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Print - 2012-07-25
US MIDDAY: corn and soya fall

US MIDDAY: corn and soya fall

US corn and soyabean futures fell their daily trading limits early on Tuesday, notching their biggest losses since a devastating drought in the US Midwest sparked a record rally that pushed prices to all-time highs. Forecasts for rain sparked the heavy se
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper down

US MIDDAY: copper down

New York copper prices fell on Tuesday as European growth worries remained in focus, eroding earlier support from upbeat Chinese factory data. In New York, the COMEX September copper contract shed 2.70 cents, or 0.8 percent, to settle at $3.3530 per lb, a
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold flat

US MIDDAY: gold flat

Gold traded nearly flat early on Tuesday, supported by safe-haven buying on news Greece will need more debt restructuring, as the metal outperformed equities for a second consecutive day. After seesawing earlier in the session, bullion erased losses as EU
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Anti-encroachment drive on national highway begins

Anti-encroachment drive on national highway begins

On the directions of DIG, National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP) N-5 Central zone Rai Altaf Hussain, have started a special anti-encroachment campaign to remove temporary and permanent encroachments on national highway from Lahore to Rahim Yar Khan
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Listing regulation: Pakistan PVC rectifies default

Listing regulation: Pakistan PVC rectifies default

Pakistan PVC Limited presently quoted in the Defaulters Segment of the Karachi Stock Exchange has rectified the default of Listing Regulation relating to non-payment of Annual Listing Fee, a KSE notice issued on Tuesday said. In view of the above, the nam
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Listing regulation: Pakistan PVC rectifies default

Listing regulation: Pakistan PVC rectifies default

Pakistan PVC Limited presently quoted in the Defaulters Segment of the Karachi Stock Exchange has rectified the default of Listing Regulation relating to non-payment of Annual Listing Fee, a KSE notice issued on Tuesday said. In view of the above, the nam
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Shakarganj Foods ordinary shares declared eligible

Shakarganj Foods ordinary shares declared eligible

Shakarganj Foods Limited has rectified the default of Listing Regulation and the ordinary shares of the company have been declared eligible for book entry transactions by the Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited with effect from July 23, 2012.
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Shakarganj Foods ordinary shares declared eligible

Shakarganj Foods ordinary shares declared eligible

Shakarganj Foods Limited has rectified the default of Listing Regulation and the ordinary shares of the company have been declared eligible for book entry transactions by the Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited with effect from July 23, 2012.
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Expert speaks about myths and realities of privatisation

Expert speaks about myths and realities of privatisation

Selling out the profit-giving public organisations and properties on a very meagre price is a crime that would not be tolerated as such attempts meant for vested interests does not serve the public interest. This was said by Dr Khawaja Sarmad, a veteran e
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Telenor posts record revenue for second quarter 2012

Telenor posts record revenue for second quarter 2012

Telenor Pakistan, the country's second largest cellular company, posted record quarterly revenue of 23 billion according to the latest figures released by the Telenor Group. It added 615,000 subscriptions during April-June, ending with 29.9 million subscr
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Telenor posts record revenue for second quarter 2012

Telenor posts record revenue for second quarter 2012

Telenor Pakistan, the country's second largest cellular company, posted record quarterly revenue of 23 billion according to the latest figures released by the Telenor Group. It added 615,000 subscriptions during April-June, ending with 29.9 million subscr
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
PPP Sargodha leaders join PML-N

PPP Sargodha leaders join PML-N

The office-bearers, ticket-holders and former Nazims, belonging to Pakistan Peoples Party, Sargodha, called on the President of Pakistan Muslim League-N, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and announced to join PML-N. They expressed their complete trust in his dynamic
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
KESC provides emergency transformer to ASH

KESC provides emergency transformer to ASH

Karachi Electric Supply Company stated that the extended power outage at the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital on Monday July 23 was due to a fault in the Hospital's own power supply system. The electricity supply network of KESC connecting to the Hospital was 'Nor
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Kausar hails MSSMT efforts towards sports

Kausar hails MSSMT efforts towards sports

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Barrister Masood Kausar while appreciating the services being rendered by Malik Saad Shaheed Memorial Sports Trust for promotion of sports has desired to continue their efforts more vigorously and involve maximum youth in spor
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Reusing industrial water

Reusing industrial water

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association and GIZ, a German development agency, are jointly embarking upon a strategy to reuse around 400 billion litres of industrial water. Their efforts are to be applauded since Pakistan's textile industry has been substan
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Damascus turns to nightmare for Iraqi refugees

