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Print - 2012-10-16
Kamran Akmal to lead Pakistan in Super Sixes

Kamran Akmal to lead Pakistan in Super Sixes

Pakistan on Monday named wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal to lead the side's defence of the Hong Kong Super Sixes title later this month. Pakistan face arch-rivals India, Sri Lanka and the Netherlands in Pool B of the eight-team tournament, with Australi
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
PSQCA observes World Standards Day

PSQCA observes World Standards Day

Apart from the ground reality that markets are flooded with substandard goods amidst poor quality controlling system in the country, Pakistan Standard and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) has celebrated 43rd World Standard Day in collaboration with the F
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Broiler live chicken prices decline

Broiler live chicken prices decline

The retail price of broiler live chicken has been reduced by Rs 8 per kg and its meat by Rs 14 per kg, poultry farmers said on Monday. According to Sindh Poultry Wholesalers & Retailers Association, the prices of broilers chicken and its meat have been re
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
SECP organising roundtable on micro-insurance today

SECP organising roundtable on micro-insurance today

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is organising a Business Policy Roundtable on Micro-insurance to highlight the importance of micro-insurance for low-income people, farmers, and small businesses. The roundtable, to be held at a lo
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Keenjhar Lake: tourism department fails to do the needful

Keenjhar Lake: tourism department fails to do the needful

Sindh Tourism department has failed to make Keenjhar Lake pollution-free despite incurring millions of rupees expenditures, Business Recorder learnt on Monday. Officials of the department have made tall claims on many occasions regarding making the
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
LHC directs to resolve wardens' salary issue

LHC directs to resolve wardens' salary issue

The Lahore High Court here Monday disposing of a petition filed by traffic wardens Basharat Ali and others directed finance secretary Punjab to resolve dispute about withdrawal of additional benefit given in the salary of the petitioners.
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Advance pay, pension on October 22

Advance pay, pension on October 22

The Finance Department, Sindh has decided that the full pay, allowances and pension for the month of October, 2012, will be paid in advance on October 22 instead of November 1 to all the Muslim employees and pensioners of provincial government on account
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Kohat Cement's profit after tax increases

Kohat Cement's profit after tax increases

The after tax profit of Kohat Cement Company has increased to Rs 476.111 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2012 as compared to Rs 128.083 million earned in the corresponding period in 2011. The board of directors of the company in its meeting hel
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Kohat Cement's profit after tax increases

Kohat Cement's profit after tax increases

The after tax profit of Kohat Cement Company has increased to Rs 476.111 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2012 as compared to Rs 128.083 million earned in the corresponding period in 2011. The board of directors of the company in its meeting hel
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Free-float based index implementation welcomed

Free-float based index implementation welcomed

The much-awaited free-float based index methodology has finally been implemented on Monday, which was welcomed by the market participants, analysts said. The KSE-100 index calculation would now be done through the free-float market cap (ex sponsors holdin
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
PN achieves significant milestone

PN achieves significant milestone

In a bid to further strengthen/safeguard vital PN assets/installations, the defence of Karachi Port and Port Bin Qasim and to enhance the Ground Based Air Defence set up, a significant milestone has been achieved in the history of Pakistan Navy by commiss
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
61st death anniversary of Liaquat Ali Khan today

61st death anniversary of Liaquat Ali Khan today

The 61st death anniversary of Khan Liaquat Ali Khan will be observed on October 16. The members and office-bearers of the Quaid-i-Millat Liaquat Ali Khan Memorial Committee will visit the mazar of one of the main leaders of the Pakistan Movement, to lay f
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Growers urged to cultivate winter vegetables

Growers urged to cultivate winter vegetables

The Met Office has urged farmers to cultivate winter vegetables in time with a view to utilising the existing soil moisture fully. The office in its advisory said that growers of the rain-crop areas should remove the weeds to prepare their fields for the
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
KBP asks government to provide relief to growers on power tariff

KBP asks government to provide relief to growers on power tariff

Kisan Board Pakistan (KBP) has warned the government of a 'long march' towards Islamabad if urgent steps are not taken in the larger interests of the growers. 'It is 100 per cent possible that this time a movement against government will start from fields
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
19.2 million tons of wheat target for Rabi proposed

