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Print - 2011-12-08
Government will restore Nato supply line, claims JI chief

Government will restore Nato supply line, claims JI chief

Jamaat-e Islami (JI) Chief Syed Munawwar Hassan said on Wednesday that government was retreating from its stances it had taken in protest to Nato attack. The government was about to take a U-turn and would restore Nato supply line. The government should n
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Man shot dead in Naseerabad

Man shot dead in Naseerabad

Local police recovered a body of a man from the canal in the Tamoboo Tehsil of Naseerabad district on Wednesday. The area people spotted a body in the Baba Kot police precincts and informed the Police. Police shifted the body to the nearby hospital that w
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
NBP organises two-day training session

NBP organises two-day training session

National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) organised a two day in house training session on 'Enterprise Risk Management' for senior executives of various groups. "Enabling a risk management culture is critically vital, and SBP regulations make it necessary for banks
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Altaf prays for early recovery of President

Altaf prays for early recovery of President

Muttahida Qaumi Movement's (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain on Wednesday expressed his apprehensions over the sudden illness of President Asif Ali Zardari and prayed Allah Almighty for his complete recovery and good health. He said that MQM Co-ordination Committ
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Ban on pillion riding lifted

Ban on pillion riding lifted

The ban on pillion riding in the metropolis has been lifted from Wednesday. This was announced by Home Minister Sindh, Manzoor Hussain Wasan. In a statement here, he said that he was aware of the inconveniences caused to the people because of ban on pilli
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Mazdoor Union seeks LDA, MDA's merger into KDA

Mazdoor Union seeks LDA, MDA's merger into KDA

Mazdoor Union (CBA) of the defunct Karachi Development Authority (KDA) is not only striving hard for the revival of the old status of KDA, but also wants Lyari Development Authority (LDA) and Malir Development Authority (MDA) be merged into the former, it
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Twin bomb blast on Ashura: cases registered in separate police stations

Twin bomb blast on Ashura: cases registered in separate police stations

The cases of twin bomb blast that occurred on the occasion of Ashura, were registered in separate police stations on Wednesday. According to police sources, the investigators suspected to have the involvement of single terrorist group behind these blasts
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Ashura day observed

Ashura day observed

Thousands of black-clad devotees marked the Ashura Day to glorify the venerated Imam Hussain (R.A) and martyrs of Karbala for their sacrifices amid stiff security shields in the city. The annual Muharram rituals on Tuesday came to conclusion peacefully as
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Violence cases claimed lives of 43 women in November: report

Violence cases claimed lives of 43 women in November: report

As many as 43 women lost their lives to domestic violence and 'Karo Kari' (illicit relations) killings in Sindh in the month of November 2011, according to a report of a non-government organisation Research and Development for Human Resources (RDHR).
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
MUET signs accord with TUD

MUET signs accord with TUD

To establish academic linkage and promote joint research, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Technical University Darmstadt (TUD), Germany. Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan Rajput, Vice Chancello
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Two killed in road accident

Two killed in road accident

An alleged bandit and a boy were killed in a road accident at Native Jetty Bridge in the precincts of Baghdadi police station on Wednesday. According to police, two alleged bandits, who snatched a loaded truck (TKJ-071), rammed into two passers-by - Fayya
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
US rerouting some Afghan war supplies

US rerouting some Afghan war supplies

The US military is working around a Pakistani government border blockade by shipping small amounts of some supplies for the Afghan war through other countries, US defence officials said on Tuesday.
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Toshiba increases footprints

Toshiba increases footprints

Toshiba Singapore Digital Products and Service Group (DS) on Wednesday announced the official appointment of another new distributor, ABM Data Systems (ABM), in Pakistan. With this appointment, Toshiba increases the resellers' network footprints in Pakist
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Industrialists condemn KESC for increasing loadshedding

Industrialists condemn KESC for increasing loadshedding

Industrialists have shown serious concerns over the Karachi Electric Supply Company's (KESC) decision to once again increase duration of loadshedding in industrial areas from 4 hours to 8 hours on the pretext of low gas pressure. North Karachi Association
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
SHC adjourns petition against Afaq's detention