Damascus turns to nightmare for Iraqi refugees

For eight years, the area around the Sayyida Zeinab shrine in Damascus was a home from home for tens of thousands of Iraqis, fleeing insecurity and sectarian conflict in their own country. In the crowded streets around the glittering shrine to one of Shii
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
As China costs rise, technology lures US factories home

As China costs rise, technology lures US factories home

Seesmart Inc, a small California lighting company, used to make all of its LED products in China, but last year that started to change. Frustrated by expensive and slow shipping and wanting more control over the manufacturing process, the 15-year-old comp
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Profitization

Profitization

Having long held a view that national assets were far too valuable to be handed over indiscriminately to the private sector, the spate of privatisation had always been frustrating and painful. A key irritant was the incessant use of the statement relating
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Revamping the police system

Revamping the police system

A study report prepared by a special commission of New York-based Asia Society, in the backdrop of unabated violence, shines a light on the problems and challenges of policing in this country. The report says that "high crime rates throughout the country,
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Reforming the reformer

Reforming the reformer

It is strange that the International Monetary Fund, which prescribes reform programmes for various countries, is itself in dire need of reforms to make itself more relevant and effective in performing the functions assigned to it under its charter. Such a
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
PPP will win election: Mehtab

PPP will win election: Mehtab

Sindh Minister for Revenue, Jam Mehtab Hussain Daher stated that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) will win with a wide majority in the next general elections. He said this while talking to various delegations in his office here on Tuesday. The Minister sa
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
USC outlets lack required stock of commodities

USC outlets lack required stock of commodities

Most of Utility Store Corporation (USC) outlets lack sufficient stock of sugar and gram flour to meet demand of customers as a large number of people could not get the items when purchasing other commodities on subsidises rates, while the Ramazan Sasta Ba
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
PESCO power pilferage detection teams begin operation

PESCO power pilferage detection teams begin operation

Detection Teams constituted on the directions of Chief Executive, Peshawar Electricity Supply Company (Pesco) has started operation through out Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In this regard Detection team in Peshawar Circle removed 4 distribution transformers being
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Girl students outshine boys in BISEP exams

Girl students outshine boys in BISEP exams

Girls students again outshine over boys in Inter-examination for 2012 as Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Peshawar (Bisep) announced results here on Tuesday. The Controller of Examination, Islamuddin formally announced the results in a ceremo
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Samina appointed as AHAN chairperson

Samina appointed as AHAN chairperson

Samina Khawar Hayat Member Provincial Assembly has been appointed as Chairperson of Board of Directors of Aik Hunar Aik Nagar (AHAN). AHAN is a non profitable company registered with Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) under section 42 o
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
AHL posts Rs 365.911 million profit after tax

AHL posts Rs 365.911 million profit after tax

Arif Habib Limited (AHL) has posted Rs 365.911 million as profit after tax for the year ended June 30, 2012 (FY12) as compared to after tax loss of Rs 559.394 million recorded in FY11. The company's earning per share stood at Rs 8.13 in the period under r
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
AHL posts Rs 365.911 million profit after tax

AHL posts Rs 365.911 million profit after tax

Arif Habib Limited (AHL) has posted Rs 365.911 million as profit after tax for the year ended June 30, 2012 (FY12) as compared to after tax loss of Rs 559.394 million recorded in FY11. The company's earning per share stood at Rs 8.13 in the period under r
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
India and Pakistan urged to restore Sindh-Rajasthan rail link

India and Pakistan urged to restore Sindh-Rajasthan rail link

India-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IPCCI) President S M Munir has urged the governments of Pakistan and India to restore the old Sindh Rajasthan rail route for cargo service and also open up all trade routes that exist in 1965.
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
'Leather export may achieve $2 billion target if PTA is consulted'

'Leather export may achieve $2 billion target if PTA is consulted'

It is possible to increase the export up to two billion dollars for leather sector in next three years if Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) is consulted and a favourable policy adopted, said Chairman,PTA, Shaikh Muhammad Naseen. Leather industry desperat
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Seafood export increases to $315.525 million in fiscal year 2012

Seafood export increases to $315.525 million in fiscal year 2012

The country's seafood export hit a historic mark of $315.525 million in the fiscal year 2011-12, up by 6.53 percent or $19.343 million, as China's import from Pakistan witnessed a healthy growth. "China's import of cuttlefish and squid from Pakistan has s
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Soomro to visit Hyderabad Central Jail

Soomro to visit Hyderabad Central Jail

The Sindh Minister for Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Prison Ayaz Soomro is scheduled to arrive at Hyderabad on his one day visit here on Wednesday where he will meet the media men at the camp office of IG Prison at Central Jail Hyderabad. He will also vi
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Administrators asked to prepare contingency plans

