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Print - 2012-07-31
Gold steadies in Asia

Gold steadies in Asia

Gold held steady above $1,620 per ounce on Monday, as investors wait for the central banks on both sides of the Atlantic to give clearer cues on the potential for further monetary stimulus. Last Friday's data showed US economic growth slowed in the second
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Gold slips in Europe

Gold slips in Europe

Gold eased below $1,620 an ounce on Monday, taking its cue from a weaker euro ahead of key central bank meetings this week, as investors weighed up the prospect of the European Central Bank taking fresh measures to combat the euro zone debt crisis. The me
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soya soars

US MIDDAY: soya soars

US soyabeans soared nearly 3 percent to a one-week high on Monday after disappointing weekend rains in the Midwest farm belt and forecasts for hot and dry weather for the next two weeks when the crop sets pods, a critical stage for yields.
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper down

US MIDDAY: copper down

In New York, the COMEX September contract fell 1 cent to settle at $3.4160 per lb, after dealing between $3.4025 and $3.4555. Copper fell alongside the euro as traders cashed in on the gains registered last week and as the dollar rose against a basket of
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold falls

US MIDDAY: gold falls

Gold fell 0.3 percent on Monday, following a four-session winning streak, on selling by traders as they stepped back to consider the prospect of further monetary stimulus ahead of key central-bank meetings this week. The metal logged a 2.5 percent gain la
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Prices of fruits witness sharp increase

Prices of fruits witness sharp increase

Prices of fruit registered a manifold increase in the first week of holy month of Ramazan without any slight change as vendors and merchants are swindling faithful in the absence of official prices. In a survey conducted by Business Recorder reveal
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Wapda asked to provide fair power share to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Wapda asked to provide fair power share to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Federal Minister for Railways, Haji Ghulam Ahmad Bilour on Monday asked the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) to give fair electricity share from national power grid station to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, saying that it was totally unjustifie
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Peshawar protesters take to streets

Peshawar protesters take to streets

The exasperated power consumers on Monday came out on different thoroughfares, created hurdles for vehicular traffic by pelting stones, burning tyres which also led to exchange of fire between police and public on Ring Road. Entire main roads including Ri
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Pesco chief monitors performance of grid stations

Pesco chief monitors performance of grid stations

Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) has assured customers that efforts are being made to overcome energy crisis and in this purpose government and Pesco are struggling hard. In this regard Chief Executive Pesco Brigadier Tariq Saddozai (Retd) visited
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
PTI to launch protest in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PTI to launch protest in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Provincial leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf have expressed grave concern over the excessive power outages in different party of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and announced to launch organised campaign against it. Addressing at a press conference here at Peshawar
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Violent anti-power loadshedding protests re-emerge

Violent anti-power loadshedding protests re-emerge

Violent protests against unannounced loadshedding continued in urban and rural areas and protestors ransacked a Wapda office besides blocking roads throughout Monday. The angry protestors agitated against the government for loadshedding during Sehar and I
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Kaira urges Shahbaz to refrain from point-scoring

Kaira urges Shahbaz to refrain from point-scoring

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira has urged PML-N leaders to avoid political point scoring on the issue of loadshedding and advised them to help strengthen the federation.
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Electricity shortage reaches 6,000 megawatts mark

Electricity shortage reaches 6,000 megawatts mark

The electricity shortage in the country has reached 6,000 Megawatts (MW) due to damage of Muzaffargarh Power Plant transmission lines which would be completely restored within two days, Water and Power Ministry officials said. Six pylons (towers) of 500kv
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Khosa concerned at power outages

Khosa concerned at power outages

Senior Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab, Senator Sardar Zulfiqar Ali Khan Khosa has expressed serious concerns over terrible increase in load-shedding in the province of Punjab. As a result of prolonged load-shedding, people of Punjab were getting perturb
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
MEPCO offices attacked

MEPCO offices attacked

Hundreds of loadshedding-stricken people on Monday attacked the offices of MEPCO Pak Gate Sub-Division and set the entire record on fire. The police did not reach for the rescue of neighbouring WAPDA men because they were also affectees of the power load
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
YBG committed to retaining management of newly acquired ICI Pakistan

YBG committed to retaining management of newly acquired ICI Pakistan

The Yunus Brothers Group (YBG) is committed to retaining existing experienced management of newly acquired ICI Pakistan Limited as they are the most critical component for the development of the company, the Group Director said on Monday.
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Imam Hussain Council holds conference

