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Print - 2012-06-24
Irrigation water shortage highlighted in Sindh Assembly

Irrigation water shortage highlighted in Sindh Assembly

Lawmakers in the Sindh Assembly on Saturday raised the issue of the shortage of irrigation water in the province, fearing upcoming crops would be damaged if the situation did not quickly improve. Deputy Speaker Shehla Raza chaired the session on Saturday.
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Punjab passes Rs 57.14 billion supplementary budget

Punjab passes Rs 57.14 billion supplementary budget

The Punjab Assembly on Saturday passed Rs 57.14 billion supplementary budget for 2011-12. Speaker Rana Muhammad Iqbal was in the chair. Other Demands for grants for the Supplementary Budget included Rs 99,374,000(Land Revenue), Rs 1,146,563,000 (Irrigatio
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Power protests: Elahi accuses Shahbaz of fomenting violence

Power protests: Elahi accuses Shahbaz of fomenting violence

Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid leader and Senior Federal Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi Saturday accused Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif of inciting violent protests in the province instead of playing his role to resolve the power crisis.
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Government likely to suspend gas supply to textile industry for 15 days

Government likely to suspend gas supply to textile industry for 15 days

Despite all the opposition from the owners and workers, the government is likely to cut gas supply to textile industry for at least 15 days anytime from now onwards. According to the sources, gas supply to the textile industry is likely to be disconnected
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Complete strike in Multan against power outages

Complete strike in Multan against power outages

A complete shutter-down was observed on Saturday in Multan and elsewhere in Southern Punjab on the combined call of Markazi Anjuman Tajiran, Traders' Chamber and Qaumi Tajir Ittehad against prolonged power outages. Traders in cantonment areas were, howeve
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Rawalpindi traders hold protest against loadshedding

Rawalpindi traders hold protest against loadshedding

Hundreds of people mostly from traders' community staged a protest demonstration against massive loadshedding and sky-rocketing inflation, here on Saturday. The enraged protestors inflicted heavy damage to public property and vehicles while protesting the
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Gas for cars and buses

Gas for cars and buses

Fossil gas is about to exhaust and leave us with no fuel to spare for vehicles plying on roads. One option available to meet the situation is to establish gas plants to produce gas from kerosene oil. There must be some enterprising entrepreneurs to seriou
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Remote Indian state becomes rock music hub

Remote Indian state becomes rock music hub

In the far north-east of India, cut off from the rest of the country except via a narrow land bridge, perhaps the only way to make yourself heard is loud, really loud, rock music. For White Fire's drummer Elangbam Kumar, that explains why their cover vers
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Fewer babies abandoned as Vietnam factory conditions improve

Fewer babies abandoned as Vietnam factory conditions improve

Patrolling backstreets on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City, Huyhn Tieu Huong made another heart-breaking discovery. Partially concealed in a pile of rubbish and wrapped in newspapers was a tiny baby. "I heard her crying. She was very small, only about a
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Nato supply routes: No real choice at all

Nato supply routes: No real choice at all

Giving a safe passage to goods needed for Nato forces in Afghanistan and supporting their supply line to continue working smoothly, is being debated in the country by all stakeholders. The national assembly was asked by the government to provide a guideli
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
A Raja as Prime Minister

A Raja as Prime Minister

The high drama surrounding the election of new prime minister notwithstanding, what matters most is that the democratic process worked smoothly. Ruling party candidate Raja Pervez Ashraf easily sailed to victory, the credit for which goes to PPP co-cha
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Call for decisive action

Call for decisive action

European debt crisis seems to be taking an ugly turn. Previously, the debate about the measures to resolve the crisis was mostly confined to the EU countries but some of the other players, of late, have also joined the fray. The outgoing World Bank Chi
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
NUST students to participate in Shell Eco-marathon in Malaysia

NUST students to participate in Shell Eco-marathon in Malaysia

Students from National University of Sciences And Technology (NUST), Karachi are going to participate in an international event "Shell Eco-marathon" being organised in Sepang, Malaysia. Shell Eco-marathon is an annual competition of cars prepared by stude
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Inaugural ceremony of AKWS women hospital, blood bank held