19.2 million tons of wheat target for Rabi proposed

Punjab Agriculture Department has proposed a target of 19.2 million tons of wheat for the Rabi 2012-13 for which an area of 16.80 million acre will be brought under wheat cultivation. To achieve the target an area of 1.183 million acre has been proposed t
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
PCGA dispels impression about its reconstitution

PCGA dispels impression about its reconstitution

Pakistan Cotton Ginners' Association (PCGA) Chairman Mahesh Kumar has dispelled this impression that the reconstituting of Pakistan Central Cotton Committee (PCCC) would lead the country to a bias and unauthentic data as private sector could be manipulate
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
RYK Industrial Estate Contract awarded for infrastructure development

RYK Industrial Estate Contract awarded for infrastructure development

Punjab Industrial Estate Management Development Company ((PIEMDC) has awarded worth Rs 1.3 billion contract for execution of infrastructure development of the Rahim Yar Khan Industrial Estate. According to PIEMDC Chairman S.M. Tanveer, under the contract,
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
'Breastfeeding assists in preventing Rotavirus diarrhoea'

'Breastfeeding assists in preventing Rotavirus diarrhoea'

Breastfeeding is the universal remedy for preventing Rotavirus that accounts for 125 million cases of diarrhoea globally per year among children of ages under five. Out of the this figure, 106 million cases are reported from the developing countries, incl
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Prisoners in Punjab to get telephone facility

Prisoners in Punjab to get telephone facility

The Punjab government on Monday announced that it will provide telephone facility to prisoners in 32 jails of the province. An official said that Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif had directed provision of telephone facility to prisoners, whic
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Hand Washing Day observed

Hand Washing Day observed

Like other parts of the globe, the fifth 'Global Hand Washing Day' was observed on Monday with a renewed pledge to continue efforts for creation of healthy society by promoting good habits like hand washing. To mark the day, the different NGOs and associa
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
HRCP asks government to take up food scarcity issue on priority

HRCP asks government to take up food scarcity issue on priority

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed concern over rising food scarcity in Pakistan and its impact on the people, especially those below the poverty line. In a statement issued, on the eve of World Food Day, on Tuesday. HRCP said: "
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
MCCI demands new infrastructure, sewerage system in city

MCCI demands new infrastructure, sewerage system in city

President of Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) Muhammad Khan Saddozai has said that government should develop new infra-structure, road network and sewerage system in Multan Industrial Estate (Phase-I), which is flooded with obnoxious effluents
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Experts call for evolving new viable 'ARE Policy'

Experts call for evolving new viable 'ARE Policy'

Experts on Alternative and Renewable Energy (ARE) have urged the government to evolve a new viable 'ARE Policy' in a bid to effectively deal with the persistent energy crisis, with especial emphasis on power generation through various ARE technologies suc
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
RECORDER REPORT

RECORDER REPORT

A three-day anti-polio campaign has been formally kicked off in Punjab on Monday. During this campaign, as many as 38,398 mobile teams will administer polio drops alongwith drops of Vitamin-A to 17.65 million children.
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Three-day International moot on 'Chemistry' organised

Three-day International moot on 'Chemistry' organised

A three-day International Conference on Chemistry organised by the National Centre of Excellence in Physical Chemistry University of Peshawar (UoP) in Collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Pakistan Science Foundation and Chemist
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
125,769 kids to be vaccinated in Kurram Agency

125,769 kids to be vaccinated in Kurram Agency

A three days national immunisation campaign started in Kurram Agency here wherein 125,769 kids under five years of age would be vaccinated. Field Surveillance Medical Officer (FSMO), Dr Hameed Ali told media here that the vaccination campaign has been kic
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Government urged to release funds for girls' educational institutions

Government urged to release funds for girls' educational institutions

Peoples' Students' Federation (PSF) Women Wing, Chitral chapter President Bibi Jan demanded of the government and party leadership to pay attention towards problems facing female students in Chitral, and forthwith release developmental funds for the uplif
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
SPDA demands practical steps for resolution of problems

SPDA demands practical steps for resolution of problems

Disabled persons have demanded of the government to take practical steps for resolution of their problems, called for provision of employment facility as per served quota for them at public sector institutions.
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Youm-e-dua observed across AJK

