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Print - 2012-06-15
New York cotton ends up as shorts scramble out of July

New York cotton ends up as shorts scramble out of July

Cotton futures closed higher Thursday on active short covering in July ahead of deliveries that begin on June 25, analysts said. The spot July cotton futures climbed the 3.00 cent daily limit to close at 78.09 cents per lb. The session low was 74.66 cents
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Shanghai copper up

Shanghai copper up

The most-active September copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange gained 20 yuan to 54,090 yuan ($8,500) a tonne on Thursday. "I doubt this rise can be sustained for long. There were fresh longs earlier today, but most of them have covered their
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Copper steadies

Copper steadies

Copper was steady on Thursday as most investors were unwilling to take positions ahead of Sunday's Greek election, critical to the euro zone crisis which has shaken markets and hit metals demand in the last year. Fears of a deeper than previously expected
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Oil rises as Opec keeps output target steady

Oil rises as Opec keeps output target steady

Oil futures rose on Thursday after the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries agreed to keep its collective oil output ceiling unchanged for the second half of the year at 30 million barrels per day. The move implies a supply cut of 1.6 million
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Tokyo rubber edges up

Tokyo rubber edges up

The most actively traded TOCOM rubber future edged higher on Thursday but stayed within its recent range as investors remained worried Europe's debt crisis could spiral out of control. The euro, a yardstick of investor appetite for riskier assets such as
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
New-crop corn plunges; old-crop jumps

New-crop corn plunges; old-crop jumps

US new-crop December corn fell 2 percent to a one-week low on Wednesday on forecasts for more rain in the Midwest, which eased concerns about the heat-stressed crop as it heads into its critical pollination stage. However, old-crop spot July rose over 1 p
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Palm oil slumps

Palm oil slumps

Malaysian palm oil futures slumped to their lowest in 2012 on Thursday as the eurozone debt crisis and sluggish US growth triggered a flight of capital from riskier assets. "On the weekend ahead we are going to see the Greek election and market participan
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Coffee stays at two-year low

Coffee stays at two-year low

Arabica coffee futures on ICE dropped to a two-year low for the fourth straight session on Thursday, on follow-through selling by investors and Brazilian farmers, while sugar traded mostly lower. Arabica coffee futures dropped roughly 1.5 percent, with a
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Gold stays up in New York

Gold stays up in New York

Gold rose for a fourth straight session on Wednesday on safe-haven bids due to uncertainties in Europe ahead of a key election in Greece, but the metal's repeated failures to break above major chart resistance could trigger technical selling. Bullion race
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Gold steadies in Asia

Gold steadies in Asia

Gold prices were steady on Thursday after posting a fourth straight session of gains the previous day, when weak US data fuelled expectations for monetary stimulus, with investors nervous before a make-or-break Greek election. Spot gold was little changed
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Gold falls flat as rally loses traction

Gold falls flat as rally loses traction

Gold's four-session rally ran out of steam in Europe on Thursday with prices consolidating early gains above $1,620 an ounce as investors took profits, despite a seemingly market-supportive bounce in the euro. Dealers said volatility was magnified by volu
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn rises

US MIDDAY: corn rises

US corn futures rose 2 percent early on Thursday, their biggest gain in a week, as hot, dry conditions continued to threaten production prospects with the Midwest corn crop entering its key pollination stage. Corn rose for the second day in a row and trad
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper up

US MIDDAY: copper up

In New York, the July COMEX contract settled up 1.50 cents at $3.3545 per lb, after dealing between $3.3185 and $3.3595. "Very quiet today. Just take a look at the volumes," said Frank Lesh, broker and futures analyst with Future Path Trading in Chicago.
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold edges up

US MIDDAY: gold edges up

Gold edged higher in a see-saw session on Thursday as weak US economic data and a key weekend vote in Greece prompted bullion investors to cautiously add bullish bets. Some investors sought refuge in gold as Spain and Italy, two large euro-zone economies
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Go beyond textbook approaches, Saarc central bankers told

Go beyond textbook approaches, Saarc central bankers told

Central bankers of Saarc countries should fully understand the nature of their economies and go beyond textbook approaches to tackle today's economic problems, a handout quoted Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan Yaseen Anwar as saying on Thursday.
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
KASB Bank appoints BoAJK as MoneyGram Agent

KASB Bank appoints BoAJK as MoneyGram Agent

KASB Bank, as a Super-Agent of MoneyGram International, has appointed Bank of Azad Jammu & Kashmir as an Agent for MoneyGram International in Pakistan. MoneyGram International is a leading global money transfer company based in the United States that oper
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
11 ROs get special powers to check prices