Inaugural ceremony of AKWS women hospital, blood bank held

The establishment of a Blood Bank and Women Hospital in the city of Karachi is a promising step that the Al-Khidmat Welfare Society has taken and whatever they have so far done and whatever they would do in future is only to please the Almighty Allah as t
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Government to promote media for development: chief minister GB

Government to promote media for development: chief minister GB

Chief Minister of Gilgit Baltistan Syed Mehdi Shah has said that his government was determined for promoting and strengthening media in the region for development. He stated this while talking to the office bearers of newly formed Gilgit Baltistan journal
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
PPP leaders greet Prime Minister

PPP leaders greet Prime Minister

The elected representatives and local leaders of Pakistan People Party (PPP) Hyderabad District have felicitated Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on his election as Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan Auto Show 2013 to be held in Karachi

Pakistan Auto Show 2013 to be held in Karachi

Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (Paapam) has announced to hold 'Pakistan Auto Show' (PAPS 2013) in Karachi from January 11-13, 2013. It was announcing in Lahore at an opening of bookings for Paapam members, Munir K B
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
MQM activist among three killed

MQM activist among three killed

At least three persons including an activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) were gunned down while eight others wounded in separate incidents at various parts of the metropolis here on Saturday. According to police and rescue sources, a man and his nep
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Pakistani books' exhibition at Dushanbe

Pakistani books' exhibition at Dushanbe

A week-long book exhibition of Pakistani books was held at the Library of Academy of Sciences, Dushanbe, on Friday on the occasion of 19th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Tajikistan. The exhibition was organised j
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Youths urged to observe 'Social Media Day'

Youths urged to observe 'Social Media Day'

Social Media expert Asad Malik on Saturday urged Pakistani youth to celebrate upcoming 'Social Media Day' falling on June 30 this year with zeal in recognition of the digital revolution. In a statement, Asad said that social media usage in Asia had hit th
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Condolence

Condolence

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of ex-MPA and a senior politician of Dadu district Qazi Shafiq Mahessar, who died on Saturday. In a condolence message, the chief minister paid tributes to the dec
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Construction of Kalpani Nullah walls to cost Rs 160 million

Construction of Kalpani Nullah walls to cost Rs 160 million

Chief Minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ameer Haider Khan Hoti here on Saturday announced the construction of protection walls on both side of Kalpani Nullah in Mardan, saying the project will cost an amount of Rs 160 million and work in this connection will
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
ILO lauds Punjab government's efforts towards curbing child labour

ILO lauds Punjab government's efforts towards curbing child labour

Punjab Labour Minister Haji Ehsaan-ud-Din Qureshi has said that Punjab's efforts for curbing child labour have been appreciated by ILO in its report and the US State Department, whereas, ILO is playing to address bonded and forced labour in the world.
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Teachers accused of 'encouraging' students to take coaching classes

Teachers accused of 'encouraging' students to take coaching classes

Teachers at one of city's most prestigious colleges - Government DJ Science College - are accused of taking undue advantage of students' anxiety over approaching practical exams, abandoning their duties and minting money, instead of teaching properly duri
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
PPA demands judicial probe

PPA demands judicial probe

Pakistan Psychological Association (PPA) has urged the government to hold judicial probe of the incident involving attack on the residence of PPA president MNA Riaz Fatyana during protest against the load shedding. A resolution to this effect was adopted
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Punjab sets Rs 10,621 million land revenue target

Punjab sets Rs 10,621 million land revenue target

The Punjab government has set a target of Rs 10,621.004 million for collection of tax under Land Revenue during Financial Year 2012-13. The collection from Land Revenue during financial year 2010-11 and 2011-12 has shown considerable buoyancy. The revised
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Minister bemoans falling education standards in Sindh