SHC adjourns petition against Afaq's detention

A division bench of Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday adjourned till Friday (tomorrow), a petition against detention of Afaq Ahmed, chief of Muhajiar Qoumi Movement (MQM-H) under Maintenance of Public Order (MPO).
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Swati of JUI-F quits Senate, party

Swati of JUI-F quits Senate, party

Azam Khan Swati, a senator of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), Wednesday resigned from his Senate membership in protest against what he said 'parliament's inability to stop widespread corruption' in the government. Swati, known for his credibility and s
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Pakistani-American doctors seek US lawmakers' support on visa issues

Pakistani-American doctors seek US lawmakers' support on visa issues

Pakistani-American physicians secured pledges of support from some leading US lawmakers as they advocated resolution to the hardships young Pakistani doctors face in coming to the United States for work. Leaders of Association of Physicians of Pakistani D
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
KCCI chief for establishment of Istanbul-Karachi joint chamber

KCCI chief for establishment of Istanbul-Karachi joint chamber

President, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Mian Abrar Ahmed, has urged the Ambassador and Consul General of Turkey to take personal interest in the establishment of Istanbul-Karachi joint chamber of commerce. In a communication, he said t
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Barclays Colleagues Make a Difference Day

Barclays Colleagues Make a Difference Day

Over 150 volunteers participated in the annual Barclays Pakistan Make a Difference Day (MADD) campaign celebrated in South, Central and North region by colleagues, their friends, families and clients. Volunteers contributed over 600 hours to community ser
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
ACCA, ESRC launch series of global round tables

ACCA, ESRC launch series of global round tables

The low representation of women in the boardroom, growing income inequality, and the retention of talent have all been prominent in recent news headlines. To better understand the challenges of workplace diversity, expert opinion and research findings wil
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
UHS board holds meeting

UHS board holds meeting

The second meeting of Board of Studies in Pharmacy of the University of Health Sciences (UHS) was held here on Wednesday. The meeting was chaired by Professor Dr Azmat Rasheed, Dean Lahore Pharmacy College, Lahore. The board approved the curricula and syl
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Government urged to stop discrimination against gas supply to industries

Government urged to stop discrimination against gas supply to industries

Textile exporters and industrialists urged the government to immediately stop discrimination in gas supply to upcountry industries, as 3-day in a week gas suspension has forced closure of industrial units, rendering thousands of workers unemployed. In an
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Iran to offer scholarships to LCWU's scholars

Iran to offer scholarships to LCWU's scholars

Director General Culture Centre of Iran, Abbas Famoori, has said that Iran will offer scholarships to LCWU's scholars in the field of languages, literature and culture. He was talking to Vice Chancellor Lahore College for Women University Dr Sabiha Mansoo
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
'Floriculture could do miracle for national economy'

'Floriculture could do miracle for national economy'

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and industrialist Muhammad Pervez Malik has said that floral industry is one of the biggest industries of the world and this industry could play a vital role in bringing economic turnaround for the country.
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Ashura observed with reverence in Sialkot

Ashura observed with reverence in Sialkot

Ashura, the 10th of Muharram was observed with reverence and devotion in Sialkot and Narowal districts on Tuesday. On this occasion, security arrangements were made for maintaining the law and order in both the districts. The police, Razakars and special
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Argentina offers technical assistance in agriculture sector

Argentina offers technical assistance in agriculture sector

Ambassador of Argentina Rodolfo J Martin-Saravia on Wednesday offered technical assistance in agriculture sector, particularly for plantation of soybean in Pakistan. While speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) here on Wednesday, h
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Four injured in sectarian clash

Four injured in sectarian clash

Inspector of police station Khangarh Javed Akhar, a cop Aamer and another two persons were injured in a clash between Shia and Sunni groups, here on Wednesday. DPO Muzaffargarh Rao Munir Ahmed Zia said, "There was tension between two sectarian groups.
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
'Yaum-e-Ashur' observed in Southern Punjab

'Yaum-e-Ashur' observed in Southern Punjab

Youm-e-Ashur was observed in Multan and other parts of Southern Punjab on Tuesday to pay homage to the martyrs of Karbala. Over 200 processions of Taazia and Zuljinnah were taken out from different Imam Bargahs. The main processions of Ustad and Shagird's
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
'Yaum-e-Ashur' observed with sanctity in Faisalabad