11 ROs get special powers to check prices

Deputy Commissioner Hyderabad Agha Shah Nawaz Babar on Thursday delegated the power of Special Magistrates to 11 Revenue Officers of Hyderabad District under Section 14-A(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898 to try the offences under Price Control an
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
SBP advises banks not to receive sugar export applications after July 23

SBP advises banks not to receive sugar export applications after July 23

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed banks not to entertain sugar export applications after July 23, 2012. Following the federal government directives, the State Bank has advised all authorised dealers in foreign exchange (banks) to process the c
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
SRB seeks to enhance prowess through support

SRB seeks to enhance prowess through support

Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has asked the International Finance Corporation (IFC) World Bank group, to give technical and financial support in order to strengthen the functions of provincial sales-tax-collection-body, and a proposal in this regard had been
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Flood emergency: four focal persons appointed

Flood emergency: four focal persons appointed

Chief Engineer Irrigation Kotri Barrage Hyderabad on Thursday appointed four focal officers to meet out flood emergency 2012 in his region. According to an announcement, Executive Engineer Jamshoro Sultan Ahmed Mehar having Phone No 022-877403, Cell No 03
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan fares very well at Kunming trade fair

Pakistan fares very well at Kunming trade fair

The 20th Kunming International Trade Fair and fifth South Asian countries trade fair held in Kunming, the capital city of Yunnan province of China, has concluded successfully. Initial reports reveal that Pakistan fared very well at the fair by dominating
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Status of Invisor Securities declared 'active member of KSE'

Status of Invisor Securities declared 'active member of KSE'

M/s Invisor Securities has submitted the required net capital balance certificate, therefore its status will be declared as an active member of the Karachi Stock Exchange with effect from June 18, 2012, the KSE said. The status of aforesaid member was cha
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Chief Secretary Sindh directs co-ordination with PDMA

Chief Secretary Sindh directs co-ordination with PDMA

Chief Secretary Sindh, Raja Muhammad Abbas, has asked the Secretary Works and Services department to ensure liaison with the divisional commissioners while working on repair, renovation and construction of roads and culverts etc. He issued these instructi
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
ICMAP announces results

ICMAP announces results

The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) examination results were announced, along with the position of gold medallists, by the national council on Thursday. Billimoria gold medal was awarded to Arslan Tariq. This medal is awar
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
MQM concerned at neglect of Karachi in allocation of uplift funds

MQM concerned at neglect of Karachi in allocation of uplift funds

With beginning of budget debate in the Sindh Assembly on Thursday, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) clamoured over ignoring of Karachi in the development budgetary allocations for the fiscal year 2012-13, demanding equal distribution of funds for all distri
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Challenges and prospects of Pakistan-India trade

Challenges and prospects of Pakistan-India trade

Pakistan and India are both neighbouring countries. Since 1947, both the nations bear animosity towards one another. This hatred exists in every common sector, be it religion, culture, social, or even sports. However, this hostility has also crept into th
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
China's Red Ants welcome at RV picnic

China's Red Ants welcome at RV picnic

Dong Xuemin can't wait for weekends when he heads out with family or friends to the mountains north of Beijing or to a lake for a picnic. Dong is a "Red Ant" - a member of a club of urban Chinese who'll find any excuse to hit the road, not in ordinary car
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Emeralds seek the 'De Beers' treatment

Emeralds seek the 'De Beers' treatment

A year ago, Heraldo Casas found a 32-carat emerald on the outskirts of a mine near Bogota that he sold for $170,000 to a vendor. It was enough money for the poor miner to buy his family a house in the Colombian capital. And Casas says his lucky find got h
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
When corruption is institutionalised

When corruption is institutionalised

Quest for power, money and fame is not restricted to any particular segment of society or class of persons. It attracts and haunts many. Quest for fame, power and money in itself is not undesirable, but the real problem begins when it becomes lust and cor
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Kohistan girls

Kohistan girls

The official-cum-NGO team has returned from Kohistan with the news that two of the five girls alleged to be killed in compliance with a tribal jirga verdict are alive and well. The other three, the team said are believed to be alive but couldn't be reache
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Sindh's 'tax-free' budget

Sindh's 'tax-free' budget

Sindh government's budget for 2012-13 announced on 11th June, 2012 is completely devoid of additional revenue raising proposals but contains a lot of populist measures to gain the sympathies of important sections of voters at the cost of public exchequ
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Family dispute claims two lives

Family dispute claims two lives

Two persons were shot dead over family dispute at Basti Quair in the precincts of airport police station here on Thursday. According to police, the alleged accused Muhammad Afzal, Muhammad Akmal, Muhammad Akbar and Muhammad Iqbal, opened fire at two broth
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
'Education is top priority of Punjab government'

