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Print - 2012-01-04
AEC team barred from retrieving land

AEC team barred from retrieving land

A police check post and some three motorcycles were set ablaze at Shanti Nagar on Tuesday when Anti Encroachment Cell (AEC) with the assistance of law enforcers tried to retrieve an encroached land in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town. According to police sources, the
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Theft of medicines a source of income for corrupt hospital staff

Theft of medicines a source of income for corrupt hospital staff

Theft of medicines from the Guzdarabad General Hospital and Maternity Home has become a lucrative source of extra income for corrupt hospital staff, while poor patients are at the receiving end, as they have to either purchase drugs from private medical s
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Musician Nashad remembered

Musician Nashad remembered

Great composer and a musician of highest cadre Nashad was remembered on his death anniversary observed on Tuesday. He was born in Delhi, India, in 1923. He moved to Bombay. He made his music debut in 1947 in the film `Dildaar'. In 1949, he put his name as
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Businessmen seek deferment of SRO 821(I)/2011

Businessmen seek deferment of SRO 821(I)/2011

Senator Haji Ghulam Ali, President, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and other business community leaders Tariq Sayeed, Vice-President CACCI, Founder and Former President SAARC CCI and Former President FPCCI, S. M. Mune
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
PPP MPAs lash out at Nawaz on setting up of military courts

PPP MPAs lash out at Nawaz on setting up of military courts

The ruling PPP legislators on Tuesday lashed out at Chief of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, on his fresh statements about setting up of military courts in Karachi after coming into to power, at a Sindh Assembly session.
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
CNG, transporters withdraw strike call in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

CNG, transporters withdraw strike call in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The CNG and transporters associations on Tuesday decided to withdraw their strike call in Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa after assurance from the government to meet their demands including reduction in cess on CNG and eight hours weekly gas outage.
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Police foil terror bid in capital

Police foil terror bid in capital

Islamabad police foiled a terror bid by arresting two terrorists in the Federal capital here on Tuesday, sources revealed. The sources said that the CID police carried out a raid in Shakrial area located in the vicinity of Shahzad town police station and
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Hina meets Afghan ambassador

Hina meets Afghan ambassador

Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar and Afghan Ambassador Mohammad Umer Daudzai on Tuesday met amid reports of opening Taliban's office in Qatar. "The Ambassador of Afghanistan Mohammad Umer Daudzai called on Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar", said a For
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Five alleged robbers apprehended

Five alleged robbers apprehended

Crime Investigation Agency of Sindh Police on Tuesday claimed to arrested five suspects allegedly involved in several robberies in Superhighway area. According to CIA officials, the suspects were identified as Yar Mohammad, Ameer Hamza, Abdul Majeed, Bila
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
By-polls in Badin on February 15

By-polls in Badin on February 15

By-elections on the seat vacated by Dr Zulfiqar Mirza (PS- 57 Badin) would be held on February 15, announced ECP on Tuesday. According to a notification, the nomination papers could be filed on 12-1-12 and 13-1-12. Scrutiny of nomination papers would be c
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
MQM reposes confidence in Abbottabad probe panel

MQM reposes confidence in Abbottabad probe panel

The MQM, reposing fullest confidence in the Inquiry Commission on Abbottabad Operation, regretted for not participating in panel discussion of political parties' representatives, which was held on December 13, 2011. During the proceedings of Inquiry Commi
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
ANP, MQM at odds over creation of new provinces

ANP, MQM at odds over creation of new provinces

Awami National Party (ANP) legislator Ghulam Ahmed Bilour and members of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) nearly came to exchange blows as anger flared in the National Assembly session on Tuesday over demand of creating new provinces.
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Senate body agrees on setting up Pashto TV channel

Senate body agrees on setting up Pashto TV channel

A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday agreed on the establishment of Abasin TV, a Pashto channel, after signing of MoU between Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government and management of the PTV. Senator Haji Ghulam Ali
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
'BoK giving top priority to its human resource'

'BoK giving top priority to its human resource'

Training course under the auspices of the Bank of Khyber (BoK) concluded at National Institute of Banking Finance (NIBAF), here on Tuesday. The bank Executive Director, Mir Javaid Hashmat was chief guest at concluding ceremony of the training course.
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Q3 budgetary targets' achievement: LTO, RTO CCs to chalk out plans

Q3 budgetary targets' achievement: LTO, RTO CCs to chalk out plans

The Chief Commissioners of Large Taxpayer Units (LTUs) and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) would chalk out a new plan to achieve the budgetary target for third quarter (January-March) 2011-12 to meet the annual tax projections of Rs 1952 billion by the end of
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Man shot dead in Turbat

