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Print - 2012-06-29
CDA announces Rs 28.320 billion surplus budget

CDA announces Rs 28.320 billion surplus budget

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Thursday announced Rs 28.320 billion surplus budget for financial year 2012-2013, which is 18 percent higher than 2011-2012 budget. The projected receipts are estimated at 29.561 billion while the projected expen
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Gilgit-Baltistan government giving utmost attention to health sector

Gilgit-Baltistan government giving utmost attention to health sector

Gilgit-Baltistan government is giving prime importance to the health sector and an allocation of Rs 250.76 million in budget for the sector is an ample proof of the fact. This was stated by Health Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Haji Gulbar Khan while talking t
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Dr Baig appointed chairman of Textile City

Dr Baig appointed chairman of Textile City

Dr Mirza Ikhtiar Baig, Advisor on Textile and Chairman Baig Group has been appointed as Chairman of Pakistan Textile City Limited at the Board of Directors' meeting held on Thursday. Dr Baig is also the Hon. Consul General of Yemen and Dean of Hon. Consul
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Russian envoy meets Mukhtar

Russian envoy meets Mukhtar

A six-member delegation of Russian Federation headed by State Secretary and Deputy Minister of the Energy Y.P Sentyurin called on the Federal minister for Water and Power Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar here on Thursday and discussed various matters of mutual inte
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Notices served on Riaz, Dunya News CEO, anchorpersons

Notices served on Riaz, Dunya News CEO, anchorpersons

The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday served notices on real estate tycoon Malik Riaz, the Chief Executive of Dunya News, Mian Aamir, and two anchorpersons in the context of a talk show footage. The notices were issued during the hearing of a petition by a t
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to establish child protection institute

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to establish child protection institute

Child Protection and Welfare Commission, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided the establishment of child protection institute for provision of better accommodation and education facilities to vulnerable children. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Commi
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
SRO.565(I)/2006: FBR tells LTUs and RTOs to hand over record

SRO.565(I)/2006: FBR tells LTUs and RTOs to hand over record

The Federal Board of Revenue has directed the Chief Commissioners of Large Taxpayer Units (LTUs) and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) to immediately hand over all the record including audit reports of importers-cum-manufacturers to the Collectors of Customs un
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Three-year IELP concludes

Three-year IELP concludes

Over 800 participants including government representatives and entrepreneurs of the schools discussed the success stories, targets achieved, challenges faced and lessons learnt during the course of the initiative and shared learning from training, monitor
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
January-March 2012: branchless banking transactions up by 23 percent

January-March 2012: branchless banking transactions up by 23 percent

Branchless Banking (BB) continued to show a rising trend in the third quarter (January-March 2012) of the current fiscal year (2011-12) during which BB transactions surged by 23 percent to 25.3 million as compared to 20.6 million in the preceding quarter.
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Series of trade exhibitions at Lahore in September

Series of trade exhibitions at Lahore in September

FAKT Exhibitions (Pvt) Ltd proclaims the bigger agenda to promote trade in Pakistan by launching a series of trade exhibitions right in the heart of Pakistan. "Lahore being the cultural hub and connected with the industrial cities of Pakistan, is the sele
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
All facilities to be provided to talented students: vice chancellor SU

All facilities to be provided to talented students: vice chancellor SU

Acting Vice Chancellor, University of Sindh Professor Dr Parveen Shah has said that all required facilities would be provided to promote talented students of the University's Model Schools so that they could compete with students of other schools of the c
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Two-day CNG closure termed unfair, unjustified

Two-day CNG closure termed unfair, unjustified

CNG dealers has said that the government policies and decisions regarding CNG industry since several months clearly indicating govt malicious intention towards CNG industry. This was expressed at the news conference jointly held by CNG Dealers Association
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
BB's birth anniversary 22,512 pints of blood donated

BB's birth anniversary 22,512 pints of blood donated

Total 22512 pints of blood have been collected from the blood donations given during the three days campaign organised across Sindh by the Pakistan Peoples Party on the occasion of birth anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. This was said by Pre
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
KESC receives Rs 5.466 billion against right issue of shares

KESC receives Rs 5.466 billion against right issue of shares

The Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) has received a total amount of Rs 5.466 billion against right issue of shares as approved in the Company's board of directors meeting held on February 24. This was confirmed by KPMG Taseer Hadi and Company Charte
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
KESC receives Rs 5.466 billion against right issue of shares

