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Print - 2012-08-02
US MIDDAY: copper down

US MIDDAY: copper down

Copper fell to a near one-week low on Wednesday, pressured by a bleak demand outlook reflected in data that showed US and euro zone factory activity stumbled in July and Chinese manufacturing dropped to an eight-month low. In New York, the COMEX September
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold dips

US MIDDAY: gold dips

Gold fell on Wednesday as disappointing global manufacturing data dampened sentiment ahead of the Federal Reserve's latest policy statement which is expected to stop short of aggressive stimulus actions. Silver and platinum, which are heavily used in indu
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Pakistani products may face more NTBs in Indian market

Pakistani products may face more NTBs in Indian market

Pakistan's trade with India may face more Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) even after trade normalisation with Delhi last year because of the poor quality controlling system in the country. As India, comparatively, has strict rules and its implementation about
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
NBP, Merchantrade launch Foree Cash, Transfer services

NBP, Merchantrade launch Foree Cash, Transfer services

The National Bank of Pakistan and Merchantrade Asia SDN BHD (Merchantrade), a recognised remittance service provider in Malaysia, have launched NBP Foree Cash and NBP Foree Transfer remittance services in the month of Ramazan which will further facilitate
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Shortfall reaches 4012 megawatts mark

Shortfall reaches 4012 megawatts mark

Power shortfall has reached to 4012 MW, leaving major cities including Lahore to the mercy of load shedding after every alternate hour while rural areas are the worst hit with 20 hours a day load shedding in general. According to the Energy Management Cel
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
More irradiation centres in US to benefit mango exporters

More irradiation centres in US to benefit mango exporters

Plans to establish more irradiation centres in United States southern states would benefit Pakistani mango exporters and brighten chances of enhanced mango exports to that country. Although mango exports from Pakistan to the US are allowed but only after
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Sugarcane growers still to be paid

Sugarcane growers still to be paid

Sugarcane growers are still to be paid Rs 11 billion for the commodity bought last year ahead of the fast approaching crushing season this year, sources told Business Recorder on Wednesday. Although members of Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Two persons kidnapped from Wadh

Two persons kidnapped from Wadh

Unknown armed men abducted two persons from Wadh area of Khuzdar district. Police said on Wednesday that Din Muhammad and his colleague were on way home when armed kidnappers took them away to unidentified destination on gunpoint. Police registered a case
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Jamaat-i-Islami slams raise in POL prices

Jamaat-i-Islami slams raise in POL prices

Jamaat-i-Islami, Ameer, Syed Munawar Hasan and JI Secretary General, Liaqat Baloch, has strongly condemned the latest raise in the POL prices and called for its withdrawal. They said that the sharp raise in the POL prices besides eatables including fruit
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Botany Department of KU begins scholarship programme

Botany Department of KU begins scholarship programme

Department of Botany, University of Karachi, is initiating a Merit-cum-need based departmental scholarship programme to provide opportunities of attaining unhindered higher education to those students of the Department of Botany who despite academic merit
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Weak monsoon system likely to trigger drought

Weak monsoon system likely to trigger drought

Weak monsoon system is likely to trigger drought over the agriculture plains of the country in the three weeks, the Met Office said on Wednesday. The office in its fresh growers advisory said "monsoon currents become weaken cause less rain over monsoonal
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Seafood traders eye a quantum leap in shrimp export

Seafood traders eye a quantum leap in shrimp export

As the fishing season starts, seafood exporters eye a huge jump in shrimp exports to world markets during this fiscal year, but they are worried by a slow down in trade with China over the past two months. Fishing boats ventured out into the sea on August
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Qubee youth package offers unlimited downloads

Qubee youth package offers unlimited downloads

Qubee has become famous amongst the youngsters with its amazing youth package that offers unlimited download on weekends. Qubee Youth Package has been designed keeping in view the need of students and young professionals for information and entertainment
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
What lies ahead for Egypt's struggle for democracy?