Youm-e-dua observed across AJK

Youm-e-Dua day was held for Malala Yousufzai across Azad Jammu and Kashmir here on Monday. The meetings and rallies were held by PPP workers, supporters and locals to express solidarity with Malala. Addressing the meeting, Central Media Advisor to AJK PM,
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
NCHD stages vigil walk for Malala

NCHD stages vigil walk for Malala

National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) in collaboration with other institutions stage a vigil walk for the early recovery of national peace award winner and child rights' activist Malala Yusufzai. The vigil walk was started from Railway Station
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa names Saidu Sharif Girls' College after Malala

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa names Saidu Sharif Girls' College after Malala

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ameer Haider Khan Hoti has announced naming Government Girls Degree College Saidu after Malala Yusufzai, the bravest daughter of the nation who undertaken efforts for education and peace. He was chairing a high level meet
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Smear campaign against Malala on social media

Smear campaign against Malala on social media

The elements upset over the unprecedented world-wide reaction against the brutal attack on a 14-year-old schoolgirl Malala Yousufzai have launched a smear campaign on social media to try to countermand the continuing public outrage against the tragic inci
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Demonstration staged in Multan

Demonstration staged in Multan

Justice and Peace Commission (MSLCP) Multan and girl-students of Good Shepherd School on Monday staged a demonstration against the growing incidents of terrorism and coward attack on a brave girl Malala Yousufzai in Swat. More than 100 children, schools t
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Prayers held at Gulmit School

Prayers held at Gulmit School

Malala Yusufzai, the 14-year old activist who was injured in a terrorist attack recently, has found hundreds of admirers in the disaster struck Gulmit village located in Gojal valley. The students and teachers of Federal Government Boys High School, Gulmi
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Supporters of terrorist bodies should be brought to justice: Safma

Supporters of terrorist bodies should be brought to justice: Safma

Politicians, civil society and religious leadership should develop a consensus and declared the war against terrorism as our war. This was according to the resolution passed by the participants of the seminar organised by South Asian Free Media Associatio
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
NYA for nominating Malala for Nobel Peace Prize

NYA for nominating Malala for Nobel Peace Prize

The National Youth Assembly (NYA) has appealed the government to nominate Malala Yousufzai for the 'Nobel Peace Prize'. "As an international symbol of freedom, peace and education, she deserves the most for this prestigious award," said NYA President Hana
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Conference held to highlight rights of rural women

Conference held to highlight rights of rural women

Prior to the upcoming elections 2012-13, the political parties and government institutions must ensure valid registration of rural women as voters, while the overall women representation in Parliament must be ensured at a minimum of 33 percent and at the
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Loadshedding continues - II

Loadshedding continues - II

Economists argue that it is imperative for the government to do the math in terms of not only assessing the political cost of loadshedding but also its economic cost in terms of lower output, high unemployment and high rate of inflation. The cost of diver
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Spotlight: Turkey, Egypt, Venezuela and Pakistan: Snapshot view!

Spotlight: Turkey, Egypt, Venezuela and Pakistan: Snapshot view!

Tayyip Erdogan PM of Turkey and Mohammed Morsi President-elect of Egypt are the two bright stars shining on the firmament of the Muslim world. Erdogan is a repeatedly elected ruler of long standing with a series of success stories behind him. Morsi was re
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Inflationomics

Inflationomics

Although much of the logic that supported the traditional economic axioms and theories (assuming rational human behaviour) appears to have become inapplicable courtesy the fallout from the current recession, economists are still reluctant to accept this c
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
The sad state of girls' education

The sad state of girls' education

A report released by an advocacy group, Plan International, in New York as the UN marked its first International Day of the Girl, laments that one in three girls in the world is denied education, which is a major violation of rights and a huge waste of yo
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Reduction in NSS profit rates

Reduction in NSS profit rates

Effective from October 12, 2012, the government has once again reduced the profit rates on National Savings Schemes (NSS) in response a recent 0.5 percentage points cut in the discount rate by the State Bank. According to the announcement made by the Cent
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Trade with European countries to begin from November 1: TDAP