Administrators asked to prepare contingency plans

The Deputy Commissioner Hyderabad Agha Shahnawaz Babar directed all Taluka Municipal administrators to prepare their contingency plan for cleanliness in their respective areas and ensure that all the heaps of garbage, hurdles in traffic flow and encroachm
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
27 shopkeepers fined

27 shopkeepers fined

As many as 27 shopkeepers were fined for total Rs 17300 and two other were awarded imprisonment by Deputy Commissioner Hyderabad, Agha Shahnawaz Babar and other Revenue officers on account of charging high prices from the consumers.
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
CAA schools' privatisation denied

CAA schools' privatisation denied

Some vested interests were behind the demonstration by CAA School employees on the pretext as if CAA Schools were being privatised. There is no question of privatisation of CAA Schools as it caters for the education of children of CAA employees throughout
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Economic condition people flay government's poor performance

Economic condition people flay government's poor performance

People belonging to different walks of life have strongly criticised the poor performance of government as a result the economic condition of the country is deteriorating with every passing day. The alleged that nothing had been done by the government for
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Call for taking action against quacks

Call for taking action against quacks

The residents of Peshawar on Tuesday demanded the government of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa to take strict action against quacks and unqualified doctors as they are playing with the lives of hundreds of innocent people every year. The citizens have complained that
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
PESSI provides best facilities to workers: minister

PESSI provides best facilities to workers: minister

Punjab's Labour Minister Haji Ehsanuddin Qureshi has said that Punjab Employees Social Security Institution (PESSI) was providing best treatment facilities, even out of country, to registered workers and family members. He told that $7,500 had been approv
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Rapid Transit Bus System: LHC directs TEPA to submit report

Rapid Transit Bus System: LHC directs TEPA to submit report

The Lahore High Court (LHC) here on Tuesday directed Chairman Traffic Engineering Transport Planning Agency (TEPA) to submit his report within two days in a petition challenging removing of road U-turn to General Hospital for Rapid Transit Bus System (RTB
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Politicians 'inviting' army to take over: Rashid

Politicians 'inviting' army to take over: Rashid

Chief of Awami Muslim League (AML) Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said that the country's politicians are giving 'open invitation' to army to take over. Talking to reporters in Lahore here on Tuesday, the AML leader said that generals and judges were trying thei
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
'Power situation out of government's control'

'Power situation out of government's control'

Power situation has become out of control of the Energy Management Cell (EMC), constituted to manage the demand and supply gap, and the situation is again heading to anarchy with growing unrest amongst consumers. Power supply remained suspended for three
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
'Steps being taken to modernise prisons'

'Steps being taken to modernise prisons'

Provincial Minister for Prisons Malik Muhammad Iqbal Chunar has said that effective steps are being taken to modernize all prisons of the province. He expressed these views while presiding over a meeting held here on Tuesday. The minister said that the of
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
PTI condemns attack on girl in Pakpattan

PTI condemns attack on girl in Pakpattan

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Shamsa Ali on Tuesday condemned the inhuman attack on the young girl in Pakpattan. "The reports printed in a segment of newspapers are horrifying. The crime against a young girl, who was subjected to three days
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
'Rs four billion Ramazan package a sacred trust of masses'

'Rs four billion Ramazan package a sacred trust of masses'

Commissioner Lahore Division Jawad Rafique Malik has said that the Rs four billion Ramazan package is a sacred trust of the masses and hence the government is paying full attention to the provision of quality essential items to the consumers at the subsid
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
As many as 5,684 arrested by ANF in seven years

As many as 5,684 arrested by ANF in seven years

The Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) has seized 63814.917 kg opium, 47564.24 kg morphine/heroin and 380871.914 kg hashish and arrested 5684 people in the last seven years. The ANF has registered 4158 cases against drug pushers from 2006 to June 30, 2012 and arr
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Punjab amends Cotton Control Act of 1966

Punjab amends Cotton Control Act of 1966

The Punjab government on Tuesday amended the Cotton Control Act of 1966, increasing the cotton fee from 10-paisa per kilogram to Re1. New provisions of this act would come into force from September 1 this year. According to a proposal, the annual fee for
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Textile industry facing serious problems due to scarcity of funds

Textile industry facing serious problems due to scarcity of funds

Due to inadequate funds for textile policy implementation, some key policy initiatives have not been launched, which is not only causing resentment among the industry, following huge pending liabilities under operationalised schemes, but will also hamper
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
NHA annual maintenance plan 2012-13 approved

