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Print - 2012-04-12
Gold rises in New York

Gold rises in New York

Gold rose 1 percent on Tuesday, breaking ranks with equities for a second session, as sharp losses in equities triggered safe-haven buying in the bullion market, which had sustained a recent sell-off. The precious metal posted its fourth straight daily ri
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Gold down in Asia

Gold down in Asia

Gold edged lower on Wednesday, pausing after four consecutive sessions of gains driven by safe-haven flows on a cloudy global economic outlook, but sentiment has turned cautious as investors seek further clues to growth. Spot gold inched down 0.2 percent
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Gold steadies in Europe

Gold steadies in Europe

Gold steadied on Wednesday, after rising for four days straight, as the intensifying euro zone debt crisis threatened to undermine the euro and offset any potential safe-haven demand for the metal. The euro rose on Wednesday but has come under pressure in
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soya dips

US MIDDAY: soya dips

US soyabeans eased a half percent on Wednesday as investors booked profits after prices hit a seven-month high, while wheat rose due to a lower dollar and to a cold snap that threatened the newly sown spring wheat crop and some of the more mature US winte
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper steadies

US MIDDAY: copper steadies

In New York, the May COMEX contract shed 1.05 cents to settle at $3.6395 per lb on Wednesday after dealing from a 3-month trough at $3.6305 to $3.6730. COMEX copper volume was heavy for a second straight session. More than 94,000 lots traded in late New Y
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold dips

US MIDDAY: gold dips

Interest in gold softened on Wednesday as investors paused for more definitive reasons to keep buying after four straight sessions of gains, but the stronger euro and a bullish price outlook from metals consultancy GFMS provided support.
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
'Punjab government to provide assistance to social workers'

'Punjab government to provide assistance to social workers'

Minister for Labour Punjab, Haji Ehsan-ud-Din Qureshi has said that those persons, who dedicate their lives & resources for social welfare, are the assets of the society and Punjab government would provide all out co-operation and assistance to such peopl
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Fresh mercy appeal filed for Dr Chishti's release

Fresh mercy appeal filed for Dr Chishti's release

After the Indian government moved to release Pakistani virologist Dr Khalil Chishti, efforts are under way for the release of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh. Awais Sheikh, who is the counsel for the Indian prisoner, told Business Recorder on Wednes
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Naik takes oath as Minister for Law

Naik takes oath as Minister for Law

Former Chairman Senate Farooq H Naik Wednesday took oath as Federal Minister for Law, justice and Parliamentary Affairs. President Asif Ali Zardari administered the oath at Aiwan-e-Sadr. Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, federal ministers and senior
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Pakistani team to attend Life Style Exhibition in India

Pakistani team to attend Life Style Exhibition in India

A 250-member delegation led by Federal Minister for Commerce, Makhdoom Amin Fahim has left here for India to attend a three-day Life Style Exhibition starting from Thursday (today) in New Delhi, India. The delegation comprising officials of the ministry,
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
New terms of engagement with US: Nawaz reiterates his party's stance

New terms of engagement with US: Nawaz reiterates his party's stance

Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) chief Mian Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said his party would support new terms of engagement with the United States, including the reopening of Nato supply routes, if drone strikes ceased. Addressing a press conference on the e
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Sectarian killings a threat for country: HRCP

Sectarian killings a threat for country: HRCP

The continued sectarian killings in Quetta and Gilgit Baltistan manifest a blatant failure to address religious intolerance in society, which is one of the biggest threats for the country, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) said on Wednesday.
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Police accused of harassing relatives of Bugti

Police accused of harassing relatives of Bugti

An application filed in the Supreme Court on Wednesday accused the Sindh police of harassing the relatives of Nawab Akbar Bugti in the murder case of Mir Bakhtiar's wife and daughter. Bilal Bugti, the nephew of Nawab Akbar Bugti, filed a miscellaneous app
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
NAB puts director of NLRL on ECL