KESC receives Rs 5.466 billion against right issue of shares

The Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) has received a total amount of Rs 5.466 billion against right issue of shares as approved in the Company's board of directors meeting held on February 24. This was confirmed by KPMG Taseer Hadi and Company Charte
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
SCCI extends Rs 0.1 million assistance to Al-Khidmat Orphan Care

SCCI extends Rs 0.1 million assistance to Al-Khidmat Orphan Care

Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) on Thursday extended a financial assistance of Rs 0.1 million for Al-Khidmat Orphan Care Programme, asked the organisation to work with spirit of greater well being of orphan children in the province. A deleg
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Citizens Forum: Pildat to evaluate Punjab assembly performance

Citizens Forum: Pildat to evaluate Punjab assembly performance

In keeping with its tradition of monitoring the performance of the elected legislatures in Pakistan, Pildat is holding a Citizens Forum to evaluate the performance of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab in Budget Session 2012-2013 on Friday.
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
One killed in bridge collapse

One killed in bridge collapse

A newly constructed overhead pedestrian bridge collapsed and fell on a truck near Herbunce Pura Lahore, killing driver of the truck on the spot early on Thursday. According to details, the overhead bridge on Ring Road near journalist Housing Society Herbu
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
World Bank organises dialogue on decentralisation and local government

World Bank organises dialogue on decentralisation and local government

Citizens participation in their affairs and government accountability for quality and timeliness service delivery increases proportionately the frequency and level of interaction between the two. This was the recurrent refrain during a development dialogu
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Alleged criminal Mosa killed in encounter

Alleged criminal Mosa killed in encounter

Police killed notorious criminal Mosa alias Shaka and arrested two aides during an operation in Dalmia area of Shantinagar here on Thursday. Sources said that the alleged criminal was proclaimed offender and wanted to police in more than seventy cases inc
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
CubeXS Weatherly, Microsoft launch Enterprise Cloud Services

CubeXS Weatherly, Microsoft launch Enterprise Cloud Services

CubeXS Weatherly (Private) Limited - first ever Tier-IV compliant Data Centre in Pakistan - has launched Enterprise Cloud Services in collaboration with Microsoft Pakistan at a ceremony held here on June 28. Pay-As-You-Go model would deliver a customised
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Inquiry into convict's death launched

Inquiry into convict's death launched

A judicial inquiry into the death of a 45-year-old woman blasphemy convict started on Thursday. Local Judicial Magistrate Liaquat Naqvi is conducting the inquiry. Aalia Bibi's death still remained shrouded in mystery, as Inspector-General of Prisons, Punj
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Surjeet Singh released

Surjeet Singh released

An Indian prisoner Surjeet Singh involved in spying case was released here on Thursday from Kot Lakhpat jail of provincial metropolis after serving his lifetime rigorous imprisonment of 27 years. Meanwhile, 311 fishermen were also handed over to Indian au
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Government to provide 1,500 Biogas plants

Government to provide 1,500 Biogas plants

Punjab government has launched a project costing Rs 75 million for providing 1500 family-sized biogas plants on the bases of partnership in rural areas of the Province. Official sources told Business Recorder Thursday that this step has been taken
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Punjab may get Rs 6.8 billion via loan recoveries

Punjab may get Rs 6.8 billion via loan recoveries

The Punjab government has estimated to get Rs 6,816.186 million through loan recoveries and advances in FY 2012-13. Of the total, Rs 6,430 million will be recovered from Bank of the Punjab and Punjab Provincial Co-operative Bank Limited.
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
KESC faces resistance in its anti-'Kunda' drive

KESC faces resistance in its anti-'Kunda' drive

Karachi Electric Supply Company on Thursday faced physical resistance from the residents of Bhitai Colony, Korangi Crossing against removal of around 30 illegal power connections being used to run water pumps. According to a survey conducted by KESC task
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
SRB achieves Rs 25 billion collection target

SRB achieves Rs 25 billion collection target

The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has achieved its tax collection target set for the current fiscal year, aggregating Rs 25 billion with a month to spare before the end of the financial year, Business Recorder learnt on Thursday. Total collection of sa
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Price of chicken meat up by Rs 45 per kg