'Yaum-e-Ashur' observed with sanctity in Faisalabad

Youm-e-Ashur was observed throughout the district with religious sanctity and fervour amid tight security arrangements. Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan Faisalabad, Jhang supervised security measures in the four districts of the division, Toba Tek
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
'Yaum-e-Ashur' observed amid stringent security measures

'Yaum-e-Ashur' observed amid stringent security measures

'Yaum-e-Ashur', the 10th of Muharram was observed on Tuesday with solemnity and religious fervour to pay tribute to Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions for the supreme sacrifices rendered by them for the cause of truth, justice and righteousness.
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Increase in wheat support price welcomed

Increase in wheat support price welcomed

Anjuman Kashtkaran Punjab (AKP) President, Peerzada Abdul Ali Zakir Usmani has welcomed the increase of Rs 100 in support price of Wheat. In a press statement issued here on Wednesday Peerzada said that fresh prices of Urea and non-availability of fertili
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
'Kiln workers should be included in BISP'

'Kiln workers should be included in BISP'

The labourers working at the kilns should be included in the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), so that poor labourers can get some financial assistance from this programme. This was sated by Khalid Mehmood Director Benazir Income Support Programme,
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Rs 120 million issued from Zakat fund to 35 hospitals

Rs 120 million issued from Zakat fund to 35 hospitals

An amount of Rs 120.25 million has been issued to the health welfare committees of as many as 35 national level hospitals of the province for the treatment of needy people. This amount has been issued from the Zakat Fund as first 6 monthly instalments for
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Emergence of competitive market evolutionary process: Prime Minister

Emergence of competitive market evolutionary process: Prime Minister

The following are excerpt from the speech of Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani Prime Minister of Pakistan on "Competition Enforcement: Challenges and Consumer Welfare in Developing Countries": The phenomenon of globalisation has brought the world together with shar
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Nato attack violation of territorial norms: Masood

Nato attack violation of territorial norms: Masood

Pakistan's Ambassador to China, Masood Khan has said that Pakistan condemned the Nato-ISAF offense on the border posts of Mohmand Agency on November 26 adding that it should not have happened and should never happen again. The attack was clearly against t
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Youm-e-Ashur observed with solemnity

Youm-e-Ashur observed with solemnity

Likewise, other parts of the country, the Youm-e-Ashur was observed with solemnity, religious sanctity and peacefully throughout Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The day marked to commemorate the supreme sacrifices rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his 72 compa
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Geelani sets record straight over Farooq's statement

Geelani sets record straight over Farooq's statement

The veteran Kashmiri Hurriyet leader in Indian Occupied Kashmir Syed Ali Geelani has described former puppet chief minister, Farooq Abdullah and his party as the 'national criminals of Kashmiris' saying that they betrayed the Kashmiris at every critical j
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
ST Refund: FBR accepts demand of SCCI

ST Refund: FBR accepts demand of SCCI

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has accepted and resolved a long standing demand of Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) relating to sales tax refund and appointment on the collector customs and some other vacant posts at Regional Tax Office (RTO
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Full court reference to honour Justice Sair on December 9

Full court reference to honour Justice Sair on December 9

A full court reference to honour Supreme Court Judge, Justice Muhammad Sair Ali, will be held on the eve of his retirement on December 9 (tomorrow). Being an intelligent Judge, he sometimes interpreted questions of 'laws and facts' in poetry, while hearin
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Government committed to peace, development in FATA: Kausar

Government committed to peace, development in FATA: Kausar

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Barrister Masood Kausar on Wednesday said that government was committed to continue efforts for peace and development in FATA, simultaneously, adding that the government had already allocated huge development outlay for FATA.
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
German envoy briefs Hina on decisions taken in Bonn moot

German envoy briefs Hina on decisions taken in Bonn moot

German Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Michael Koch on Wednesday briefed Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on the decisions taken in recent Bonn conference on Afghanistan. Pakistan, a key stakeholder in Afghanistan peace process stayed away from the conference
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Government trying to upgrade Gilgit Baltistan education sector: Abudeen

Government trying to upgrade Gilgit Baltistan education sector: Abudeen

Director Planning, Education department Gilgit Baltistan (GB) Muhammad Abudeen said on Wednesday that the government was trying best to upgrade education sector in the region. Talking to newsmwen, he said the government is providing quality education to t
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Death of a committed educationist