Imam Hussain Council holds conference

Deputy Chairman Senate Sabir Baloch has emphasised the need for proactive role of Pakistani women by following the footprints of Hazrat Khadijah for building a just and progressive society, which can lead to lasting stability, peace and prosperity of the
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Paramount Securities: KSE accepts membership application

Paramount Securities: KSE accepts membership application

Karachi Stock Exchange has accepted the corporate membership application of M/s Paramount Securities (SMC-Pvt) Limited on the nomination of Ms Noor Bano Husein, individual member. Accordingly, M/s Paramount Securities (SMC-Pvt) Limited has been admitted a
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Profit after tax of Colgate Palmolive increases

Profit after tax of Colgate Palmolive increases

The profit after tax of Colgate Palmolive (Pakistan) Limited has increased to Rs 1.619 billion in the year ended June 30, 2012 as compared to Rs 1.167 billion earned in the same period in 2011. The company's earning per share increased to Rs 44.58 in the
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Profit after tax of Colgate Palmolive increases

Profit after tax of Colgate Palmolive increases

The profit after tax of Colgate Palmolive (Pakistan) Limited has increased to Rs 1.619 billion in the year ended June 30, 2012 as compared to Rs 1.167 billion earned in the same period in 2011. The company's earning per share increased to Rs 44.58 in the
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
REAP membership: BGA supports new move

REAP membership: BGA supports new move

Basmati Growers Association (BGA) has strongly supported the idea of ending the mandatory condition of a rice exporter's being member of the Rice Exporters Association (REAP) and claimed it will result in increasing exports and the number of exporters.
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
NBP increases social media presence

NBP increases social media presence

In a short span of ten months National Bank of Pakistan's (NBP) official facebook fan page has registered more than 13000 members. The reason for such significant growth is mainly due to the fact that not just official information on NBP's operations, ser
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Altaf reiterates demand for anti-extortion action

Altaf reiterates demand for anti-extortion action

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain on Monday demanded the government to rid the Karachiites and its traders from criminal elements and bhatta (extortion) mafia. Terming it an organised conspiracy to let loose the criminal elements to go sc
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
ISI chief to push for intel share at US talks: Malik

ISI chief to push for intel share at US talks: Malik

Spy chief will call for an end to US drone strikes in its tribal areas bordering Afghanistan and push for a sharing of technology and intelligence during a visit to Washington this week, Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on Monday. Lieutenant-General Za
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Minister denies widespread deaths of peacocks in Thar

Minister denies widespread deaths of peacocks in Thar

Sindh Wildlife Minister Dr Daya Ram Essarani Monday said that only 11 peacocks have perished by the viral disease since July 18. Addressing a press conference after holding meeting with officials of wildlife and animal husbandry departments at his office,
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
SU contradicts SUTA allegations

SU contradicts SUTA allegations

The administration of University of Sindh on Monday has strongly contradicted the allegations levelled by Sindh University Teachers Association (SUTA) for creating fear of bloodshed and said the classes will commence as soon as vacations are over, whereas
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
New presiding officer appointed in Sindh

New presiding officer appointed in Sindh

Sindh Government has appointed Inayatullah Memon, newly promoted District & Sessions Judge (BS-21) as Presiding Officer, Special Court Sindh Public Property (Removal of Encroachment) Hyderabad, with immediate effect.
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
PML-N to mark August as month of determination

PML-N to mark August as month of determination

On the directions of President Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, PML-N has decided to celebrate month of August as "Mah-e-Azm" (month of determination)" with regard to Independence Day for achieving the goal of sovereign, prosperous
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Chief of Naval Staff calls on Prime Minister

Chief of Naval Staff calls on Prime Minister

Admiral and Chief of Naval Staff Muhammad Asif Sandila called on Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf at Prime Minister's House. Chief of Naval Staff congratulated the Prime Minister on assuming the office of Chief Executive of the country. He also discussed
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Film 786

Film 786

Once again another European country - Holland is the source of false, malicious and sacrilegious films and videos about our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Research has tracked these videos and films directly to Israel and Jews. There is a website called
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
'Fiscal cliff' could send US economy on new tumble

'Fiscal cliff' could send US economy on new tumble

The presidential election campaign is being waged by President Barack Obama and conservative challenger Mitt Romney under the shadow of an unprecedented political and budget crisis. The "fiscal cliff" is the ominous and convenient nickname in Washington f
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
SPOTLIGHT: Pak-US relations will not 'reset' in the short-term!