Man shot dead in Turbat

A man was shot dead in Turbat on Tuesday, police said. Police said that one Jamil Ahmed was on his way to bazaar when unidentified armed assailants opened fire at him. He died on the spot. Motive behind the killing could not be ascertained.
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Awarding MFN status to India to devastate local industry: RCCI

Awarding MFN status to India to devastate local industry: RCCI

The President Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), Jawed Akhtar Bhatti has said that in prevailing scenario awarding (MFN) Most Favourite Nation status to India will devastate local industry. Deteriorating law & order situation owing to war
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Energy crisis: Nawaz to convene 'emergency conference' on January 31

Energy crisis: Nawaz to convene 'emergency conference' on January 31

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Mian Nawaz Sharif has decided to convene 'emergency conference' on January 31 in federal capital to find ways out to deal with the prevailing energy crisis. According to PML-N central media office, the confer
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Sabharwal calls on Hina

Sabharwal calls on Hina

The High Commissioner for India, Sharat Sabharwal, paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar here on Tuesday. The foreign minister recalled her meeting with India's Minister for External Affairs, S M Krishna in the Maldives on the sidelin
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
'Prices of 27 commodities go up, 20 register decline in December'

'Prices of 27 commodities go up, 20 register decline in December'

Prices of 27 commodities increased, 20 registered decline and five remained unchanged in December 2011 as compared to the preceding month, said a report of Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) issued here on Tuesday. FAFEN monitors collected prices of 5
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
CPSP examination schedule announced

CPSP examination schedule announced

College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) has announced scheduled for its exams during 2012. As per schedule, the college will hold theory examination of FCPS I (major and all other subjects), on March 13, June 12 and November 6. FCPS II (major s
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Protests against CNG pumps shutdown, gas price hike continue

Protests against CNG pumps shutdown, gas price hike continue

Protest against the shutdown of CNG stations and recent hike in natural gas price continued for the second consecutive day, as protestors blocked all the main roads of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Tuesday. The protestors burnt tyres at F
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Deduction of IT from stipend of trainee doctors stopped

Deduction of IT from stipend of trainee doctors stopped

The Accountant General Punjab office has stopped the deduction of income tax from the stipend of the postgraduate trainee doctors working at Mayo, Lady Wellington and Lady Aitchison hospital and this month a stipend of Rs 42500/- will be paid to the train
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Seminar on maternal health & dengue held

Seminar on maternal health & dengue held

Social Welfare department has organised a seminar on "mother-child health and awareness on dengue" here on Tuesday, at Lyton road. Rai Javed Iqbal Director Planning and Development Population Welfare Department, Punjab was the chief guest. Dr Zareen Fatim
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Father, son killed

Father, son killed

A father and his son were killed on Tuesday on a dispute between two families here at village Dkhoke Jaba. Police told newsmen that the deceased were identified as Muhammad Aslam and his son Muhammad Ikhlaq. The accused Nazaqat Hussain along with his brot
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Cotton arrivals show 17.5 percent increase in production

Cotton arrivals show 17.5 percent increase in production

The Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) released its fortnightly report on Tuesday which showed that around 12 million bales of seed-cotton bales had been received by the country's ginners by January 1, 2012. According to the report, there had been
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Government deliberately created gas shortage: PTI

Government deliberately created gas shortage: PTI

Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Lahore Mahmoodur Rasheed has claimed that the government has deliberately created gas shortage in the country and the recent gas price-hike will hit the poor people hard. He was speaking to various delegations that
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
APTMA on protest from today

APTMA on protest from today

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) would be on protest against gas suspension from Wednesday (today). Group Leader APTMA Gohar Ejaz and Chairman APTMA Punjab Ahsan Bashir told a big gathering of print and electronic media persons that thousand
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Etihad Airways launches new package for Umrah travellers

Etihad Airways launches new package for Umrah travellers

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has launched a new package for Umrah travellers. According to an Etihad Airways' spokesperson here on Tuesday, under the new package the airline is offering discounted fares and more conven
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Forced closure of gas: SNGPL officials warned of severe reaction

Forced closure of gas: SNGPL officials warned of severe reaction

Textile exporters have decided to run their factories on gas in a desperate bid to meet the foreign buyer's orders. Unanimous decision to this effect was taken in a meeting of Pakistan Textile Exporters Association here on Monday night. The local authorit
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
NADRA issues 1.1 million Pakistan Cards to rain-hit families