Price of chicken meat up by Rs 45 per kg

The poultry farmers have increased price of chicken meat by Rs 45 per kilogram due to short supply and high demand in the city during the past two - three days. The retailers sold the chicken meat at Rs 225 per KG on Thursday against Sunday's price of Rs
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Monsoon rains 12,000 tents handed over to DCs of 15 districts

Monsoon rains 12,000 tents handed over to DCs of 15 districts

On the directives of Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah, Sindh Relief department has handed over 12,000 tents to Deputy Commissioners (DCs) of 15 districts in wake of the upcoming monsoon rains. Official sources told Business Recorder that Assistant Reli
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Business firms see huge trade scope in Africa: Barclays

Business firms see huge trade scope in Africa: Barclays

More than half of Pakistani businesses (55 percent) believe there are huge opportunities in Africa today with a further 93 percent of companies expecting the number of opportunities to trade with Africa to increase over the next five years, according to n
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Young doctors' strike enters 11th day

Young doctors' strike enters 11th day

The strike of young doctors on Thursday entered 11th consecutive day causing poor patients much hardships. Talks between the Punjab government and doctors' representatives were deadlocked a few days ago. Recently, the provincial government warned the stri
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Safoora Goth: government urged to take notice of rising street crimes

Safoora Goth: government urged to take notice of rising street crimes

People of a Safoora Goth locality on Thursday threatened to besiege the concerned police station if immediate steps were not taken to eradicate the rising street crimes in their area. Residents of Al Muslim Co-operative Housing Society and Al Muslim Terra
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
UoP estimates deficit budget for fiscal year 2012-13

UoP estimates deficit budget for fiscal year 2012-13

Amid the growing financial crunch and absence of required funds by Higher Education Commission, the University of Peshawar estimated a deficit budget of Rs 2812 million for next financial year 2012-13.
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
UoP estimates deficit budget for fiscal year 2012-13

UoP estimates deficit budget for fiscal year 2012-13

Amid the growing financial crunch and absence of required funds by Higher Education Commission, the University of Peshawar estimated a deficit budget of Rs 2812 million for next financial year 2012-13.
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
No new tax: KMC unveils Rs 31.62 billion budget for fiscal year 2012-13

No new tax: KMC unveils Rs 31.62 billion budget for fiscal year 2012-13

A financially strapped Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), which is hardly clearing dues of its staff, has unveiled Rs 31.620 billion budget ffor the fiscal year 2012-2013 KMC Administrator Muhammad Hussain Syed while exercising the powers vested in h
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
No new tax: KMC unveils Rs 31.62 billion budget for fiscal year 2012-13

No new tax: KMC unveils Rs 31.62 billion budget for fiscal year 2012-13

A financially strapped Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), which is hardly clearing dues of its staff, has unveiled Rs 31.620 billion budget ffor the fiscal year 2012-2013 KMC Administrator Muhammad Hussain Syed while exercising the powers vested in h
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
UAF staff continues protest against budgetary cut

UAF staff continues protest against budgetary cut

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) Academic Staff Association and B&C Employees on the call of Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA), observed black day and demonstrated a protest rally with black armbands a
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
UAF staff continues protest against budgetary cut

UAF staff continues protest against budgetary cut

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) Academic Staff Association and B&C Employees on the call of Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA), observed black day and demonstrated a protest rally with black armbands a
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
PU syndicate approves Rs 5.534 billion budget

PU syndicate approves Rs 5.534 billion budget

Punjab University syndicate meeting, presided over by VC Professor Dr Mujahid Kamran, has approved Rs 5.534 billion budget for the year 2012-13 with a deficit of Rs 1.565 billion. The university expects grant of Rs 1.482 billion and tenure track grant of
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
PU syndicate approves Rs 5.534 billion budget

PU syndicate approves Rs 5.534 billion budget

Punjab University syndicate meeting, presided over by VC Professor Dr Mujahid Kamran, has approved Rs 5.534 billion budget for the year 2012-13 with a deficit of Rs 1.565 billion. The university expects grant of Rs 1.482 billion and tenure track grant of
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Smeda, Jica conduct industry-support programme

Smeda, Jica conduct industry-support programme

The Industry Support Programme being conducted by Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda) in collaboration with Japan International Co-operation Agency (Jica) for Auto Vendor Industry has revealed wonderful results in plants efficiency
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
LCCI hails decision to withdraw new gas curtailment plan