NAB puts director of NLRL on ECL

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has put the name of Nadeem Hamid, Sheikh Director Natover Leasing and Re-finance limited (NLRL), on ECL and assets of the CEO and his family members have been frozen. A spokesman of the NAB KP said that the Bureau has
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Supreme Court seeks report on inmate living conditions

Supreme Court seeks report on inmate living conditions

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought a report by Thursday (today) from Attorney General for Pakistan, top legal officer of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and counsel for secret agencies over miserable condition of seven prisoners reportedly picked up from outside Ad
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Canvassing on polling day unlawful: Supreme Court

Canvassing on polling day unlawful: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that political parties continued their election campaigns even on the polling day, which was prohibited under the law. A three-member bench comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Khilji Arif Hu
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
'Trauma Centre to be completed at Thatta by June'

'Trauma Centre to be completed at Thatta by June'

The Commissioner of Hyderabad division Ahmed Baksh Narejo has informed that a Trauma Centre which is under construction in Thatta would be completed at the cost of Rs 26 million by June 2012. The commissioner said this during a visit to the centre in That
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
All funds under NIT earn profit

All funds under NIT earn profit

National Investment Trust (NIT) Limited has announced the results of all funds under its management for the nine-month period ended March 31. The announcement was made by NIT Chairman and MD Wazir Ali Khoja, in a press release issued here on Wednesday. Th
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
All funds under NIT earn profit

All funds under NIT earn profit

National Investment Trust (NIT) Limited has announced the results of all funds under its management for the nine-month period ended March 31. The announcement was made by NIT Chairman and MD Wazir Ali Khoja, in a press release issued here on Wednesday. Th
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Pak-Egyptian ministerial body to meet soon: envoy

Pak-Egyptian ministerial body to meet soon: envoy

A meeting of the Pak-Egyptian Joint Ministerial Commission will be held soon, Ambassador of Egypt Said Hindam told business community. Addressing members of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), he said both sides would chalk out plans to boost
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Wheat procurement drive begins

Wheat procurement drive begins

District Food Controller Mirpurkhas, Sarang Ram said his Department has launched the wheat procurement campaign in districts Mirpurkhas and Umerkot. He further said 44 wheat procurement centres have been set up in the above two districts. Talking to newsm
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Hoax bomb call causes panic at Bahria university

Hoax bomb call causes panic at Bahria university

A hoax bomb call has caused panic in Bahria University located in the limits of Shah Faisal police station on Wednesday. According to DSP Al-Faleh Shakeel Awan, following the hoax bomb call, the officials of bomb disposal squad, volunteers of rescue organ
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan, Polish Naval Chiefs discuss collaboration

Pakistan, Polish Naval Chiefs discuss collaboration

Pakistani and Polish Naval Chiefs on Thursday discussed naval co-operation and further strengthen already existing relations. Vice Admiral Tomasz Mathea, Commander-in-Chief of Polish Navy who is on official visit to Pakistan visited Naval Headquarters and
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
LCCI for early refund of tax claims

LCCI for early refund of tax claims

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday demanded of the Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to expedite stuck-up Sales Tax and Income Tax refund claims. LCCI President Irfan Qaiser Sheikh, in a statement said that the FBR was creating
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
FBR Chairman, OICCI members discuss budget proposals

FBR Chairman, OICCI members discuss budget proposals

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Mumtaz Haider Rizvi, Member Inland Revenue Shahid Hussain Asad and other senior officials of the board met the Managing Committee and members of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) to
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
FBR Chairman, OICCI members discuss budget proposals

FBR Chairman, OICCI members discuss budget proposals

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Mumtaz Haider Rizvi, Member Inland Revenue Shahid Hussain Asad and other senior officials of the board met the Managing Committee and members of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) to
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Sindh set to cut fishing ban duration

Sindh set to cut fishing ban duration

As seafood exporters insisted that the ban on fishing should stay in place for two months, the Sindh government is said to have decided to reduce its duration to a month. Sources said that the Sindh government announced to ban fishing in the Arabian Sea i
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
PPL clinches 28th Corporate Excellence Award