Minister bemoans falling education standards in Sindh

A key Sindh cabinet member on Saturday spewed his four years' aggravation after failing to get somehow mended the province's basic institutions and felt unheard by his government to undermine rising corruption which left education department devastated.
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Six notorious criminals held, claims police

Six notorious criminals held, claims police

Sindh Police on Saturday claimed to have arrested six notorious felons including three alleged target killers and three extortionists in separate raids at various parts of the metropolis. According to SP Malir Zahid Hussain, the police on a tipoff conduct
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan strongly condemns attacks in Afghanistan

Pakistan strongly condemns attacks in Afghanistan

Pakistan strongly condemns the recent attacks in Afghanistan including the one that took place Friday at a lake side hotel near Kabul resulting in the loss of several precious lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families, Foreign Office
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
New premier to address all issues: Riaz

New premier to address all issues: Riaz

Opposition leader in the Punjab Assembly Raja Riaz Ahmed on Saturday said the new prime minister would address all public issues, especially the energy crisis. Talking to APP at his chamber, he said Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf was a seasoned politi
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Rs 475 million allocated for forest development

Rs 475 million allocated for forest development

With a view to developing, maintaining and maximising forest resources in a scientific, environmentally sustainable, ecologically stable and socially acceptable manner, the Punjab government has allocated Rs 475 million for developmental projects in this
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Prime Minister visits Shujaat's residence, thanks him for support

Prime Minister visits Shujaat's residence, thanks him for support

Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on Saturday visited the residence of PML-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain to thank him and his party for their support in the election of Leader of the House. The Prime Minister, on his first working day, managed to
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Bolstering ecology key to food security: report

Bolstering ecology key to food security: report

The world urgently needs to focus on maintaining and boosting the underlying ecological foundations that support food production, which face growing threats from human activity, to help ensure food security for a growing population, a new report from the
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Prices of essential kitchen items witness substantial increase

Prices of essential kitchen items witness substantial increase

The prices of most of the essential kitchen items witnessed a substantial increase last week as compared to the preceding week, reveals a survey conducted by Business Recorder here on Saturday. Traders and wholesalers in different markets of the tw
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Law applies to all: CJP

Law applies to all: CJP

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Saturday said law applies to all irrespective of their status, power, caste, creed and religion and no one can claim supremacy over and above the law. He was talking to a 50-member delegation
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Exposition for businesswomen begins

Exposition for businesswomen begins

A two-day expo to promote women in the creative industry of Pakistan organised by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (Unido) kicked off here on Saturday. A large number of women from across the country took part in the expo while it at
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Doors of Prime Minister House opened for general public

Doors of Prime Minister House opened for general public

The doors of the Prime Minister House were opened on Saturday afternoon for two hours so that common people could meet Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf to greet him on his election. A large number of people from different walks of life got a rare chance
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Punjab chief minister asks officials to become 'people's servants'

Punjab chief minister asks officials to become 'people's servants'

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that provision of justice, best services and solving the problems of the masses is the sole mission of Pakistan Muslim League-N and, no stone would be left unturned in achieving this end. He directed governmen
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
713 students conferred degrees at LUMS convocation

713 students conferred degrees at LUMS convocation

The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) held its 24th annual convocation on Saturday in the Syed Maratab Ali Sports Complex at the sprawling LUMS campus. The University campus community came together in traditional, celebratory spirit to mark
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Shortage of medicines containing ephedrine

Shortage of medicines containing ephedrine

Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers' Association (PPMA) Acting Chairman Zahid Saeed, while talking exclusively to Business Recorder, claimed that the domestic market was facing a shortage of medicines containing ephedrine compound.
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Anti-Prime Minister demonstration held

Anti-Prime Minister demonstration held

Activists of People's Saraiki Party, United Citizen Front and Tehrik-i-Insaaf on Saturday staged a demonstration against the election of Raja Pervaiz Ashraf as Prime Minister. Terming the PPP leadership's decision destructive, they said that they were sur
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Pesco CEO takes charge