NHA annual maintenance plan 2012-13 approved

National Highway Authority (NHA) Executive Board approved the annual maintenance plan of NHA for 2012-13 and allowed insurance bonds from AA rated insurance companies for bid security and performance security allowed as per Pakistan Engineering Council st
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Sindh chief minister reviews law, order

Sindh chief minister reviews law, order

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah has expressed concern over the increasing criminal activities during the holy month of Ramazan. Speaking at a high-level meeting on law and order at the CM's House on Tuesday, the Chief Minister said it was joint re
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Shahbaz for ensuring prompt, inexpensive justice

Shahbaz for ensuring prompt, inexpensive justice

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that provincial government is executing a comprehensive programme of ensuring prompt and inexpensive justice to the citizens of the province. He reiterated that provision of justice to the masses is his sacred
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
PFMA leader nominated as FBR vice chairman

PFMA leader nominated as FBR vice chairman

Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FPCCI) has nominated Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) leader Asim Raza Ahmad as Senior Vice Chairman of the committee for liaison for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for the year 2012.
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
New CEC assumes charge

New CEC assumes charge

New Chief Election Commissioner Fakhruddin G Ibrahim on Tuesday convened a meeting of the Election Commission to formally interact with the members of the Commission. The CEC chaired the maiden meeting of the Commission after assuming the charge of the of
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Punjab government providing every possible relief to people: minister

Punjab government providing every possible relief to people: minister

Punjab Minister for Planning and Development Chaudhry Abdul Ghafoor has said that Punjab Government was providing every possible financial relief to the general public despite of economic constraints and a network of Sastay Ramazan Bazaars has been establ
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to launch 24 hydropower generation schemes soon

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to launch 24 hydropower generation schemes soon

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Finance, Mohammad Hamayun Khan has said that the provincial government had evolved strategy for overcoming the problem of power shortage on war-footing and will launch work on 24 hydropower generation schemes.
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Pak-US ties faced tremendous challenges during my tenure: Munter

Pak-US ties faced tremendous challenges during my tenure: Munter

The outgoing US Ambassador, Cameron Munter, admitted that United States and Pakistan faced tremendous challenges throughout his tenure. Munter, who quit as US Ambassador to Pakistan on Monday, stated in his farewell message to the people of Pakistan that
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Fata secretariat urged to promote culture, sports

Fata secretariat urged to promote culture, sports

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Barrister Masood Kausar said the major activity of Fata secretariat should bring culture and sports to the forefront in tribal areas. This he said during a presentation of Face off Project by Chairman Hunerkada Jamal Shah at g
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Government asked to ensure food security

Government asked to ensure food security

The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Tuesday asked the government to take serious step to ensure food security in country as an international food crisis can engulf world soon. America, one of the major global exporters of food has been facing worst drough
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
'Vitamin-B deficiency is major cause behind malnutrition, diabetes'

'Vitamin-B deficiency is major cause behind malnutrition, diabetes'

Speakers at a symposium said that vitamin-B deficiency is the major cause of malnutrition and diabetes, leading to a neurological disorder. Around the world, the number of patients with diabetes is expected to rise from 366 million people in 2011 to 552 m
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Separate ministry for handicapped persons demanded

Separate ministry for handicapped persons demanded

The government must establish a separate ministry dedicated to the persons with disabilities, and national human rights institutions to implement and monitor the UN Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (CRPD), and create a comprehensive,
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Malik, Gilani notified as returned candidates

Malik, Gilani notified as returned candidates

Election Commission of Pakistan on Tuesday published the name of Abdul Qadir Gilani as a returned candidate against the National Assembly seat for NA-151 Multan-IV.
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
MCCI urges government to introduce economic stimulus package

MCCI urges government to introduce economic stimulus package

Industrialists on Tuesday urged the government to introduce an economic stimulus package, saying that it was necessary to restore the confidence of local and foreign investors. Talking to reporters here, President of Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Targets set for Punjab cotton crop

Targets set for Punjab cotton crop

Punjab Cotton Control Board (PCCB) in its first meeting approved targets of sowing and production of cotton crop for 2012-13, setting a target of growing area of 6.2 million acres, production of 10.5 million bales and average yield of cotton per acre 23.1
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Seminar

Seminar

A special seminar was arranged regarding dengue epidemic, its preventive and precautionary measures for the horticulture staff and sanitary workers in Allama Iqbal Medical College. Principal Professor Mehmood Shaukat, Dr Ashraf Majrooh Head of Community M
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Businessmen criticise hike in power tariff