'Education is top priority of Punjab government'

Minister Education Punjab Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman said that education is the top priority of the provincial government and the government has taken new initiative in the field of education. Daanish schools would spread knowledge in every nook and cor
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Mehdi Hassan's funeral today

Mehdi Hassan's funeral today

Legend singer and king of 'ghazal singing' Mehdi Hassan will be laid to rest on Friday (today) at Shah Muhammad Shah graveyard of the city. His funeral will be held after Friday prayers at Al-Noor Society. He passed away on Wednesday after protracted illn
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
FPCCI proposes private sector to head TDAP

FPCCI proposes private sector to head TDAP

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), while showing its concerns over non-functioning of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan's (TDAP) Ordinance for the last couple of years, has proposed that private sector should head the
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
PA committee dysfunctional: Five privilege motions still pending

PA committee dysfunctional: Five privilege motions still pending

Despite holding five meetings, Sindh Assembly's Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges could not decide any of the five privilege motions, including one against Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan. This important committee has been dysfunctional for the past
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
USAID, Erra review rehabilitation work of affected areas

USAID, Erra review rehabilitation work of affected areas

Reconstruction and rehabilitation of the earthquake hit areas was an enormous challenge for the people and the government of Pakistan, but co-operation of international community and developmental partners led us to accomplish the challenge. This was stat
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Aafia movement research paper competition begins

Aafia movement research paper competition begins

Dr Fauzia, sister of Pride of Pakistan, Dr Aafia Siddiqui while introducing the Aafia Movement Research Paper competition based on the theme "Build a better Pakistan" said it was Aafia's dream to bring a positive change in Pakistan and she had a unique co
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Cases under FTR: KTBA for withdrawal of board's policy concession

Cases under FTR: KTBA for withdrawal of board's policy concession

Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has expressed grave concern over the withdrawal of the board's policy concession for cases covered under Final Tax Regime (FTR). According to the letter issued to chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the withdrawal o
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Reduced generation of power: Karachiites braving prolonged loadshedding

Reduced generation of power: Karachiites braving prolonged loadshedding

The lower generation of electricity and increasing numbers of faults in the Karachi Electric Supply Company's (KESC) distribution system, have suffered the people for hours' long loadshedding in the city. The crisis-hit people of the city, who brave the h
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
'Telenor Talkshawk Internet Champion' concludes

'Telenor Talkshawk Internet Champion' concludes

Telenor Pakistan has successfully concluded the first phase of its nation-wide knowledge-based initiative 'Telenor Talkshawk Internet Champion'. In line with the MoU signed between Telenor Pakistan and the AJK Education Department earlier this year, onlin
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
PIA board meeting held

PIA board meeting held

PIAs' 340th Board of Directors meeting was held at PIA head office here on Thursday. Board was given an update on the implementation of its past decisions. The organisational changes which have recently been made to streamline the corporate functions and
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
FPCCI not impressed by budget 2012-13

FPCCI not impressed by budget 2012-13

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FPCCI) has termed the Federal Budget 2012-2013 a traditional budget, saying that revolutionary measures should have been taken to give boost to ailing economy of the country.
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
FPCCI not impressed by budget 2012-13

FPCCI not impressed by budget 2012-13

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FPCCI) has termed the Federal Budget 2012-2013 a traditional budget, saying that revolutionary measures should have been taken to give boost to ailing economy of the country.
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Malaysian CG underscores need for awareness about FTA benefits

Malaysian CG underscores need for awareness about FTA benefits

Consul General of Malaysia, Abu Bakr Mamat has emphasised the need of creating awareness among manufacturers and traders about the benefits of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) so that they could exploit this facility to the maximum level. Speaking at a meeting
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Workshop

Workshop

The SECP's Company Registration Office (CRO) Faisalabad held a workshop on e-Governance Regime and corporatization with collaboration of Faisalabad Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FCCI) and Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan at
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Karak university named after Khushal Khan Khattak

Karak university named after Khushal Khan Khattak

Chief Minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Ameer Haider Khan Hoti on Thursday formally approved the establishment of a university named after Khushal Khan Khattak in Karak. The chief minister directed the authorities to run the university from the gas royalty o
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Cleric barred from entering Sindh

Cleric barred from entering Sindh

The Sindh government has prohibited Maulana Masoodur Rehman from entering the province, a notification issued on Thursday said. This correspondent obtained a copy of the notification that said: In exercise of powers conferred under Section 5(I)(a) & (c) o
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Need stressed for promoting culture of blood donations