Pesco CEO takes charge

Tariq Saddozai (Retd) has assumed the office of Chief Executive, Peshawar Electricity Supply Company (Pesco) and has joined his official responsibilities from Friday.
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Young doctors' strike in Punjab enters sixth day

Young doctors' strike in Punjab enters sixth day

The young doctors continued to observe strike for the sixth consecutive day and shut outdoor patient departments of the public sector hospital to register their protest in support of their demand for formation of service structure. According to General Se
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
BoP wins 'rainmaker of the year' award

BoP wins 'rainmaker of the year' award

The Bank of Punjab has achieved another landmark by handling remittances of Rs 49.9 billion for the year 2011 through Xpress Money UAE. To commend our performance the company arranged a ceremony in Abu Dhabi and presented BoP with the Rainmaker of The Yea
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Two bodies recovered from Gayari identified

Two bodies recovered from Gayari identified

Two bodies of martyred soldiers found during last 24 hours at Gayari sector, Siachen, have been identified as of Sepoy Nisar Hussain from village Kawrdu, district Skardu and Sepoy Sajjad Kazmi, from Chakaar, Muzaffarabad, and Azad Kashmir. According to a
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Spain reach semis

Spain reach semis

Spain moved a step closer to an unprecedented treble of consecutive major international honours by beating France 2-0 in Donetsk on Saturday to reach the Euro 2012 semi-finals. Goals in each half from Xabi Alonso, on his 100th international appearance, se
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Spain reach semis

Spain reach semis

Spain moved a step closer to an unprecedented treble of consecutive major international honours by beating France 2-0 in Donetsk on Saturday to reach the Euro 2012 semi-finals. Goals in each half from Xabi Alonso, on his 100th international appearance, se
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Misuse of official vehicles: Cabinet Division seeks PAC help

Misuse of official vehicles: Cabinet Division seeks PAC help

The Cabinet Division has sought Public Accounts Committee (PAC) help to prevent continuous misuse of general duty vehicles even after monetization of transport policy, it is learnt. Sources said Secretary Cabinet Division, Nargis Sethi and her team made t
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Misuse of official vehicles: Cabinet Division seeks PAC help

Misuse of official vehicles: Cabinet Division seeks PAC help

The Cabinet Division has sought Public Accounts Committee (PAC) help to prevent continuous misuse of general duty vehicles even after monetization of transport policy, it is learnt. Sources said Secretary Cabinet Division, Nargis Sethi and her team made t
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Misuse of official vehicles: Cabinet Division seeks PAC help

Misuse of official vehicles: Cabinet Division seeks PAC help

The Cabinet Division has sought Public Accounts Committee (PAC) help to prevent continuous misuse of general duty vehicles even after monetization of transport policy, it is learnt. Sources said Secretary Cabinet Division, Nargis Sethi and her team made t
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Penalty amount, default surcharge: SRB extends exemption date

Penalty amount, default surcharge: SRB extends exemption date

The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) on Saturday has once again extended date of exemption of whole of the amount of penalty and default surcharge payable by a person who has failed to pay any amount of Sindh sales tax or against whom an amount of Sindh sales ta
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Penalty amount, default surcharge: SRB extends exemption date

Penalty amount, default surcharge: SRB extends exemption date

The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) on Saturday has once again extended date of exemption of whole of the amount of penalty and default surcharge payable by a person who has failed to pay any amount of Sindh sales tax or against whom an amount of Sindh sales ta
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Penalty amount, default surcharge: SRB extends exemption date

Penalty amount, default surcharge: SRB extends exemption date

The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) on Saturday has once again extended date of exemption of whole of the amount of penalty and default surcharge payable by a person who has failed to pay any amount of Sindh sales tax or against whom an amount of Sindh sales ta
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Russia shifts from resource nationalism to globalism

Russia shifts from resource nationalism to globalism

President Vladimir Putin left global oil executives in little doubt as to who was the master of the world''s largest energy reserves at Russia''s answer to Davos. The sky over St Petersburg was turning white at the end of the longest day of the year, and
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Russia shifts from resource nationalism to globalism