SPOTLIGHT: Pak-US relations will not 'reset' in the short-term!

An America Presidential hopeful in the throes of America's 4-yearly election turmoil is sometimes compared to a male tiger in the mating season: the tiger (Presidential hopeful) would do anything to impress and win over the watching tigress (the American
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Retrospective tariff hikes

Retrospective tariff hikes

Last week, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) authorised Karachi Electric Supply Corp (KESC) to increase its power tariffs retrospectively, the first part of that tariff rise being back-dated to January 2012, impliedly by seven months.
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Ending anti-women practices

Ending anti-women practices

President Asif Ali Zardari put his signature on Friday to "One Million Signatures" campaign to end violence against women, sending out the message that abuses and discriminatory practices against women must stop. As he pointed out, discrimination against
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Gas shortages and prospects

Gas shortages and prospects

Gas shortages in recent years account for gas load management programmes that prioritise its use between competing buyers. Major buyers of gas in the country are domestic consumers as well as CNG stations (the two most vocal groups quick to come out on th
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Secretary Revenue Division: Ali Arshad assumes charge

Secretary Revenue Division: Ali Arshad assumes charge

Ali Arshad Hakeem Chairman, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has assumed additional charge of the post of Secretary Revenue Division, in addition to his own duties from July 30, 2012. In this connection, the FBR issued a notification here on Monday. The FBR
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
US fomenting terrorism globally: Jamaat-e-Islami

US fomenting terrorism globally: Jamaat-e-Islami

Jamaat-e-Islami, Ameer, Syed Munawar Hasan has said that the US was promoting terrorism all over the world to sell its arms and ammunition, which had threatened world peace. He was talking to a delegation from Dubai that called on him at Mansoora on Monda
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
LHC for equal loadshedding in all provinces

LHC for equal loadshedding in all provinces

The Lahore High Court here on Monday issued notice for August 8 in a petition filed against loadshedding during the Sehri, Iftar and prayer timings. Petitioner Chairman Judicial Activism Penal contended that people were already facing hardships due to loa
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
FBR considering creating new post of Deputy Chairman

FBR considering creating new post of Deputy Chairman

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is likely to take a major reform initiative by creating a new post of Deputy Chairman FBR to ensure smooth functioning in the absence of the FBR Chairman. Sources told Business Recorder on Monday that the tax mana
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
PML-Q for overcoming loadshedding on war-footing

PML-Q for overcoming loadshedding on war-footing

On the invitation of Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and Deputy Prime Minister Parvez Elahi, Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Asim Hussain attended the meeting of the PML-Q Ministers, MNAs and MPAs here at the State Gu
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
NH&MP DIG for stern action against overloaded vehicles

NH&MP DIG for stern action against overloaded vehicles

National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP) will make all efforts to facilitate road user, provide timely and effective help to the commuters in distress said DIG National Highways and Motorway Police N-5 Central Rai Altaf Hussain while making a surpris
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Jamaat-e-Islami slates proposed raise in POL prices

Jamaat-e-Islami slates proposed raise in POL prices

Secretary General, Jamaat-e-Islami, Liaqat Baloch, has slated the proposed raise in the POL prices at a time when the prices in the world market have dropped further. He while departing for Karachi here on Monday said that the PPP promising Roti, Kapra an
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Dozens including target killer arrested

Dozens including target killer arrested

Law Enforcement Agencies on Monday claimed to have arrested around two dozens felons including a target killer and Lyari gangsters in separate raids at various parts of the metropolis. According to sources, the personnel of paramilitary rangers have condu
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Fresh currency notes: SBP to facilitate public during Ramazan

Fresh currency notes: SBP to facilitate public during Ramazan

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to fully utilise the large network of over 10,000 branches of commercial banks for distribution of fresh currency notes to the general public during the holy month of Ramazan-. For this purpose, the SBP Banking
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Steep fall witnessed in bedwear export

Steep fall witnessed in bedwear export

A steep fall has been witnessed in the export of bedwear from $2.1 billion to $1.49 billion, ie about $600 million less as compared to last year, Pakistan Bedwear Exporters Association, Chairman, Shabir Ahmed, quoting official figures said here on Monday.
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
LCCI elections: PIAF evolves strategy

LCCI elections: PIAF evolves strategy

Pakistan Industrial and Traders Association Front (PIAF) has evolved a comprehensive strategy for the LCCI elections 2012-13 and would soon be starting meetings with the leaders of market associations. PIAF leaders and the LCCI former office bearers Mian
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
KMC launches fumigation campaign