NADRA issues 1.1 million Pakistan Cards to rain-hit families

National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) on Tuesday claimed that it has issued 1.1 million Pakistan Cards so far and disbursed Rs nine billion to rain-affected families in Sindh. Deputy Chairman NADRA, Tariq Malik said, during distribution pro
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Business leaders condemn FIR registration against LCCI president, others

Business leaders condemn FIR registration against LCCI president, others

All leading trade and industrial associations, including Pakistan Industrial and Traders Association Front (PIAF), have strongly condemned registration of an FIR against LCCI President Irfan Qaiser, Senior Vice President Kashif Younis, former chairman of
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Truck carrying refrigerators hijacked

Truck carrying refrigerators hijacked

Armed robbers on Tuesday hijacked a truck of a private company carrying refrigerators costing rupees five million and threw away two helpers, Naseem Ahmad, Shehbaz Ahmad along with driver, Ejaz Ahmad after tying their hands and legs with ropes. The truck
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Stopping unlawful mapping activities: MoD asks government to frame law

Stopping unlawful mapping activities: MoD asks government to frame law

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has suggested to the government to frame a law aimed at stopping unlawful activities related to mapping firms, given that several western countries, including Australia, China, India, Turkey, USA and UK, have enacted supporti
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
FBR convinces banks to provide accountholders' data

FBR convinces banks to provide accountholders' data

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has managed to convince the banking sector to submit required information of their accountholders in the monthly withholding statements to facilitate the tax department in documentation of the economy.
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
PPP criticises Nawaz

PPP criticises Nawaz

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has criticised Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President for resetting up military courts in Karachi. Punjab Co-ordinator for President Asif Ali Zardari, Naveed Chaudhry said the PML-N chief has learnt no lesson from pas
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
TTP commanders 'at each other's throats'

TTP commanders 'at each other's throats'

Al Qaeda, the Afghan Taliban and Pakistani militants have held a series of meetings aimed at containing what could soon be open warfare between the two most powerful Pakistani Taliban leaders, militant sources have said. Hakimullah Mehsud, the head of the
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
'No backdoor efforts for meeting between President and Nawaz'

'No backdoor efforts for meeting between President and Nawaz'

No backdoor efforts are in place for a possible meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif, said Naveed Chaudhry, Co-ordinator to the President. Addressing a press conference at the Lahore Press
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Muslim League factions: MML leaders optimistic about alliance

Muslim League factions: MML leaders optimistic about alliance

Leaders of Muttahida Muslim League (MML), which met here on Tuesday, have expressed optimism for alliance among different factions of Muslim League ahead of general elections in the country. A meeting of leaders of MML was held here at the residence of Ha
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Waste to Energy Project: ADB to provide Rs 4.5 billion soft loan

Waste to Energy Project: ADB to provide Rs 4.5 billion soft loan

Asian Development Bank will provide Rs 4.5 billion as soft loan for "Waste to Energy Project" of Capital Development Authority. Total project cost is estimated at Rs six billion. During a press conference, Chairman CDA Engr. Farkhand Iqbal said that ADB w
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Ministry to draft bill to combat IEDs

Ministry to draft bill to combat IEDs

The Ministry of Interior has decided to draft a bill for legislation to combat Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) through various measures to be suggested in the proposed legislation against production, distribution, transportation and usage of IEDs thro
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Government to complete tenure: Amin Fahim

Government to complete tenure: Amin Fahim

Minister for Commerce Ameen Faheem said on Tuesday that the government would complete its constitutional tenure and the next general election would be held on time. Talking to media outside the parliament, he said, every parliament should be given a chanc
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
President felicitates Democrats Panel for winning KPC poll

President felicitates Democrats Panel for winning KPC poll

President Asif Ali Zardari has felicitated Tahir Hassan Khan, President and other office-bearers of the Democrats Panel on winning all seats in the Karachi Press Club (KPC) elections. The President said that victory of Democrats Panel shows confidence of
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan to draw lines in all US future ties

Pakistan to draw lines in all US future ties

Pakistan is reviewing future co-operation with the US as relations flounder between the shaky allies in the wake of a deadly Nato strike, senior military and government officials told AFP on Tuesday. Showing the deep mistrust between the two countries who
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
State-owned LPG producers increase price

State-owned LPG producers increase price

State owned LPG producers Pak Arab Refinery and Pakistan Petroleum Limited have increased the base stock price of LPG from Rs 69, 623 to Rs 79,340 following the increase in Saudi Aramco Contract Price for January. The new price inclusive of taxes is Rs 92
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
State-owned LPG producers increase price