What lies ahead for Egypt's struggle for democracy?

The US, it may be recalled, gave the Hosni Mubarak regime in Egypt $1.3 billion annually to keep peace with Israel. The Egyptian public has been bitterly opposed to the agreement, as part of which Hosni Mubarak co-operated with Israel in its siege of Gaza
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Romney's gaffe-filled tour: 'He should have stayed home'

Romney's gaffe-filled tour: 'He should have stayed home'

Romney go home: The final judgement on Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney's travels abroad was largely thumbs down. The Obama team gloated over Romney's gaffes in London, Israel and Poland, while the Romney staff seemed to make things even worse.
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Counter-terrorist financing and UK's legal regime

Counter-terrorist financing and UK's legal regime

According to the existing laws and policies of the UK with regard to compliance and counter-terrorism, the basic regulation are contained in The Terrorism Act 2000 which defines the CTF offences as under:
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
VIEWPOINT: 'My democracy'

VIEWPOINT: 'My democracy'

During the early days of the PPP rule, President Zardari frequently referred to the new elected government as 'my democracy'. The use of the possessive pronoun rankled civilised sensibilities but it was ignored as an inadvertent mistake, attributable to h
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Mutual distrust that persists even today

Mutual distrust that persists even today

Pak-US relations may be on the mend, but mutual mistrust persists. That came out clearly from the proceedings of a special session on Afghanistan and Pakistan at a security forum in Aspen, USA. As usual, American officials and the Kabul government's Am
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Are we paying due attention to ARE?

Are we paying due attention to ARE?

Conditions in the energy sector are simply chaotic and not amenable to easy solutions. While almost every organ of the state - especially ministries of finance, and petroleum, water and power - is engaged in various kinds of plans to tackle this make o
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
CDGL officers to redress complaints within 48 hours

CDGL officers to redress complaints within 48 hours

City District Government Lahore (CDGL) officers have been given 48 hours to redress complaints lodged by Lahoritis. Commissioner Lahore Division, Jawad Rafique Malik gave the deadline while listening to the complaints of people at an open kutchery here on
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Altaf for national harmony to cope with challenges

Altaf for national harmony to cope with challenges

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain has said that the suggestion with regard to convene a roundtable conference had been given with a view to developing consensus among all parties to cope with challenges which are being confronted by the c
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Distribution of Hajj quota: LHC directs ministry to formulate procedure

Distribution of Hajj quota: LHC directs ministry to formulate procedure

The Lahore High Court adjourned to September 01 the proceedings in several contempt of court petitions against Ministry of Religious Affairs and directed the ministry to formulate proper procedure and law for the distribution of the quota to Hajj operator
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Punjab government finalises effective strategy to control dengue

Punjab government finalises effective strategy to control dengue

Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab on Health, Khawaja Salman Rafique has said that dengue will not take the form of an epidemic this year due to the awareness of people, effective strategy of experts and round the clock efforts of the Punjab gover
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Sana slams Chaudhry brothers over loadshedding statement

Sana slams Chaudhry brothers over loadshedding statement

Provincial Minister for Law, Rana Sanaullah has said that Chaudhry brothers have proven beyond doubt that they can go to any extent to satiate their lust for power, and in order to get ornamental posts, they are prepared to sit even with the biggest thief
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Ban on export to adversely hit cotton prices: PCGA

Ban on export to adversely hit cotton prices: PCGA

Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) has expressed its concern on the prohibition of cotton export by the State Bank describing it a conspiracy of bureaucracy of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP). Chairman of PCGA Amanullah Qureshi said
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Need to adopt fuel saving measures on priority basis underscored

Need to adopt fuel saving measures on priority basis underscored

There is a dire need for adopting fuel saving measures on priority basis for effecting as much saving in fuel consumption as possible in order to keep the ever mounting oil import bill under control and on the lower side to the maximum extent.
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Former AG Punjab's bail cancelled