PPL clinches 28th Corporate Excellence Award

Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has achieved another milestone by clinching the prestigious Management Association of Pakistan's 28th Corporate Excellence Award in the Oil and Gas and Utilities sector for the fourth consecutive year. "This award affirms
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
4400 register themselves with SEEs

4400 register themselves with SEEs

The Director Manpower and Training Sindh informed here on Wednesday that a total of 4403 interested persons have been registered with Sindh Employment Exchanges (SEEs) for their necessary assistance. Out of 4403 interested persons, he informed that 3904 a
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Farmers' advisory

Farmers' advisory

Wheat farmers are advised to harvest the full matured crop immediately with a view to provide land for the timely cultivation of next cotton crop, the Met Office said on Wednesday. The office in its ten-day farmers advisory said, "wheat crop is growing in
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
DRA notification

DRA notification

Drug Regulatory Agency of Pakistan (Cabinet Division), in exercise of the powers conferred by section 12 of the Drugs Act, 1976 (XXXI of 1976), the Federal Government, through a notification, has allowed addition of up to Rs 4 and Rs 10 per bottle of 60ml
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Punjab government directed to explain causes of deaths

Punjab government directed to explain causes of deaths

An enquiry commission directed the Punjab government to explain the causes of Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) 100 patients' deaths, while Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has already suggested about purchase of the medicines. Earlier, counsel of PM
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Directives issued to drain out rain water

Directives issued to drain out rain water

District Coordina-tion Officer (DCO) Lahore Noor-Ul-Amin Mengal on Wednesday issued directions to drain out rain water on roads and other places in the city immediately. The DCO Lahore said that there is likelihood of emergence of dengue vector even from
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Pakistani surgeons successfully removed AVM from girl's face

Pakistani surgeons successfully removed AVM from girl's face

On the direction of Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, a team of surgeons headed by Professor Tariq Salahuddin has successfully removed 'Arteriovenous Malformation' (AVM) from the face of a girl Fakhira after a 7-hour long complicated operation.
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Indian woman's petition: LHC seeks report from IG prison by May 7

Indian woman's petition: LHC seeks report from IG prison by May 7

The Lahore High Court on Wednesday sought a report from Inspector General of Prison by May 7, in a petition filed by an Indian woman seeking release of her son Madan Lal. The petitioner contended that her son came to Pakistan in 1967 and was arrested in a
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Qureshi's death: Forensic experts to analyse post-mortem specimen

Qureshi's death: Forensic experts to analyse post-mortem specimen

After the protest of Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM), the Sindh Health department constituted a 14-member committee of forensic experts to analyse the specimen of post-mortem of deceased Chairman JSQM Bashir Khan Qureshi, Business Recorder was learnt
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Farmers told to sow fully-matured cotton crop

Farmers told to sow fully-matured cotton crop

The Meteorological Department has advised farmers to sow fully-matured crops for timely cultivation of the upcoming cotton crop. In its 10-day advisory for farmers for the period between April 11 and April 21, it said that the wheat crop was growing in wa
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
FRA employees union's allegations rejected by FBR IRAOs

FRA employees union's allegations rejected by FBR IRAOs

Inland Revenue Audit Officers (IRAOs) of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) all over Pakistan have denied the allegations of the President Federal Revenue Alliance (FRA) employees union, creating an impression that promotion of Senior Auditors as "Assistant C
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Punjab distributes Rs one billion stipend among girl students

Punjab distributes Rs one billion stipend among girl students

Punjab Education Minister Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman has asked teachers to bring out leadership abilities in their students and develop them as confident and energetic youth leaders. He was talking a delegation comprising teachers and students of a priva
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
PEF arranges training workshop

PEF arranges training workshop

The Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) was implementing a concerted strategy to combat the threat of dengue by mobilising more than 12 lakh students, teachers and school owners of its 4,700 partner schools in the province.
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
20,000 megawatts hydropower projects under way: WAPDA chairman