State-owned LPG producers increase price

State owned LPG producers Pak Arab Refinery and Pakistan Petroleum Limited have increased the base stock price of LPG from Rs 69, 623 to Rs 79,340 following the increase in Saudi Aramco Contract Price for January. The new price inclusive of taxes is Rs 92
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
State-owned LPG producers increase price

State-owned LPG producers increase price

State owned LPG producers Pak Arab Refinery and Pakistan Petroleum Limited have increased the base stock price of LPG from Rs 69, 623 to Rs 79,340 following the increase in Saudi Aramco Contract Price for January. The new price inclusive of taxes is Rs 92
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Zardari orders prompt unloading of urea at Gwadar

Zardari orders prompt unloading of urea at Gwadar

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday directed to expedite off-loading and transportation of the imported urea to other parts of the country, currently clogged up at the Gwadar Port. The president directed the National Fertiliser Marketing Ltd (NFML) to s
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Zardari orders prompt unloading of urea at Gwadar

Zardari orders prompt unloading of urea at Gwadar

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday directed to expedite off-loading and transportation of the imported urea to other parts of the country, currently clogged up at the Gwadar Port. The president directed the National Fertiliser Marketing Ltd (NFML) to s
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Zardari orders prompt unloading of urea at Gwadar

Zardari orders prompt unloading of urea at Gwadar

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday directed to expedite off-loading and transportation of the imported urea to other parts of the country, currently clogged up at the Gwadar Port. The president directed the National Fertiliser Marketing Ltd (NFML) to s
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan charges Iranian border guards with murder

Pakistan charges Iranian border guards with murder

Police on Tuesday charged three Iranian border guards with the murder of a man shot dead on Sunday in a cross-border attack in the country's south-west. The three guards were held late Sunday in south-western Balochistan along the Iranian border after the
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan charges Iranian border guards with murder

Pakistan charges Iranian border guards with murder

Police on Tuesday charged three Iranian border guards with the murder of a man shot dead on Sunday in a cross-border attack in the country's south-west. The three guards were held late Sunday in south-western Balochistan along the Iranian border after the
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Six killed, 20 injured in blasts

Six killed, 20 injured in blasts

At least six were killed and twenty injured in two separate blasts that ripped through an internet cafe in Peshawar and Bacha Khan Chowk in border town Landi Kotal in Khyber Agency on Tuesday. Two people were killed and 20 others injured as a bomb hit the
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Six killed, 20 injured in blasts

Six killed, 20 injured in blasts

At least six were killed and twenty injured in two separate blasts that ripped through an internet cafe in Peshawar and Bacha Khan Chowk in border town Landi Kotal in Khyber Agency on Tuesday. Two people were killed and 20 others injured as a bomb hit the
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
India asks traders not to do business in Chinese city

India asks traders not to do business in Chinese city

The Indian embassy in Beijing on Tuesday urged its nationals not to do business in the eastern Chinese city of Yiwu after reports that two Indians there were "mistreated" over allegedly unpaid bills. The incident triggered an official complaint from India
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
India asks traders not to do business in Chinese city

India asks traders not to do business in Chinese city

The Indian embassy in Beijing on Tuesday urged its nationals not to do business in the eastern Chinese city of Yiwu after reports that two Indians there were "mistreated" over allegedly unpaid bills. The incident triggered an official complaint from India
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
India asks traders not to do business in Chinese city

India asks traders not to do business in Chinese city

The Indian embassy in Beijing on Tuesday urged its nationals not to do business in the eastern Chinese city of Yiwu after reports that two Indians there were "mistreated" over allegedly unpaid bills. The incident triggered an official complaint from India
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Ogra may raise gas wellhead prices

Ogra may raise gas wellhead prices

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) is likely to revise wellhead gas prices by up to 9 percent, for the second half of FY12, on the back of 10 percent increase in both Arab light crude oil and high sulphur furnace oil (HSFO) prices during June-Nov
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Ogra may raise gas wellhead prices

Ogra may raise gas wellhead prices

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) is likely to revise wellhead gas prices by up to 9 percent, for the second half of FY12, on the back of 10 percent increase in both Arab light crude oil and high sulphur furnace oil (HSFO) prices during June-Nov
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Ogra may raise gas wellhead prices

Ogra may raise gas wellhead prices

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) is likely to revise wellhead gas prices by up to 9 percent, for the second half of FY12, on the back of 10 percent increase in both Arab light crude oil and high sulphur furnace oil (HSFO) prices during June-Nov
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Taliban confirm 'initial deal' to open office overseas