Russia shifts from resource nationalism to globalism

President Vladimir Putin left global oil executives in little doubt as to who was the master of the world's largest energy reserves at Russia's answer to Davos. The sky over St Petersburg was turning white at the end of the longest day of the year, and th
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Russia shifts from resource nationalism to globalism

Russia shifts from resource nationalism to globalism

President Vladimir Putin left global oil executives in little doubt as to who was the master of the world's largest energy reserves at Russia's answer to Davos. The sky over St Petersburg was turning white at the end of the longest day of the year, and th
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Gilani moves into Presidency

Gilani moves into Presidency

Former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani shifted to the President House on Saturday, sources told NNI on Saturday. They said that Gilani was shifted from a hotel to the Presidency on the directives of President Asif Zardari. It is learnt that four rooms w
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Gilani moves into Presidency

Gilani moves into Presidency

Former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani shifted to the President House on Saturday, sources told NNI on Saturday. They said that Gilani was shifted from a hotel to the Presidency on the directives of President Asif Zardari. It is learnt that four rooms w
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Apple vendors in Iran scoff at US sanctions

Apple vendors in Iran scoff at US sanctions

Vendors of Apple products in Iran on Saturday scoffed at US media reports that the consumer technology giant was banning US sales to customers of Iranian background, pointing out that iPads and iPhones are widely available in Tehran. One salesman who gave
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Apple vendors in Iran scoff at US sanctions

Apple vendors in Iran scoff at US sanctions

Vendors of Apple products in Iran on Saturday scoffed at US media reports that the consumer technology giant was banning US sales to customers of Iranian background, pointing out that iPads and iPhones are widely available in Tehran. One salesman who gave
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Apple vendors in Iran scoff at US sanctions

Apple vendors in Iran scoff at US sanctions

Vendors of Apple products in Iran on Saturday scoffed at US media reports that the consumer technology giant was banning US sales to customers of Iranian background, pointing out that iPads and iPhones are widely available in Tehran. One salesman who gave
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
China, India step up global role with fund

China, India step up global role with fund

After years of pressure to take a greater role in global affairs, China and India have stepped up by contributing to a new IMF emergency fund - from which the United States is absent. China, India and other emerging economies made commitments to a fund du
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
China, India step up global role with fund

China, India step up global role with fund

After years of pressure to take a greater role in global affairs, China and India have stepped up by contributing to a new IMF emergency fund - from which the United States is absent. China, India and other emerging economies made commitments to a fund du
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Toyota to move Yaris North American production to France

Toyota to move Yaris North American production to France

Toyota Motor Corp said it will transfer its Yaris compact car production for North America to France from Japan in May next year, marking the first time the company will export cars from Europe to that market. Analysts said the move, announced by Toyota l
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Greece outlines plan to ease bailout burden

Greece outlines plan to ease bailout burden

Greece wants tax cuts, extra help for the poor and unemployed, a freeze on public sector lay-offs and more time to cut its deficit under a plan likely to run into strong opposition at a European Union summit next week. The new coalition government''s prog
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Greece outlines plan to ease bailout burden

Greece outlines plan to ease bailout burden

Greece wants tax cuts, extra help for the poor and unemployed, a freeze on public sector lay-offs and more time to cut its deficit under a plan likely to run into strong opposition at a European Union summit next week. The new coalition government's progr
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Greece outlines plan to ease bailout burden

Greece outlines plan to ease bailout burden

Greece wants tax cuts, extra help for the poor and unemployed, a freeze on public sector lay-offs and more time to cut its deficit under a plan likely to run into strong opposition at a European Union summit next week. The new coalition government's progr
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
POL imports from India: second round of talks next month

POL imports from India: second round of talks next month

Pakistan and India would hold second round of talks on possible import of various Petroleum, Oil and Lubricant (POL) products on July 12-13 in New Dehli, sources told Business Recorder on Saturday. According to sources in the Ministry of Petroleum
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
POL imports from India: second round of talks next month