LCCI hails decision to withdraw new gas curtailment plan

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Thursday welcomed the government decision to withdraw new gas curtailment plan and continue with the supply of gas to industry in Punjab for five days a week. LCCI President Irfan Qaiser Sheikh said th
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Jamaat-e-Islami, PTI chiefs take stock of situation

Jamaat-e-Islami, PTI chiefs take stock of situation

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have agreed to launch joint struggle for upholding the supremacy of the constitution with all-out support to the Supreme Court, for holding free, fair and transparent elections under an independe
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Punjab Assembly Speaker distributes cheques

Punjab Assembly Speaker distributes cheques

Punjab Assembly Speaker Rana Muhammad Iqbal on Thursday distributed cheques amongst needy patients in Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) Lahore. He stressed on the need to serve ailing humanity pointing that virtues such as hard work, honesty, commitmen
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
RAK FTZ concludes road show in Lahore

RAK FTZ concludes road show in Lahore

Following the success of the Karachi road show, Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) concluded a road show in Lahore on the 27th of June at the Pearl Continental Hotel. RAK FTZ is visiting Pakistan with an agenda to attract Pakistani businessmen to Ra
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
LHC orders to cite lawyers' names in all cases

LHC orders to cite lawyers' names in all cases

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed all judicial officers to mention names of counsels and state lawyers in judgements of all cases including civil and criminal nature.
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Anti-dengue arrangements reviewed

Anti-dengue arrangements reviewed

Commissioner Lahore Division Jawad Rafiq Malik has ordered to take strict action against the officers and officials involved in using vehicles of Dengue Brigade for personal purposes. He also directed to hold regular meetings of Emergency Response Committ
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Provision of relief to people top priority: chief minister Punjab

Provision of relief to people top priority: chief minister Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that provision of relief to the people, who are undergoing agonising load shedding, poverty and inflation, is of utmost importance. He said Punjab government had chalked out a plan to provide solar pa
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
'Efforts are on to empower women economically'

'Efforts are on to empower women economically'

Punjab government is making sincere efforts to empower women economically and provide them a platform for meeting the socio-economic challenges. Advisor to Punjab Chief Minister Begum Zakia Shahnawaz said this while addressing a seminar on the topic of vi
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Concerted efforts needed to enhance export of rice

Concerted efforts needed to enhance export of rice

Concerted efforts are needed to enhance the export and value addition of rice in the international markets which shall enable this sector to add valuable contribution to our economy. In order to tap the huge potential for the export of Pakistani rice in t
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Irsa hindering Mangla dam's filling: Punjab government

Irsa hindering Mangla dam's filling: Punjab government

The Sindh dominated Indus River System Authority (IRSA) is not allowing Punjab to fill the Mangla dam on river Jhelum though there is now more than sufficient supply of water in river Indus, Punjab Senior Irrigation engineers told Business Recorder </i
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Micro, small and medium enterprises - II

Micro, small and medium enterprises - II

There lies a great potential not only for local banks, but also for international players to explore cross-border opportunities to invest in the MSME sector. While the market potential is large, it requires specialised institutions to be able to work succ
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Thai poultry industry emerges from bird flu scare stronger

Thai poultry industry emerges from bird flu scare stronger

Eight years ago the European Union slapped a ban on Thailand's raw chicken meat exports after the local industry was hit by an outbreak of avian influenza in late 2003 that claimed the lives of seven people and 60 million culled birds.
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Budget 2012-13: A review

Budget 2012-13: A review

The budget for the financial year 2012-13 is the fifth in a row presented by the incumbent regime, a record for any elected government. An opportunity to manage economy of the country for consecutive five financial years, a reasonably long period, had put
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Budget 2012-13: A review

Budget 2012-13: A review

The budget for the financial year 2012-13 is the fifth in a row presented by the incumbent regime, a record for any elected government. An opportunity to manage economy of the country for consecutive five financial years, a reasonably long period, had put
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Finance Act 2012: Where is Parliament?

Finance Act 2012: Where is Parliament?