20,000 megawatts hydropower projects under way: WAPDA chairman

The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) is working on hydropower projects with cumulative generation capacity of about 20,000 MW. Of them, the projects about 7000 MW are in the construction phase, while rest are in the final stage of th
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
JSQM strike: four killed, 12 injured in Karachi

JSQM strike: four killed, 12 injured in Karachi

At least four people were killed and over a dozen injured in different violent incidents in the city amid Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz's (JSQM) strike call here on Wednesday. Four vehicles were also set on fire by unknown miscreants in different areas of the ci
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
GCU students to stage 'Sazaa Yaab'

GCU students to stage 'Sazaa Yaab'

Government College University (GCU) Lahore Dramatics Club is going to stage a classic masterpiece "Sazaa Yaab" from Friday to Sunday, (April 13 to 14). The Urdu play highlights dilemmas and excruciating circumstances faced by rape victims in Pakistan. GCU
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
CIBES organises event for PAB donations

CIBES organises event for PAB donations

The Social Welfare Society at the Commecs Institute of Business and Emerging Sciences (CIBES) organized an event for collecting donations for the disabled, at their Sharah-e-Faisal campus, Karachi. The affair was held in collaboration with the Pakistan As
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Police told to boost security in Red Zone

Police told to boost security in Red Zone

Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Wednesday directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to strengthen security in the federal capital and ban protests and other public gatherings inside the Red Zone. "Station House Officers (SHO) and Superintendents of
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Application filed against Haqqani

Application filed against Haqqani

An application was filed in Memogate Commission on Wednesday with a plea to suspend the right of audience and representation to former Pakistani ambassador to USA Hussain Haqqani. According to the applicant, Haqqani is continuously disobeying the Commissi
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
SCCI rejects recommendations of national energy summit

SCCI rejects recommendations of national energy summit

Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) on Wednesday rejected the recommendations of the much triumphant National Energy Summit held with Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani in the chair in Lahore recently. The National Energy Summit convened for
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Decisions at Energy Conference repetition of past mistakes: PEW

Decisions at Energy Conference repetition of past mistakes: PEW

Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Wednesday said the Energy Conference was a step initiated by the government to stop long march planned by frustrated masses and dismayed business community of Punjab. The decisions taken to conserve electricity were nothing
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Free education to students: LHC seeks report from Secretary Education

Free education to students: LHC seeks report from Secretary Education

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday directed Secretary Education to submit a report about implementation on the legislation on free education to students up to age of 16 years. The petitioner contended 11 percent of education budget was being allocated
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Fake degrees: ECP to resume hearing of cases against three legislators

Fake degrees: ECP to resume hearing of cases against three legislators

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will resume hearing of cases against two incumbent Members National Assembly including a Member Provincial Assembly, accused of holding fake degrees. The three legislators - all of them belong to Punjab - managed
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
International Day of Street children today

International Day of Street children today

The International Day for Street Children is celebrated every year on April 12 and provides a platform for the millions of street children around the world to share their voices about their rights. The theme for the International Day for Street Children i
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Blast caused by gas leak kills two kids

Blast caused by gas leak kills two kids

A gas cylinder accidentally went off in the city area of Canal Road, killing two minor children and critically injuring two other people of the same family. According to police, a powerful explosion occurred in a house located in Canal Road in the suburbs
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Four killed in militant-FC clash

Four killed in militant-FC clash

A fierce gun battle erupted between militants and Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel in Sangsila area of Dera Bugti, killing four militants. According to a private television channel, a contingent of paramilitary personnel was on routine patrol in the a
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Seven killed, 10 hurt in Haripur accident

Seven killed, 10 hurt in Haripur accident

At least seven passengers lost their lives including two women and ten injured in a deadly road accident near Shah Maqsood area in Haripur on early Wednesday, police said. According to details, a passenger bus and a wagon met a head-on collision due to sl
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Dialogue on Balochistan issue: Panellists call for political solution

