme Court constituted one-man Judicial Commission to investigate the Memogate. A nine-member special bench headed by Chief Jus
Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (December 03, 2011).

Published 04 Dec, 2011 12:00am
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