POL imports from India: second round of talks next month

Pakistan and India would hold second round of talks on possible import of various Petroleum, Oil and Lubricant (POL) products on July 12-13 in New Dehli, sources told Business Recorder on Saturday. According to sources in the Ministry of Petroleum
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
POL imports from India: second round of talks next month

POL imports from India: second round of talks next month

Pakistan and India would hold second round of talks on possible import of various Petroleum, Oil and Lubricant (POL) products on July 12-13 in New Dehli, sources told Business Recorder on Saturday. According to sources in the Ministry of Petroleum
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Monofilament yarn: MCCs directed to clear consignments

Monofilament yarn: MCCs directed to clear consignments

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed the Model Customs Collectorates (MCCs) of Karachi to clear consignments of monofilament yarn in line with the amended SRO.1125(I)/2011 so as to reap the benefit of extended sales tax zero-rating facility.
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Monofilament yarn: MCCs directed to clear consignments

Monofilament yarn: MCCs directed to clear consignments

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed the Model Customs Collectorates (MCCs) of Karachi to clear consignments of monofilament yarn in line with the amended SRO.1125(I)/2011 so as to reap the benefit of extended sales tax zero-rating facility.
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Monofilament yarn: MCCs directed to clear consignments

Monofilament yarn: MCCs directed to clear consignments

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed the Model Customs Collectorates (MCCs) of Karachi to clear consignments of monofilament yarn in line with the amended SRO.1125(I)/2011 so as to reap the benefit of extended sales tax zero-rating facility.
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Assessment of ST and FED: FBR authorities fail to provide record: AGP

Assessment of ST and FED: FBR authorities fail to provide record: AGP

The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has said that the Federal Board of Revenue authorities fail to provide record of assessment of sales tax and federal excise duty for audit purposes. The AGP in audit report on accounts of FBR stated according to Artic
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Assessment of ST and FED: FBR authorities fail to provide record: AGP

Assessment of ST and FED: FBR authorities fail to provide record: AGP

The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has said that the Federal Board of Revenue authorities fail to provide record of assessment of sales tax and federal excise duty for audit purposes. The AGP in audit report on accounts of FBR stated according to Artic
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Assessment of ST and FED: FBR authorities fail to provide record: AGP

Assessment of ST and FED: FBR authorities fail to provide record: AGP

The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has said that the Federal Board of Revenue authorities fail to provide record of assessment of sales tax and federal excise duty for audit purposes. The AGP in audit report on accounts of FBR stated according to Artic
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Afghanistan flash floods kill more than 30

Afghanistan flash floods kill more than 30

Flash floods in Afghanistan triggered by days of torrential rain have killed more than 30 people, officials said Saturday, with dozens reported missing. Waters swept through villages and parts of the city of Cheghcheran in central Ghor province early on S
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Afghanistan flash floods kill more than 30

Afghanistan flash floods kill more than 30

Flash floods in Afghanistan triggered by days of torrential rain have killed more than 30 people, officials said Saturday, with dozens reported missing. Waters swept through villages and parts of the city of Cheghcheran in central Ghor province early on S
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Up to Rs 6 per litre cut in POL prices likely

Up to Rs 6 per litre cut in POL prices likely

Prices of petroleum, oil and lubricant products are likely to go down by up to Rs 6 per litre from July 1, it is learnt. According to latest calculations by Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), petrol price may go down by Rs 3 per litre, High Speed Di
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Up to Rs 6 per litre cut in POL prices likely

Up to Rs 6 per litre cut in POL prices likely

Prices of petroleum, oil and lubricant products are likely to go down by up to Rs 6 per litre from July 1, it is learnt. According to latest calculations by Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), petrol price may go down by Rs 3 per litre, High Speed Di
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Up to Rs 6 per litre cut in POL prices likely