Taliban confirm 'initial deal' to open office overseas

The Taliban on Tuesday confirmed they had come to an "initial agreement" to open a political office overseas as part of peace talks with the United States. In a statement published on their purported website "Voice of Jihad", the Taliban said they had hel
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Taliban confirm 'initial deal' to open office overseas

Taliban confirm 'initial deal' to open office overseas

The Taliban on Tuesday confirmed they had come to an "initial agreement" to open a political office overseas as part of peace talks with the United States. In a statement published on their purported website "Voice of Jihad", the Taliban said they had hel
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Equities move both ways on ISE

Equities move both ways on ISE

Equities moved both ways at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where investors adopted a cautious approach under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an increase of 16.45 points, as the Index moved from 2,520.12 to 2,536.
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Equities move both ways on ISE

Equities move both ways on ISE

Equities moved both ways at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where investors adopted a cautious approach under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an increase of 16.45 points, as the Index moved from 2,520.12 to 2,536.
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
LSE Index gains 85.92 points

LSE Index gains 85.92 points

Bullish sentiments dominated on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Tuesday and the equities registered gains amid ascending transaction volume on account of fresh buying in oil, banking and fertiliser sectors' shares. The LSE-25 index considerably increas
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
LSE Index gains 85.92 points

LSE Index gains 85.92 points

Bullish sentiments dominated on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) on Tuesday and the equities registered gains amid ascending transaction volume on account of fresh buying in oil, banking and fertiliser sectors' shares. The LSE-25 index considerably increas
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
1.4 million orders for world's cheapest tablet in India

1.4 million orders for world's cheapest tablet in India

The world's cheapest tablet computer has clocked 1.4 million bookings since it was put up for sale online two weeks ago in India, a spokeswoman told AFP on Tuesday. Bookings for the long-awaited Aakash, pegged at 2,500 rupees ($41), began on December 14,
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (January 03, 2012) and the forecast for Wednesday (January 04, 2012).

Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Iowa launches 2012 White House race

Iowa launches 2012 White House race

Iowa fires the first shot of the 2012 battle for the White House on Tuesday with a keenly watched but unpredictable vote on which Republican should challenge President Barack Obama in November. With half of this heartland state's voters still up for grabs
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (January 03, 2012).

Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Prime Minister''s Advisor confirms massive embezzlement in NFML

Prime Minister''s Advisor confirms massive embezzlement in NFML

Prime Minister''s Advisor on Industries Basharat Raja on Tuesday confirmed massive embezzlement in National Fertiliser Market Company (NFML) and arrest of a couple of officials by agencies. The NFML scam had appeared in media, including Business Record
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (January 03, 2012).

Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Prime Minister's Advisor confirms massive embezzlement in NFML

Prime Minister's Advisor confirms massive embezzlement in NFML

Prime Minister's Advisor on Industries Basharat Raja on Tuesday confirmed massive embezzlement in National Fertiliser Market Company (NFML) and arrest of a couple of officials by agencies. The NFML scam had appeared in media, including Business Recorde
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (January 03, 2012).

Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Prime Minister's Advisor confirms massive embezzlement in NFML

Prime Minister's Advisor confirms massive embezzlement in NFML

Prime Minister's Advisor on Industries Basharat Raja on Tuesday confirmed massive embezzlement in National Fertiliser Market Company (NFML) and arrest of a couple of officials by agencies. The NFML scam had appeared in media, including Business Recorde
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Tuesday (January 03, 2012) and for Wednesday (January 04, 2012).
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill: BP sues Halliburton for full cost

2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill: BP sues Halliburton for full cost

British oil giant BP is pushing US energy services firm Halliburton to pay for all the costs BP incurred in the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, the worst environmental disaster in US history. In a US federal court filing, BP said that it was seeking full r
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (January 03, 2012).

Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill: BP sues Halliburton for full cost

2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill: BP sues Halliburton for full cost

British oil giant BP is pushing US energy services firm Halliburton to pay for all the costs BP incurred in the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, the worst environmental disaster in US history. In a US federal court filing, BP said that it was seeking full r
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill: BP sues Halliburton for full cost

2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill: BP sues Halliburton for full cost

British oil giant BP is pushing US energy services firm Halliburton to pay for all the costs BP incurred in the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, the worst environmental disaster in US history. In a US federal court filing, BP said that it was seeking full r
Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Tuesday (January 03, 2012).

Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (January 03, 2012).

Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (January 03, 2012).

Published 04 Jan, 2012 12:00am
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