Dialogue on Balochistan issue: Panellists call for political solution

Panellists at a consultative dialogue on the Balochistan situation on Wednesday unanimously resolved that a peaceful and political solution of the Balochistan issue was vital, saying that a unified approach was needed to control the growing foreign interv
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Bengali-speaking people: Nadra told to ensure issuance of CNICs

Bengali-speaking people: Nadra told to ensure issuance of CNICs

The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) was ordered on Wednesday by the National Assembly's Standing Committee on Interior to set up a regional facilitation centre to ensure the issuance of Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) to
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
AbacusConsulting inaugurates call centre

AbacusConsulting inaugurates call centre

AbacusConsulting inaugurated new Global Delivery Centre at Shaheen Complex, Lahore. Lars Christian Iuel, CEO Telenor Pakistan and Asad Ali Khan, President AbacusConsul-ting inaugurated the new call centre facility which spans approximately 24,000 sq. ft a
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Polio prevalence: WHO declares Pakistan a 'high risk' country

Polio prevalence: WHO declares Pakistan a 'high risk' country

World Health Organisation (Who) has declared Pakistan a `high risk` country with regard to international spread of polio virus, and travel restrictions may be imposed on Pakistan under International Health regulation, if polio campaign will remain weak in
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan persuading India to remove NTBs: Baig

Pakistan persuading India to remove NTBs: Baig

Federal Advisor on Textile, Dr Mirza Ikhtiar Baig said on Wednesday the Pakistan government is pursuing Indian government on removal of Non Tariff Barriers (NTBs) to promote bilateral trade between the two neighbouring countries. He was talking to Busi
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Directives issued for availability of essential drugs

Directives issued for availability of essential drugs

The Punjab government has taken notice of shortage of various life saving drugs in the market and issued directions to the chief drug inspector and drug inspectors to ensure availability of essential drugs/ medicines at the medical stores throughout the p
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Government urged to evolve trade facilitation policy

Government urged to evolve trade facilitation policy

Raaziq International Vice President Tariq Mahmood Mian has urged the government to evolve a trade facilitation policy in consultation with the stakeholders in order to give a boost to the country's exports.
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Siachen tragedy: PML-N expresses grief

Siachen tragedy: PML-N expresses grief

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on Wednesday said in a statement that every member of the society is praying for the officers and Jawans of Pak Army who have been struck by avalanche in Siachen. The Chief Minister said that the nation is pro
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Child-protection strategy evolved: adviser

Child-protection strategy evolved: adviser

The Punjab government had evolved a comprehensive strategy for the development, protection and rehabilitation of children, Adviser to the Chief Minister Begum Zakiya Shahnawaz said on Wednesday. Addressing a high-level meeting, held under the aegis of the
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Government evolves comprehensive strategy for welfare of children

Government evolves comprehensive strategy for welfare of children

Advisor to Chief Minister, Begum Zakiya Shahnawaz has said that children are our future and a comprehensive strategy has been evolved for their protection and welfare. She was addressing a gathering regarding policy of the government about the protection
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Power shortfall jumps to 4,800 megawatts

Power shortfall jumps to 4,800 megawatts

The power crisis in the country has further deepened as on Wednesday shortfall again jumped to 4,800 MW during the last 24 hours. According to the daily load management report, the total generation was recorded as 10,326 MW against the demand of 15,126 MW
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Chinese ambassador calls on Nawaz Sharif

Chinese ambassador calls on Nawaz Sharif

Chinese Ambassador Liu Jian on Wednesday called on Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Nawaz Sharif and discussed with him issues of mutual interests. According to PML-N central media office, the meeting took place at Punjab House and issues of bil
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Government needs $280 million for urea import: industry opposes import

Government needs $280 million for urea import: industry opposes import

Fertiliser industry has opposes ministry of industries' proposal to import 0.6 million tons as they believed that sufficient stocks will be available in the domestic market for Kharif season. For the first time in the history of Pakistan, urea inventory w
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (April 11, 2012) and the forecast for Thursday (April 12, 2012).

Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Plea filed

Plea filed

Watan Party Chief Barrister Zafarullah Khan and its Punjab chapter head Hashim Shaukat Khan here on Wednesday filed an application before Supreme Court for an early hearing of a petition seeking directions to permanently ban supply of goods to Nato/ISAF f
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (April 11, 2012).

Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Habib Jan, other PAC leaders booked in constable's murder case

Habib Jan, other PAC leaders booked in constable's murder case

Sindh police on Wednesday booked Habib Jan Baloch and other leaders of banned People's Amn Committee (PAC) in the murder case of a police constable. According to police sources, the FIR 91/12 was lodged at Kalri police station under sections 302/34, 365,
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (April 11, 2012).

Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Wheat procurement drive in Punjab to begin from April 20

Wheat procurement drive in Punjab to begin from April 20

The wheat procurement campaign for the year 2012-13 will formally be launched from April 20 in the wheat producing areas of Punjab province. An official in the Ministry of National Food Security and Research told APP on Wednesday that food departments of
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Famine in Somalia

Famine in Somalia

In a world of instant communication, technological progress and accessibility, incidents where people die from starvation should have been a thing of the last century. Yet Somalia's complicated history, internal rife and international interference have gi
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (April 11, 2012).

Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Chaos, prayers as powerful quake jolts Sumatra

Chaos, prayers as powerful quake jolts Sumatra

Residents of Indonesia's Sumatra island are no strangers to seismic upheaval, but Wednesday's powerful earthquake and aftershocks sent residents scrambling out of their homes in panic nonetheless. Families hugged one another, some cried, while others reci
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Wednesday (April 11, 2012) and for Thursday (April 12, 2012).
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Curtain opens on Obama vs Romney presidential election

Curtain opens on Obama vs Romney presidential election

The curtain rose on the US presidential election that will see President Barack Obama square off against Republican rival Mitt Romney as one of the would-be stars took a bow and exited from the stage. Former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum ended his ca
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (April 11, 2012).

Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
VIEWPOINT: They shouldn't have been there

VIEWPOINT: They shouldn't have been there

As 138 men lie buried under a 25-metre high and 1000-metre wide avalanche on the Siachen glacier the pointlessness of the conflict that caused this massive human tragedy is more than obvious. By now, we all have memorised important facts about Siachen: th
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Energy moot nothing more than a moot point?

Energy moot nothing more than a moot point?

The second energy conference, this time held in Lahore, in less than three years was as much a reiteration of recommendations made during the first conference as it was an acknowledgement of the failure to implement those recommendations. Be that as it ma
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Wednesday (April 11, 2012).

Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Government to appoint new counsel in ZAB reference case: AGP

Government to appoint new counsel in ZAB reference case: AGP

Attorney General for Pakistan Maulvi Anwarul Haq on Wednesday said that the government would appoint its counsel in Bhutto Reference case in a day or two. Talking to media, the AGP said that the Law Ministry had proposed some names for representing the go
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (April 11, 2012).

Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
One dengue case reported in Punjab

One dengue case reported in Punjab

Secretary Health Punjab, Captain Arif Nadeem (Retd) said on Wednesday that only one confirmed dengue case was reported in the province. He said this during a meeting presided over by Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab for Health Kh Salman Rafiq to
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (April 11, 2012).

Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
Railways to privatise all trains operating between Lahore, Narowal

Railways to privatise all trains operating between Lahore, Narowal

Pakistan Railways (PR) has, in principal, decided to privatise all passenger trains operational between Lahore-Narowal sections. Railways administration will invite expression of interest from interested parties in this regard and soon will open a bid for
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
KU notification

KU notification

Karachi University has asked applicants interested in admission in MS and PhD in Law and Medicine faculties to submit their applications in the office Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BASR).
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
RTO employees continue pen-down strike

RTO employees continue pen-down strike

The employees of Regional Tax Office (RTO) Lahore continued pen down strike on Wednesday against the proposal of promotion of senior auditors as Assistant Commissioner (Inland Revenue). President Federal Revenue Alliance (FRA) employees union, Mian Abdul
Published 12 Apr, 2012 12:00am
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