The adoption of Finance Bill 2012 on 14 June 2012, with a number of amendments proposed on the last day, was a disgrace for the National Assembly. There was no debate at all on tax measures and the proceedings were wound up in utter haste. This shows apat
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Hear what Achakzai says

Hear what Achakzai says

Among the present breed of serious-minded politicians, the Chairman of Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP), Mehmud Khan Achakzai, is one whose take on strategic challenges facing today's Pakistan merits due consideration by all relevant sections of t
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Fiscal deficit to be higher

Fiscal deficit to be higher

Credible reports indicate that the government is unlikely to meet its 5.5 percent fiscal deficit target that was revised upward three times during the outgoing fiscal year. The reason for this is two-fold. First and foremost the expected failure of the
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
FO briefs foreign diplomats on foreign policy

FO briefs foreign diplomats on foreign policy

Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday briefed the heads of diplomatic missions on the foreign policy priorities of the government. During the briefing held at Foreign Office, the Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar reiterated the foundation for Pakistan'
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Pilot held responsible for Bhoja air crash

Pilot held responsible for Bhoja air crash

Pilot error was responsible for the recent crash of a Bhoja Airline aircraft, Junior Secretary of the Defence Ministry Iftikhar Ahmed Mir told the National Assembly's Standing Committee on Human Rights on Thursday. Riaz Fatyana chaired the meeting. He sai
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Russian delegation briefed about TAPI, IP pipeline projects

Russian delegation briefed about TAPI, IP pipeline projects

Dr Asim Hussain, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Petroleum & Natural Resources, welcomed the interest shown by Russian Federation in Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India (TAPI) and Iran-Pakistan (IP) pipeline projects and expressed confidence ov
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (June 28, 2012) and the forecast for Friday (June 29, 2012).

Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
SESSI's budget to be tabled today

SESSI's budget to be tabled today

The annual budget of Sindh Employees' Social Security Institution (SESSI) for 2012-13, will be presented on June 29 by the Commissioner SESSI, Ejaz Ahmed Memon. Earlier, the budget meeting of the SESSI will be organised with Chairman of the Governing Body
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (June 28, 2012).

Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
SESSI's budget to be tabled today

SESSI's budget to be tabled today

The annual budget of Sindh Employees' Social Security Institution (SESSI) for 2012-13, will be presented on June 29 by the Commissioner SESSI, Ejaz Ahmed Memon. Earlier, the budget meeting of the SESSI will be organised with Chairman of the Governing Body
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
'Restoration of Nato supply routes in Pakistan's interest'

'Restoration of Nato supply routes in Pakistan's interest'

Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani on Thursday said that restoration of Nato supply was in the interest of Pakistan. He observed that positive headway has been made in the ongoing talks between Pakistan and United States over tendering apology for attac
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Karkey threatens to go to ICJ: Naek calls meeting to devise strategy

Karkey threatens to go to ICJ: Naek calls meeting to devise strategy

Minister for Law and Justice, Farooq H Naek has summoned an inter ministerial meeting on Friday (today) to devise a comprehensive strategy for 230 MW Karkey Rental Power Plant, which has threatened to go to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), well i
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Thursday (June 28, 2012).

Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (June 28, 2012).

Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Thursday (June 28, 2012) and for Friday (June 29, 2012).
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Indian army sent me for spying: Surjeet

Indian army sent me for spying: Surjeet

An Indian man who spent three decades in prison in Pakistan for spying returned home on Thursday, officials said. Surjeet Singh, 69, was arrested in 1981 and held in a jail in Lahore. Recently, Justice Ministry said Singh had completed his life-term and s
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (June 28, 2012).

Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Indian army sent me for spying: Surjeet

Indian army sent me for spying: Surjeet

An Indian man who spent three decades in prison in Pakistan for spying returned home on Thursday, officials said. Surjeet Singh, 69, was arrested in 1981 and held in a jail in Lahore. Recently, Justice Ministry said Singh had completed his life-term and s
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Thursday (June 28, 2012).

Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (June 28, 2012).

Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (June 28, 2012).

Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
FBR issues TEC to KSE

FBR issues TEC to KSE

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has informed its members that Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued Tax Exemption Certificate (TEC) to the KSE. In this respect, members are requested not to deduct tax on payments made to KSE against acquiring of serv
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
FBR issues TEC to KSE

FBR issues TEC to KSE

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has informed its members that Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued Tax Exemption Certificate (TEC) to the KSE. In this respect, members are requested not to deduct tax on payments made to KSE against acquiring of serv
Published 29 Jun, 2012 12:00am
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