Former AG Punjab's bail cancelled

Additional district and Sessions judge Lahore has cancelled the bail of former Accountant General Punjab Muhammad Aslam for not appearing before the court who was involved in murder of APCA accountant general office President Baksh Elahi. Earlier the coun
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Trading in unpaid rights of ATL to begin from August 31

Trading in unpaid rights of ATL to begin from August 31

Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has approved the schedule of issue of right shares of Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited. The trading in the unpaid rights of the company will start on this exchange from August 31, 2012. The first settlement date will be September
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Loadshedding: withdrawal of exemption to VIP entities demanded

Loadshedding: withdrawal of exemption to VIP entities demanded

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) while expressing deep concern over awful prolonged loadshedding, has demanded of the government to withdraw immediately the exemption of loadshedding being enjoyed by VIP grid stations other than hospital
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Imran hits back hard at 'baseless' PML-N allegations

Imran hits back hard at 'baseless' PML-N allegations

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday questioned the credibility of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), saying that it is a party which will go to any extent to harm Pakistan for the lust of power. In a tit-for-tat response to
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Minister asks EMC to streamline load management

Minister asks EMC to streamline load management

Federal Minister for Water and Power, Ahmed Mukhtar, asked the Energy Management Committee (EMC) to streamline the load management, eliminate unscheduled loadshedding and ensure equitable loadshedding in the country.
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Resolution of Balochistan issue top priority: Prime Minister

Resolution of Balochistan issue top priority: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Wednesday said the government's top priority was to resolve the problems of people of Balochistan and ensure security of their lives and property. Talking to Minister for Defence, Syed Naveed Qamar at the PM House here
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Disputed Nagorno-Karabagh: ANP senator condemns presidential polls

Disputed Nagorno-Karabagh: ANP senator condemns presidential polls

Senator Haji Mohammad Adeel, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and Senior Vice President Awami National Party, has condemned the holding of presidential elections in the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. He said he did not recognis
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Shah Jo Kalam Aen Un Jo Falsafo termed best book

Shah Jo Kalam Aen Un Jo Falsafo termed best book

Sindhi Language Authority has termed the book of Sindh University Pro. Dr Tahmina Mufti as best book and chosen it for award. According to details, Sindhi Language Authority has selected book named "Shah Jo Kalam Aen Un Jo Falsafo" (Verses of Shah and his
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
'SUTA's tenure expired last month'

'SUTA's tenure expired last month'

In a statement issued here on Wednesday, Registrar, University of Sindh said that the present body of Sindh University Teachers' Association (SUTA) had completed its tenure last month on July 15 and at present there isn't any elected body working. He said
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Sindh Rangers arrest 30 suspects

Sindh Rangers arrest 30 suspects

Following the killings of two Rangers' personnel in Orangi Town on last Tuesday, Sindh Rangers have nabbed some 30 suspects during door-to-door search at several parts of Orangi Town. According to police sources, the murder case 182/12 of two Rangers pers
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
25 shopkeepers held for overcharging

25 shopkeepers held for overcharging

To ensure easy availability of essential items to the consumers, price magistrates conducted 1783 surprise raids at Ramazan Bazaars and markets and recovered a fine of Rs 1,179,700 from them for overcharging. Twenty-five shopkeepers have also been arreste
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
LSE suspends a number of companies' trading

LSE suspends a number of companies' trading

The Lahore Stock Exchange has suspended trading of shares of a number of companies on account of their failure to comply with the exchange's instructions. In a circular issued on Thursday, a number of companies have still failed to comply with the instruc
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Ballot not bullet essential for Balochistan, says CEC

Ballot not bullet essential for Balochistan, says CEC

The Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan former justice Fakhruddin G Ebrahim has said that immediate measures were required to persuade the disgruntled segment of Balochistan to use ballot than bullet to strengthen the democracy in the country. We have
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Alleged terrorist killed in encounter