KMC launches fumigation campaign

The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has launched the seventh phase of the fumigation of anti-insecticides in the entire metropolis here on Monday. The fumigation campaign is being carried out by the Municipal Services Department in co-ordination wi
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Private security guards: personal records being scrutinised

Private security guards: personal records being scrutinised

In a move to avert the incidents of bank robbery in the city, the Sindh police have started scrutiny of personal records of private security guards. According to sources, the Sindh police have started collecting records of some 50, 000 security guards, wh
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Punjab Law minister criticises Deputy Prime Minister

Punjab Law minister criticises Deputy Prime Minister

Provincial Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs, Rana Sanaullah Khan has said that powerless and decorative Deputy Prime Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi is suffering from an incurable disease of hatred and jealously, therefore, he is left with no op
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
High quality shrimp: cloudy horizon, gusty winds to scale down catch

High quality shrimp: cloudy horizon, gusty winds to scale down catch

The overcast weather and rougher sea have worried the fishermen ahead of the new fishing season as they believe the cloudy horizon and gusty wind will scale down catch of high quality shrimp. Karachi Fish Harbour Authority (KFHA) has begun the process of
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
SCAAP seeks raise in salaries

SCAAP seeks raise in salaries

Supreme Council Audit & Accounts Pakistan (SCAAP) has demanded of the government to increase their emoluments equivalent to federal government organisations. Talking to media, Jameel-ur-Rehman Khan, vice chairman, SCAAP said that the employees of the PM s
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Samsung announces $41.79 billion revenues for second quarter

Samsung announces $41.79 billion revenues for second quarter

Samsung Electronics Company Limited has announced revenues of 41.79 billion dollars on a consolidated basis for the second quarter ended June 30. This shows a 21 percent increase year-on-year in the revenue. For the quarter, the company's consolidated ope
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Samsung announces $41.79 billion revenues for second quarter

Samsung announces $41.79 billion revenues for second quarter

Samsung Electronics Company Limited has announced revenues of 41.79 billion dollars on a consolidated basis for the second quarter ended June 30. This shows a 21 percent increase year-on-year in the revenue. For the quarter, the company's consolidated ope
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Scattered rains this week: subdued monsoon to continue till mid-August

Scattered rains this week: subdued monsoon to continue till mid-August

In a special weather advisory the Met Office said here on Monday that two to three monsoon rains are expected in parts of Punjab, KPK, Lower Sindh and Kashmir during the current week. However, the trend of subdued monsoon rains would continue in Pakistan
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
President appoints Punjab DAGs, SCs

President appoints Punjab DAGs, SCs

Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari has appointed Deputy Attorney Generals (DAGs) and Standing Councils (SCs) Punjab, ie Lahore, Multan and Bahawalpur. Notifications to Law Officers have been distributed by Farooq H Naek, Federal Law Minister, on Monday. The Law Mi
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Eid shopping gaining momentum in Multan

Eid shopping gaining momentum in Multan

With the completion of first ten days of holy Month of Ramazan, the annual Eid shopping has started gaining momentum in the ancient city of Multan. Children and women are more enthusiastic in choosing new and unique design clothes to wear on the occasion
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
MoST regularises shady appointments in PSQCA

MoST regularises shady appointments in PSQCA

The Ministry of Science and Technology has regularised at least 38 employees from grade 2 to 16 who were appointed in Pakistan Standard and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) in violation of laid down procedures and rules. Mir Changez Khan Jamali, Federal
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Cop among three killed in various areas of Karachi

Cop among three killed in various areas of Karachi

At least three persons including a cop lost their lives in different incidents of violence in the city here on Monday. According to police and rescue sources, a constable, Sikandar, 46, son of Mir Hussain, was gunned down near his residence located in Met
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
'Effective vector, disease surveillance confine dengue breeding'

'Effective vector, disease surveillance confine dengue breeding'

Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab on Health Salman Rafique said that effective vector and disease surveillance had confined the dengue mosquito breeding process while all the concerned departments were fully prepared for effective control of deng
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
2012-13 budget: FBR, MoF to prepare Annex to Tax Expenditure

2012-13 budget: FBR, MoF to prepare Annex to Tax Expenditure

World Bank (WB) has said that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the Ministry of Finance will prepare and publish an Annex to Tax Expenditure (cost of exemptions) including the list of further reductions in the number of existing tax exemptions and ze
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
$21.3 million foreign assistance received in July 2012