Need stressed for promoting culture of blood donations

Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab on Health, Salman Rafique, stressed the need of promoting blood donations culture in the society for saving precious human lives. "One pint of blood can save a precious life of a patient which is a great form of
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Lahore flood warning centre begins its services today

Lahore flood warning centre begins its services today

Lahore Flood Warning Centre is starting its services from Friday (today), where officers from all provincial departments will perform duties and provide complete information about the situation of water flow and flood to the people round the clock.
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Ginners urge government to increase cotton crop yield

Ginners urge government to increase cotton crop yield

The government should chalk out a strategy for producing good quality cotton and increasing cotton crop yield, Chariman of Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) Amanullah Qureshi said on Thursday. Talking to reporters here, he said that Dera Ghazi Kh
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Proposed amendments to Finance Bill

Proposed amendments to Finance Bill

The following is the full text of amendments which, according to Finance Minister Dr Hafeez Shaikh, are required to be made in Finance Bill 2012: I wish to move the following further amendments in the Finance Bill, 2012, namely:
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Proposed amendments to Finance Bill

Proposed amendments to Finance Bill

The following is the full text of amendments which, according to Finance Minister Dr Hafeez Shaikh, are required to be made in Finance Bill 2012: I wish to move the following further amendments in the Finance Bill, 2012, namely:
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Industrialists call for exemption from power, gas cuts

Industrialists call for exemption from power, gas cuts

The government should exempt industry from power and gas load-shedding, enabling them to fulfil their export orders, President of Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) Mian Anis A Sheikh said on Thursday. He was talking to a delegation of Multan
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Outgoing Italian envoy calls on Zardari

Outgoing Italian envoy calls on Zardari

Outgoing Italian Ambassador Vincenzo Prati called on President Asif Ali Zardari here on Thursday at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The ambassador, in his farewell call on President Zardari, thanked the people and the Government of Pakistan for extending hospitality during
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
ASKON, LCCI to develop trade, economic co-operation

ASKON, LCCI to develop trade, economic co-operation

ASKON and the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) have agreed to work in unison to develop trade and economic co-operation between Turkey and Pakistan. According to the LCCI spokesman, the decision in this regard was taken at meeting between th
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Gang-rape victims boycott judicial inquiry

Gang-rape victims boycott judicial inquiry

Fort Munro gang-rape victims on Thursday boycotted the judicial inquiry ordered by the district and sessions judge, Dera Ghazi Khan, submitting an application expressing their distrust on the inquiry officer. The lawyer representing the girls, Sardar Behr
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Student found dead

Student found dead

Dead body of a student was found from Sial Sharif canal in Tehsial Sahiwal on Thursday. Victim was a 12 year old boy named Muhammad Shoib, student of 7th class .He was missing while going to school on 11th.June. His body was found from a canal. There were
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Zakat Council meeting tomorrow

Zakat Council meeting tomorrow

The 139th meeting of Punjab Zakat Council (PZC) would be held on Saturday (June 16) here at Chairman PZC's office. Provincial Secretary of Zakat and Ushr Captain Jehanzeb Khan (Retd) would preside over the meeting. The meeting would discuss important matt
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Jamaat-e-Islami terms Arsalan case 'a drone attack' on Supreme Court

Jamaat-e-Islami terms Arsalan case 'a drone attack' on Supreme Court

Ameer, Jamaat e Islami, Pakistan, Syed Munawar Hasan, has welcomed the Supreme Court judgement in the Arsalan case and said that a drone attack on the apex court had been foiled. Commenting on the apex court decision, he said that the decision had added t
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Everyone should support Supreme Court: Awan

Everyone should support Supreme Court: Awan

PPP leader Babar Awan said that everyone should stand by the Supreme Court in Riaz-Arslan case on Thursday. Talking to media outside the Lahore High Court, Babar said he wouldn't comment on Malik Riaz and Arsalan case as the matter is sub-judice. Accordin
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Pre-monsoon period likely from last week of this month

Pre-monsoon period likely from last week of this month

Director General Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Arif Mahmood on Thursday said that the pre-monsoon period will start during the last week of June this year. However, the pre-monsoon rain spells are likely to start from the first week of July, he
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan, Oman share views on matters of mutual interest: Nayyar

Pakistan, Oman share views on matters of mutual interest: Nayyar

Chairman Senate Syed Nayyar Hussain Bokhari on Thursday said that Pakistan and Oman enjoy traditional commonalities of religion, culture and values along with shared views on matters of mutual significance. He expressed these views in a meeting with outgo
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Five-marla houses: Punjab government decides to give relief to owners