Up to Rs 6 per litre cut in POL prices likely

Prices of petroleum, oil and lubricant products are likely to go down by up to Rs 6 per litre from July 1, it is learnt. According to latest calculations by Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), petrol price may go down by Rs 3 per litre, High Speed Di
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Nine people shot dead in Quetta

Nine people shot dead in Quetta

At least eight people, a police personnel among them were shot dead at Sariab road area of Quetta on Saturday, police confirmed. Police sources said that unknown armed men opened fire on people sitting in a laundry shop adjacent to the Sariab Mill, injuri
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Nine people shot dead in Quetta

Nine people shot dead in Quetta

At least eight people, a police personnel among them were shot dead at Sariab road area of Quetta on Saturday, police confirmed. Police sources said that unknown armed men opened fire on people sitting in a laundry shop adjacent to the Sariab Mill, injuri
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Syria forms new government, keeps top ministers

Syria forms new government, keeps top ministers

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad issued a decree to form a new government on Saturday, shaking up many cabinet posts but keeping the heads of the interior, defence and foreign ministries, state television reported. The reappointment of Defence Minister Da
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Syria forms new government, keeps top ministers

Syria forms new government, keeps top ministers

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad issued a decree to form a new government on Saturday, shaking up many cabinet posts but keeping the heads of the interior, defence and foreign ministries, state television reported. The reappointment of Defence Minister Da
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Turkey vows action against Syria for downing jet

Turkey vows action against Syria for downing jet

Turkey will take retaliatory steps against Syria for the downing of a Turkish military jet, President Abdullah Gul said Saturday, even as he suggested that the aircraft may have unintentionally violated Syrian airspace. It was not clear if Gul was suggest
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Turkey vows action against Syria for downing jet

Turkey vows action against Syria for downing jet

Turkey will take retaliatory steps against Syria for the downing of a Turkish military jet, President Abdullah Gul said Saturday, even as he suggested that the aircraft may have unintentionally violated Syrian airspace. It was not clear if Gul was suggest
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Prices of 16 essential commodities register increase

Prices of 16 essential commodities register increase

Weekly inflation, Sensitive Price Index (SPI) has been recorded 11.38 percent for the week ending June 21, 2012 over the same period last year with increase in prices of 16 essential commodities, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The data
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Prices of 16 essential commodities register increase

Prices of 16 essential commodities register increase

Weekly inflation, Sensitive Price Index (SPI) has been recorded 11.38 percent for the week ending June 21, 2012 over the same period last year with increase in prices of 16 essential commodities, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The data
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Prices of 16 essential commodities register increase

Prices of 16 essential commodities register increase

Weekly inflation, Sensitive Price Index (SPI) has been recorded 11.38 percent for the week ending June 21, 2012 over the same period last year with increase in prices of 16 essential commodities, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The data
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Indian Prime Minister congratulates Pervez

Indian Prime Minister congratulates Pervez

Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has congratulated Raja Pervez Ashraf on his election as Prime Minister of Pakistan and hoped for progress in the bilateral dialogue process on all issues. In a message to Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, Dr Manmoh
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Indian Prime Minister congratulates Pervez

Indian Prime Minister congratulates Pervez

Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has congratulated Raja Pervez Ashraf on his election as Prime Minister of Pakistan and hoped for progress in the bilateral dialogue process on all issues. In a message to Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, Dr Manmoh
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Portfolios of ministers, ministers of state

Portfolios of ministers, ministers of state

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Saturday allocated portfolios to the newly inducted 38 ministers and ministers of state. According to a notification issued in this regard, following is the list of federal ministers and ministers of state with their a
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Portfolios of ministers, ministers of state

Portfolios of ministers, ministers of state

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Saturday allocated portfolios to the newly inducted 38 ministers and ministers of state. According to a notification issued in this regard, following is the list of federal ministers and ministers of state with their a
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Raja due in Karachi today

Raja due in Karachi today

The newly-elected Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf will pay his first visit to the Mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on Sunday (today). Official sources said that the Prime Minister, who will be accompanied by some of his Cabinet members, wil
Published 24 Jun, 2012 12:00am
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