Death of a committed educationist

My wife Amatul Aziz breathed her last on 18th September 2011. She served Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation Salt Mines Warcha District Khushab from 2nd June, 1983 first as a Teacher and then from January 1984 as a Head Mistress. On joining PMDC, she
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Development of SMEs: some bottlenecks

Development of SMEs: some bottlenecks

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are internationally playing a pivotal role in the development of national economies. Well over 95% business units comprise of SMEs. In Pakistan, such units having an annual turnover up to Rs 250 million and a maximum re
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
The conflict of ethical values in businesses

The conflict of ethical values in businesses

As a reporter I was struck by a news item appearing on the first page of 'Daily Globe' where a four-word headline filled the top of the page: "Worker's family commits suicide." It said: "The family of a worker named Kathia committed suicide for reasons no
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
VIEWPOINT: After Bonn what?

VIEWPOINT: After Bonn what?

Those who came to the much hyped Bonn Conference on Afghanistan early this week were either members of the occupation forces, their allies, or some anxious neighbours wary of the US designs to secure a permanent foothold in the region. Conspicuous by thei
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Bonn conference

Bonn conference

If the recently held Bonn conference failed to achieve any significant progress it was not because of its boycott by Pakistan; it failed because the Afghan Taliban were not there. After one of modern history's longest military expeditions, the US-led coal
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Eurozone crisis

Eurozone crisis

Standard and Poor's has threatened to downgrade the rating of 15 Eurozone countries, including Germany. This, without doubt, would have serious implications on their cost of borrowing with negative implications on the euro bailout fund as well. The pressu
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
MNAs, MPAs meet Shahbaz

MNAs, MPAs meet Shahbaz

Members National and Provincial Assembly belonging to various districts called on Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif at Chief Minister's Secretariat here on Wednesday and informed him about ongoing development schemes and problems of the people
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (December 07, 2011) and the forecast for Thursday (December 08, 2011).

Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (December 07, 2011).

Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (December 07, 2011).

Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Dr Firdous advised three-week rest

Dr Firdous advised three-week rest

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan who was injured in a road accident during a visit to her constituency on Monday has been advised three weeks complete rest. The car she was travelling in, overturned after tyre burst
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Gas loadshedding: FCCI, TEA announce launching of protest

Gas loadshedding: FCCI, TEA announce launching of protest

Textile Exporters Associations (TEA) and Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry have announced to launch protest movement from Thursday (December 08) against gas load shedding in Faisalabad Division.
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Government urged to honour commitment of four days a week gas supply

Government urged to honour commitment of four days a week gas supply

The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) leadership has urged the government to honour its commitment of four days a week gas supply to textile industry. Acting Chairman Aptma Seth Muhammad Akber, Chairman Aptma Punjab Ahsan Bashir and Group Lea
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (December 07, 2011).

Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Virus may affect kinnow production this year

Virus may affect kinnow production this year

Pakistan may not achieve its target of kinnow production to export this year, owing to attack of virus in some parts of citrus producing areas. The spots of ring which appear on the skin of kinnow due to virus may also hurt the export. "This virus and rin
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
SNGPL announces new gas shedding schedule

SNGPL announces new gas shedding schedule

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has announced fresh Gas-shedding schedule for three days, which will be started from December 08 at 06:00 AM and will continue till December 11 06:00 AM. Meanwhile, more than 600 industrial industries most of the
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Wednesday (December 07, 2011).

Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Protest demonstration against Nato strike held

Protest demonstration against Nato strike held

A protest demonstration was staged against Nato attack in Mohmand Agency here on Wednesday. The protesters termed the bold stance and measures taken by the government reflected peoples' aspirations. The strike was observed in the City on the call of the t
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (December 07, 2011).

Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Three new polio cases reported in September: FAFEN

Three new polio cases reported in September: FAFEN

Three new polio cases were confirmed in September during the current year-two in Killa Abdullah district of Balochistan and another in Punjab's Lodhran district, a Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) report on government healthcare facilities said on W
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (December 07, 2011).

Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Futures open interest up nine percent

Futures open interest up nine percent

Total open interest position during the week ended on December 4, 2011 increased by Rs 88 million or 9 percent on week-on-week basis to Rs 1.1 billion. The future spreads, on the other hand, also increased by 52bps on week-on-week basis to 12.84 percent.
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Futures open interest up nine percent

Futures open interest up nine percent

Total open interest position during the week ended on December 4, 2011 increased by Rs 88 million or 9 percent on week-on-week basis to Rs 1.1 billion. The future spreads, on the other hand, also increased by 52bps on week-on-week basis to 12.84 percent.
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Bearish trend persists

Bearish trend persists

Bearish trend was witnessed at the Karachi share market during the week ended on December 4, 2011 due to investors' concerns over Pak-US relations, and KSE-100 index declined by 275.93 points to close at 11,372.21 points. Trading, however, improved as the
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: all-round decline

THE RUPEE: all-round decline

The dollar and euro were higher on the currency market on Wednesday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee could not come out of the weak spells as dollar tended higher due to strong demand by importers, marketmen said.
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Bearish trend persists

Bearish trend persists

Bearish trend was witnessed at the Karachi share market during the week ended on December 4, 2011 due to investors' concerns over Pak-US relations, and KSE-100 index declined by 275.93 points to close at 11,372.21 points. Trading, however, improved as the
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: all-round decline

THE RUPEE: all-round decline

The dollar and euro were higher on the currency market on Wednesday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee could not come out of the weak spells as dollar tended higher due to strong demand by importers, marketmen said.
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Training programme for young writers concludes at IIUI

Training programme for young writers concludes at IIUI

The second 'Training Programme for Young Writers' organised by the Dawah Academy of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) concluded here on Wednesday. IIUI Rector Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik presided over the ceremony while IIUI Acting
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (December 07, 2011).

Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Cigarette maker tenders unconditional apology

Cigarette maker tenders unconditional apology

A cigarette manufacturer has placed an unconditional apology to the Tobacco Control Cell for printing attractive advertisements of its cigarette brands in print media and magazines with the commitment to avoid serious violation of the 'The Prohibition of
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (December 07, 2011).

Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Documentary on 'Working Women; Culture and Taboos'

Documentary on 'Working Women; Culture and Taboos'

The Nomad Art Gallery on Wednesday screened a documentary on "Working Women; Culture and Taboos" and launched a calendar for year 2012 to mark 16 days of Activism on Violence Against Women. The 50-minute documentary was directed by Nageen Hyat with a prim
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (December 07, 2011).

Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Nato attack: US Congressman urges apology over Pakistani soldiers' death

Nato attack: US Congressman urges apology over Pakistani soldiers' death

US Congressman Dennis Kucinich has called for an apology to Pakistan over deaths of its 24 soldiers in Nato strikes last month, arguing that the incident should not be allowed to further damage the vital US-Pakistan relationship. The Democrat from Ohio sa
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
US urged to take action against Mansoor Ijaz: Malik meets Munter

US urged to take action against Mansoor Ijaz: Malik meets Munter

Minister for Interior Rehman Malik on Wednesday urged the US to take action against Mansoor Ijaz, a Pakistan born American businessman for violating US laws and levelling allegations against the country's civil and military leadership. Malik made the call
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan wins election for External Auditor of Unido

Pakistan wins election for External Auditor of Unido

Pakistan won the election for the External Auditor of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (Unido) for a third consecutive term of two years. The 14th Session of Unido's General Conference held in Vienna, elected the Auditor General of P
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Altaf and Fazl call Prime Minister to inquire after President's health

Altaf and Fazl call Prime Minister to inquire after President's health

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain telephoned Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday and inquired about the health of President Asif Ali Zardari. The MQM chief said his party joined him in praying for the early recovery of Pre
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
'Lab Assessor course to help create a pool of technical experts'

'Lab Assessor course to help create a pool of technical experts'

Director General (DG) Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC) Anjum Bashir has said that Lab Assessor Course will create a pool of technical experts and build indigenous capacity to prepare state-of-the-art medical labs.
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Year 2011 sees only 4 IPOs with poor public response

Year 2011 sees only 4 IPOs with poor public response

The initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2011 were limited to only four scrips, valuing a gross Rs 1.4 billion, down 58 percent on year-on-year basis, analysts said. The public response to these, too, remained dull, being subscribed by only 0.75x, they adde
Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 08 Dec, 2011 12:00am
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