Five-marla houses: Punjab government decides to give relief to owners

The Punjab government on Thursday decided to waive off the arrears of outstanding property tax before 2004 against the owners of five-marla houses. According to an official, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif accepted the request of parliamentarians fro
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Divisible pool: Punjab to get Rs 20 billion less

Divisible pool: Punjab to get Rs 20 billion less

Punjab will get about Rs 20 billion less from the Federal Divisible Pool transfers this year resulting into fiscal constraints and negative impact on budgetary projections of the provincial government, finance department sources told Business Recorder<
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
PU hosts book launch ceremony

PU hosts book launch ceremony

Punjab University (PU) hosted a launching ceremony of Colonel Muhammad Pervez (Retd) book titled "Roshni Ka Safar" on Thursday. PU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Mujahid Kamran presided over the ceremony, which was also attended by renowned religious schola
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Nisar accuses government of using Riaz against judiciary

Nisar accuses government of using Riaz against judiciary

Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Thursday lashed out at Malik Riaz, the real estate tycoon and also alleged the PPP government for using him against the judiciary. "Malik Riaz is a 'tout' of President Zardari and the PPP l
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Draw of Rs 200 prize bonds

Draw of Rs 200 prize bonds

The 50th draw for the prize bonds of Rs 200 denomination will be held in Quetta on Friday (today). According to sources of National Savings, first prize of this prize bond is of Rs 750,000; three prizes of Rs 250,000 and 2394 prizes of Rs 1250 each.
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Imran for making Pakistan 'a real Islamic' welfare state

Imran for making Pakistan 'a real Islamic' welfare state

Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said that Pakistan's survival lies in converting it into a real Islamic welfare state. He expressed these views while addressing All Pakistan Conference for Ulema and Mushaik, which was organised by P
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
UAF to set up agronomy college in Layyah

UAF to set up agronomy college in Layyah

The University of Agriculture Faisalabad will equip the proposed Agricultural College at Layyah with state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities and quality manpower, the university's Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan (SI) said on Thursd
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Multan Industrial Estate's board reconstituted

Multan Industrial Estate's board reconstituted

Punjab Industrial Estates Development and Management Company (PIEDMC) on Thursday reconstituted Multan Industrial Estate's 4th management board exercising its powers under Clause 57(ii) of the Articles of Association of PIEMDC. President of MCCI Mian Anis
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Fish Harbour to remain closed from July 1: KFHA

Fish Harbour to remain closed from July 1: KFHA

Karachi Fish Harbour Authority (KFHA) on Thursday announced that all key facilities at fish harbour will remain closed from July 1 to July 31 due to the annual fishing ban. Officials told Business Recorder that the harbour would not allow landing o
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Digital X-Ray unit inaugurated

Digital X-Ray unit inaugurated

Chief Executive, Khyber College of Dentistry, Dr Umar Ayub inaugurated a digital X-Ray Unit in the college for diagnosing different ailments and oral infections here on Thursday He inspected different sections of the X-Ray unit and directed the staff to p
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Concrete steps being taken to overcome energy crisis: Shahbaz

Concrete steps being taken to overcome energy crisis: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that provincial government is taking concrete and comprehensive steps to overcome energy crisis, so that people can be provided relief. At the same time, he said, all out encouragement is being extended to pro
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
President, Air Chief discuss PAF matters

President, Air Chief discuss PAF matters

Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Muhammad Tahir Rafique Butt on Thursday called on President Asif Ali Zardari at the Aiwan-e-Sadr here. Professional matters pertaining to Pakistan Air Force were discussed during the meeting, a statement issued by
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Ebad for alternative means to help overcome energy crisis

Ebad for alternative means to help overcome energy crisis

Sindh Governor, Dr Ishrat- ul- Ebad Khan, has called for finding alternative means to help overcome the prevailing energy crisis. He was speaking at the Governor House here on Thursday at the initiation ceremony of a plant under the auspices of Winergy. T
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Notorious criminal, three accomplices arrested

Notorious criminal, three accomplices arrested

Rangers have claimed arresting a notorious criminal along with three accomplices from the Mauripur area on Thursday. Sources said that accused were involved in extortion and kidnapping for ransom and were wanted by police in various cases. Rangers officia
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (June 14, 2012) and the forecast for Friday (June 15, 2012).

Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Government committed to minorities' welfare: Prime Minister

Government committed to minorities' welfare: Prime Minister

A delegation of minorities led by Dr Paul Bhatti, Advisor to Prime Minister on National Harmony, called on Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani at his Parliament House Chamber here on Thursday and assured their full support to the government for strengt
Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (June 14, 2012).

Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:00am
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