Alleged terrorist killed in encounter

Police on Wednesday foiled a terrorism attempt in Multan by killing a terrorist when he tried to attack the security officials with a hand grenade, police said. According to initial reports, the attacker Abdul Ghaffar belonged to Tehreek-e-Taliban Punjab
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
KSE approves schedule of issue of right shares of Quice Food

KSE approves schedule of issue of right shares of Quice Food

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has approved the schedule of issue of right shares of Quice Food Industries Limited. The trading in the Unpaid Rights of the Company will start on this Exchange with effect from August 6, and the first settlement date will
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
20-hour CNG stations' closure from today

20-hour CNG stations' closure from today

All the CNG stations in Sindh province will remain closed on Thursday, August 2, from 01:00pm to 09:00am on Friday, August 3, for 20 hours due to gas shortage. The SSGC spokesperson on Wednesday said the utility was facing shortage of about 35mmcfd gas du
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Industrialists, traders reject new POL price hike

Industrialists, traders reject new POL price hike

The industrialists and traders on Wednesday have strongly criticised government decision to increase price of petroleum products and CNG. They said that repeated increase in the prices of oil and gas in recent past has badly eroded Pakistan's competitiven
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Model School for girls at Jamshoro upgraded

Model School for girls at Jamshoro upgraded

Syed Panah Ali Shah Model School has been upgraded from Secondary to Higher Secondary level for girls residing at Jamshoro and its suburbs. The decision was taken by Professor Dr Nazir A Mughal, Vice-Chancellor, University of Sindh in the wake of long-sta
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Kausar asks tribesmen to work towards establishing peace

Kausar asks tribesmen to work towards establishing peace

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Barrister Masood Kauser said that to bring peace in Tribal Areas the tribal people should join hands with the government. This he said while talking to political parties, Parliamentarians and prominent elders from Tribal Areas
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Nadra, passport data: Minister for formation of investigation body

Nadra, passport data: Minister for formation of investigation body

Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik on Wednesday ordered constitution of a committee to examine data protection arrangements of National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) along with passports. Rehman Malik issued these directives while pr
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Three more peacocks die at Tharparkar

Three more peacocks die at Tharparkar

Three more peacocks died at Tharparkar desert due to the dreadful viral disease called `Ranikhet', taking the death toll to 165 in a brief period of 24 days. According to a private news channel here on Wednesday the two peacocks died under the treatment o
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Around 517 incidents of political violence reported in first quarter

Around 517 incidents of political violence reported in first quarter

As many as 517 incidents of political violence were reported during the first quarter of 2012 (January-March) from all regions that affected 2,043 people, claimed 975 lives, with 927 injured and 141 kidnapped which show 45 percent increase as compared to
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
BISP poverty scorecard survey likely to be completed by October

BISP poverty scorecard survey likely to be completed by October

Poverty score card survey being conducted by the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is likely to be finished in October, Business Recorder has learnt. Well-placed sources told Business Recorder here on Wednesday that the BISP comprehens
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Niaz appointed IHC registrar

Niaz appointed IHC registrar

Chief Justice Islamabad High Court, Iqbal Hameed-ur-Rehman has appointed Naiz Muhammad Khan, District and Sessions Judge Khyber Pakhtunkhaw (KPK) as Registrar Islamabad High Court (IHC). Niaz had been serving in Peshawar, is likely to assume charge on Fri
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Sasta bazaars fail to supply food items at discounted rates

Sasta bazaars fail to supply food items at discounted rates

The local administration has failed to ensure quality of essential food items in Sasta bazaars as profiteers are fleecing customers by selling substandard commodities, revealed a survey conducted by Business Recorder here on Wednesday. Islamabad Ca
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Government employees to get salaries today

Government employees to get salaries today

The Upper House of parliament was informed on Wednesday that the government employees will get salaries on Thursday (today) while the issue of protesting employees of Accountant General of Pakistan (AGPR) will be addressed within a week. Responding to a q
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Joint opposition to boycott ANP-sponsored APC on energy