Businessmen criticise hike in power tariff

Local business community on Tuesday expressed concern over Rs 1.51 per unit hike in the electricity tariff on the pretext of fuel adjustment and sending a summary for a further increase of Rs 2 per unit in the name of subsidy removal. Urging the governmen
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Government making all-out efforts to resolve energy crisis: Khosa

Government making all-out efforts to resolve energy crisis: Khosa

Governor Punjab Sardar Latif Khan Khosa has said the government is making all-out efforts to solve the ongoing energy crisis and a number of power projects are on the way to ensure cheaper and uninterrupted power supply. The Governor was speaking at the L
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Green Tractor scheme to facilitate rural youth

Green Tractor scheme to facilitate rural youth

Punjab government has evolved a well-knitted plan for the promotion of agriculture sector on modern line in the Punjab. The government under the plan is taking adequate steps to facilitate the rural youth especially engaged with the agriculture sector in
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Jamaat-e-Islami chief again underscores need for grand alliance

Jamaat-e-Islami chief again underscores need for grand alliance

Jamaat-e-Islami, Ameer, Syed Munawar Hasan, has reiterated his proposal for forging a Grand Alliance of the political parties to intensify pressure on the government for holding timely elections. He was talking to media along with MQM delegation lead by F
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Five killed in various incidents of violence

Five killed in various incidents of violence

At least five people were killed and many others injured in different violent incidents in city on Tuesday, police and rescue sources said. Police found a body of man beneath Lyari Expressway in PIB Colony in the limits of PIB police station. The deceased
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (July 24, 2012) and the forecast for Wednesday (July 25, 2012).

Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Three bandits killed in encounter

Three bandits killed in encounter

Police claimed to have killed three bandits in an encounter at Ali Brohhi Goth in the jurisdiction of Qauidabad police station. The deceased bandits were identified as Zareef Khan 29, son of Jalandar Khan, Umer 26, son of Muhammad Rafiq and Faisal Siddiqu
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (July 24, 2012).

Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Parliament's power not absolute: CJP

Parliament's power not absolute: CJP

While addressing the members of National Youth Assembly (NYA) Pakistan here on Tuesday, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said that a society cannot flourish until there prevails constitutionalism and rule of law According to press release, welcomi
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Inayatullah appointed as PO

Inayatullah appointed as PO

Sindh government on Tuesday appointed Inayatullah Memon, newly promoted District and Sessions Judge (BS-21) as Presiding Officer, Special Court Sindh Public Property (Removal of Encroachment), Hyderabad, with immediate effect.
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (July 24, 2012).

Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Wapda urged to resolve problem of loadshedding

Wapda urged to resolve problem of loadshedding

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Science & Information Technology (S&IT), Mohammad Ayub Khan has directed the concerned officials of Wapda for resolution of the problems of unscheduled load shedding and low-voltage in the holy month of Ramazan in the provi
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Tuesday (July 24, 2012) and for Wednesday (July 25, 2012).
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Admission in Evening Progarmme: KU announces final merit list

Admission in Evening Progarmme: KU announces final merit list

Karachi University has announced final merit list for admissions in Masters (Evening Program). Director Admissions, Professor Dr Khalid Iraqi, said the final merit list for admissions in Masters (Evening Program) has been displayed on the University's web
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (July 24, 2012).

Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
NH&MP recover stolen truck

NH&MP recover stolen truck

National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP) recovered a stolen trailer-truck here on Tuesday. Unidentified robbers snatched a trailer-truck carrying goods worth Rs 05 million from the Northern Bypass. On receiving information, NH&MP started vigil on the
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
EU rejects Israeli request to blacklist Hezbollah

EU rejects Israeli request to blacklist Hezbollah

The European Union turned down a request Tuesday by Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman to blacklist Hezbollah as a terror group after last week's deadly bombing in Bulgaria. "There is no consensus for putting Hezbollah on the list of terrorist org
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Tuesday (July 24, 2012).

Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
EU rejects Israeli request to blacklist Hezbollah

EU rejects Israeli request to blacklist Hezbollah

The European Union turned down a request Tuesday by Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman to blacklist Hezbollah as a terror group after last week's deadly bombing in Bulgaria. "There is no consensus for putting Hezbollah on the list of terrorist org
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (July 24, 2012).

Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Australia drops Guantanamo memoirs case

Australia drops Guantanamo memoirs case

Australia on Tuesday dropped a case against ex-Guantanamo Bay inmate David Hicks over his prison memoir, concluding that his admissions to a US Military Commission would not stand up in court. Federal prosecutors launched proceedings against Hicks, 36, in
Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (July 24, 2012).

Published 25 Jul, 2012 12:00am
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