$21.3 million foreign assistance received in July 2012

Pakistan has received total foreign assistance of $21.3 million including a grant of $1.5 million in the first month of fiscal year 2012-13. Documents available with this scribe show that in the first month of current fiscal year, Pakistan did not receive
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Pakistani firm clinches Rs 135 million export deal for Malaysia

Pakistani firm clinches Rs 135 million export deal for Malaysia

Malaysian supplier of surgical instruments and implants, AM Medicare Sdn Bhd, has finalised a deal worth Rs 135 million with Care & Cure Ltd of Pakistan to market its products in Malaysia. AM Medicare will help sell Care & Cure's surgical and dental instr
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Illegal ST claims: IR officials asked to stop issuance of refund cheques

Illegal ST claims: IR officials asked to stop issuance of refund cheques

Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation Inland Revenue (IR) Karachi has strongly recommended the Inland Revenue officers in Karachi to stop issuance of cheques in certain illegal sales tax refunds claims filed by fraudulent units, using innovative t
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Cabinet body to discuss Balochistan situation with all stakeholders

Cabinet body to discuss Balochistan situation with all stakeholders

The Cabinet Sub-Committee on Balochistan on Monday decided to visit Quetta in coming days to have concrete discussion with all the stakeholders of Balochistan issue. The Committee would also meet various functionaries of Balochistan including the Chief Mi
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (July 30, 2012) and the forecast for Tuesday (July 31, 2012).

Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Musa's, Makhdoom's interim bail extended

Musa's, Makhdoom's interim bail extended

The Rawalpindi bench of Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday extended the interim bail of Ali Musa Gilani, son of former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, and former Health Minister Makhdoom Shahabuddin till August 6 in Ephedrine quota allotment case. A div
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (July 30, 2012).

Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Musa's, Makhdoom's interim bail extended

Musa's, Makhdoom's interim bail extended

The Rawalpindi bench of Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday extended the interim bail of Ali Musa Gilani, son of former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, and former Health Minister Makhdoom Shahabuddin till August 6 in Ephedrine quota allotment case. A div
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Jawed Hanif appointed KPT Chairman

Jawed Hanif appointed KPT Chairman

Jawed Hanif Khan, a seasoned officer with an experience of 26 lustrous years at his back and belonging from the DMG has taken charge of Chairman KPT on Monday here at KPT Head Office Building during a short handing over taking over ceremony from Muhammad
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Jawed Hanif appointed KPT Chairman

Jawed Hanif appointed KPT Chairman

Jawed Hanif Khan, a seasoned officer with an experience of 26 lustrous years at his back and belonging from the DMG has taken charge of Chairman KPT on Monday here at KPT Head Office Building during a short handing over taking over ceremony from Muhammad
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (July 30, 2012).

Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Jawed Hanif appointed KPT Chairman

Jawed Hanif appointed KPT Chairman

Jawed Hanif Khan, a seasoned officer with an experience of 26 lustrous years at his back and belonging from the DMG has taken charge of Chairman KPT on Monday here at KPT Head Office Building during a short handing over taking over ceremony from Muhammad
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (July 30, 2012) and for Tuesday (July 31, 2012).
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
In Himalayan arms race, China one-ups India

In Himalayan arms race, China one-ups India

It has all the appearance of an arms race on the roof of the world. Asia's two great powers are facing off here in the eastern Himalayan mountains. China has vastly improved roads and is building or extending airports on its side of the border in Tibet. I
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
In Himalayan arms race, China one-ups India

In Himalayan arms race, China one-ups India

It has all the appearance of an arms race on the roof of the world. Asia's two great powers are facing off here in the eastern Himalayan mountains. China has vastly improved roads and is building or extending airports on its side of the border in Tibet. I
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Ephedrine case: FIR registered against Hanif Abbasi

Ephedrine case: FIR registered against Hanif Abbasi

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has registered an FIR against Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) MNA, Hanif Abbasi in connection with ephedrine quota allotment case. An official said that Abbasi's pharmaceutical company acquired as much as 500-kg ephedrine quo
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (July 30, 2012).

Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Ephedrine case: FIR registered against Hanif Abbasi

Ephedrine case: FIR registered against Hanif Abbasi

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has registered an FIR against Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) MNA, Hanif Abbasi in connection with ephedrine quota allotment case. An official said that Abbasi's pharmaceutical company acquired as much as 500-kg ephedrine quo
Published 31 Jul, 2012 12:00am
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