Joint opposition to boycott ANP-sponsored APC on energy

Joint opposition in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Wednesday announced not to attend ANP called All Parties Conference (APC) unjustified scheduled power outages in the province, vowed that to launch anti-load shedding campaign soon after Ramazan. The
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Tax returns for Tax Year 2012: FBR skips certain key issues

Tax returns for Tax Year 2012: FBR skips certain key issues

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has skipped certain issues while finalising the tax returns for Tax Year 2012 notified vide SRO 848(I)/2012. A tax expert said here on Wednesday that the levy of surcharge u/s 4A of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 on cert
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
SCCI, Czech Republic join hands towards enhancing trade ties

SCCI, Czech Republic join hands towards enhancing trade ties

Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) and Czech Republic on Wednesday agreed for exchange of trade delegation, sharing information relating to hydro power generation along with commerce and trade, while taking mutual benefits from each other experi
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Two bodies recovered

Two bodies recovered

Bullet-riddled bodies of man and a woman were recovered from separate areas of the metropolis here on Wednesday. According to police and rescue sources, a body of a man stuffed in gunny bag, who was later identified as Shoaib, 30, son of Haroon, was recov
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Government to extend all possible assistance to PIA: Prime Minister

Government to extend all possible assistance to PIA: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf said that the government will extend all possible assistance to the management of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (PIAC) to ensure that it makes a turnaround and regains its status worthy of a national carrier
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Two alleged target killers held

Two alleged target killers held

Sindh police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested two alleged target killers with weapons from Abul Hassan Asphani area. According to details, a police party of Mobina Town on a tip-off conducted a raid near Hasmat Memorial School located at Abul Hassan
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa faces 2200 megawatts shortfall: Bilour

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa faces 2200 megawatts shortfall: Bilour

Federal Minister for Railways Haji Ghulam Ahmed Bilour Wednesday demanded of the federal government to enhance the power supply to Khyber-Pukhtunkhwa (KP) from the existing 1300 megawatts to 2200MW for meeting its power need. The issue was raised in a mee
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Bigwigs involved in water theft: Irrigation Secretary

Bigwigs involved in water theft: Irrigation Secretary

Political bigwigs and others are involved in water theft from Indus and non-Indus canals. Despite repeated requests, the Chief Minister is not allowing the Irrigation Department to take Rangers on board in this regard," Secretary Irrigation Babber Effendi
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
APML criticises increase in POL prices

APML criticises increase in POL prices

All Pakistan Muslim League has criticised the government for increase in oil prices and termed it as a 'petrol bomb' during the holy month of Ramazan. The central Information Secretary of the APML Asia Ishaq said the government has offered Ramazan package
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
NH&MP arrest nine suspects

NH&MP arrest nine suspects

National Highways and Motorway Police N-5 Central have arrested 9 culprits involved in snatching, theft of vehicles, carrying illegal weapons, transportation of liquor, stolen animals and recovered vehicle, arms ammunition, snatched animals, cash and othe
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Land conversion: Committee constituted to carry out survey in every case

Land conversion: Committee constituted to carry out survey in every case

Divisional Commissioner Tahir Hussain has urged upon the district level officers responsible for implementation of building by laws, commercialisation and town planning to take care of the legal aspects of the land conversion and directed them to fulfil a
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Transfers, postings in FBR

Transfers, postings in FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred and posted two officials of Inland Revenue Service (Grade-20) with immediate effect. According to a notification issued here on Tuesday, Muhammad Saleem Butt (Inland Revenue Service/BS-20), Commissioner I
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
ROZEE.PK conducts survey on trends in country's job market

ROZEE.PK conducts survey on trends in country's job market

ROZEE.PK, Pakistan's leading job portal in its recent survey draws a linear trend over past two years for the applications received per job posting in various functional areas. Approximately 8.14 million job applications were analysed to determine which o
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Jamaat-i-Islami expresses solidarity with Myanmar Muslims

Jamaat-i-Islami expresses solidarity with Myanmar Muslims

Ameer, Jamaat-i-Islami, Pakistan, Syed Mnawar Hassan, has appealed to the nation to observe Friday, (August 03) as Solidarity Day with the Myanmar Muslims against the atrocities being perpetrated on them by the armed forces and Buddhist hooligans.
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Steel-making plant: Czech group finalises arrangements

Steel-making plant: Czech group finalises arrangements

Santex Group from Czech Republic has concluded all arrangements with Vitkovice Heavy Machinery for setting up 1.2 million ton/annum steel making plant and 300MW coal-fired power plant in Pakistan. The Santex Group has project financing and equity funds in
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
LCWU hosts Active Citizens' programme

LCWU hosts Active Citizens' programme

Directorate of Faculty Development and Internationalisation at Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) facilitated a Training of facilitators for "Active Citizens Programme" in collaboration with British Council, Pakistan. The main theme of Active Citi
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
UVAS honours Punjab L&DDD outgoing secretary

UVAS honours Punjab L&DDD outgoing secretary

The livestock sector can swing the wheel of national economy if the department as well as private sector formulates the dairy, poultry and meat policies. This was stated by former Secretary Hamid Yaqoob Sheikh at an Iftar-cum-dinner hosted by University o
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Protest demonstration against POL price hike

Protest demonstration against POL price hike

Mutahida Shehri Mahaz staged a demonstration at Chowk Nawan Shehr against the price hike of Petroleum Products, CNG and LPG describing it unjust and unfair. The demo was led by Tariq Naeem-ullah Khan. Paricipants burnt tyres to express anger. Speakers sai
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Imran's allegations against Sharif family rejected

Imran's allegations against Sharif family rejected

Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab Zaeem Hussain Qadri on Wednesday said that by levelling allegations of money laundering against PML-N leadership, Imran Khan has tried to please the Zardari 'gang'. He said that Imran Khan was only reading the ac
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (August 01, 2012) and the forecast for Thursday (August 02, 2012).

Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (August 01, 2012).

Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
23 injured in Lahore twin blasts

23 injured in Lahore twin blasts

As many as 23 people were injured when two bombs planted in Badami Bagh fruit market went off on Wednesday night. According to the security officials, explosive materials planted beneath a fruit table in the market that exploded in successions causing dam
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
July headline inflation recorded at 9.60 percent

July headline inflation recorded at 9.60 percent

The headline inflation soared to 9.60 percent in the month of July 2012 over the same period of last year on the back of increase in prices of fruits, vegetables and meat as well increase in health and education cost, according to Pakistan Bureau of Stati
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Performance of Tanzeem Al-Lisaan lauded

Performance of Tanzeem Al-Lisaan lauded

The Punjab government takes it as a challenge to bring the special children into main stream of the Pakistani society as an integral part of our social fabric. There is a dire need to put concerted efforts by both the private and public sectors to meet th
Published 02 Aug, 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 Wednesday (August 01, 2012).

Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (August 01, 2012).

Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (August 01, 2012).

Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Searle Pakistan Limited

Searle Pakistan Limited

Searle Pakistan Limited is one of the largest national pharmaceutical companies in Pakistan. It ranked eleventh in Pakistan with a market share of around 2.4 percent in the country according to Pakistan Pharmaceutical Index-IMS-of the fourth quarter of CY
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Searle Pakistan Limited

Searle Pakistan Limited

Searle Pakistan Limited is one of the largest national pharmaceutical companies in Pakistan. It ranked eleventh in Pakistan with a market share of around 2.4 percent in the country according to Pakistan Pharmaceutical Index-IMS-of the fourth quarter of CY
Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Wednesday (August 01, 2012).

Published 02 Aug, 2012 12:00am
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