Trade with European countries to begin from November 1: TDAP

Pakistan's trade with European countries under EU Autonomous Trade Preference Scheme will start from November 01, 2012 and an EU letter to this regard is expected by 28th of this month. This was stated by Head of WTO Cell of Trade Development Authority of
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
PARC to celebrate World Food Day today

PARC to celebrate World Food Day today

Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC), Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Government of Pakistan in collaboration with Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations is celebrating 34th 'World Food Day' here on Tuesday
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
'Trade ties with Saarc countries to be enhanced'

'Trade ties with Saarc countries to be enhanced'

Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Munir Qureshi, has said that trade relations with Saarc countries will be enhanced on priority basis and solid measures will also be taken to endorse the trade relations with neighbouring countries. He said that Ministry a
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa initiates reforms in health, education sectors

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa initiates reforms in health, education sectors

A reform process was initiated on the voice of a common man by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to do reforms in the sectors of Health and Education with the support of DFID. These sectors required desperate attention because of their devastated infra
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
PSM's BoD approves Charter of Demand

PSM's BoD approves Charter of Demand

The Board of Directors of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) on Monday approved CBA Charter of Demand and a proposal for enhancement of officers' salaries and other benefits, in its meeting held in Islamabad. The PSM spokesman sad that the mills' current manageme
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Police officers asked to enhance intelligence network

Police officers asked to enhance intelligence network

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mohammad Akbar Khan Hoti has directed Peshawar based high ranking police officers to further enhance their intelligence network and pre-empt and prevent the activities of miscreants well in it.
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Nursing school: LGH gets new principal

Nursing school: LGH gets new principal

Nursing Superintendent at Lady Willingdon Hospital Raees Ishtiaq has assumed the charge of Principal Nursing School Lahore General Hospital (LGH). After holding the charge, Raees Ishtiaq said that it was not less than an honour for her to become principal
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Hina in Baku to attend ECO

Hina in Baku to attend ECO

Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan to attend the 20th Economic Co-operation Organisation (ECO) Council Of Ministers meeting, says a press release issued here on Monday. The Council of Ministers will review the implementation of
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Media code of conduct: IHC seeks report from Chairman Pemra

Media code of conduct: IHC seeks report from Chairman Pemra

The Islamabad High Court on Monday sought report from Chairman, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), by October 19 on its actions that it taken so far against the people who were allegedly trying to defame the Judiciary.
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Energy, water conservation measures announced for Islamabad

Energy, water conservation measures announced for Islamabad

The Federal government on Monday announced energy and water conservation measures in the Federal Capital, according to which immediate ban has been imposed on use of decorative lights for all purposes. This decision was taken at a meeting presided over by
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan academician wins ISESCO prize

Pakistan academician wins ISESCO prize

The Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation ISESCO has decided to award "ISESCO Prize in Science and Technology 2012" to Pakistani academician, Professor Dr Tasawar Hayat. This award is being awarded in recognition of his outstanding con
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Delegation of 97th NMC participants visit CCPO

Delegation of 97th NMC participants visit CCPO

A delegation of 97th National Management Course participants visited CCPO, Lahore Office here on Monday. SSP D&I, Shariq Kamal and SSP Admn., Sarfraz Falki welcomed the delegation, led by Senior Directing Staff, National Management College, Muhammad Azhar
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
SBC terms PPP's public meeting as gathering of government employees

SBC terms PPP's public meeting as gathering of government employees

Sindh Bachayo Committee (SBC) has termed the PPP's Hyderabad's public meeting as gathering of government officers and employees, adding that Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Taulka Municipal Officers (TMOs) were given task to brought people to the gathering
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
EU likely to grant GSP scheme from January 2014 onwards

EU likely to grant GSP scheme from January 2014 onwards

The European Union (EU) remains indifferent to Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Pakistan but may grant Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) scheme from January 1, 2014 onwards as Pakistan has ratified 27 Conventions, with reservations. Analysts maintain
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Power shortfall comes down to 3,000 megawatts

Power shortfall comes down to 3,000 megawatts

Power shortfall came down to 3,000MW Monday with drop in demand but still the industrial sector was exposed to six hours a day loadshedding. According to the Energy Management Cell (EMC), demand for electricity remained 1,5813MW against generation of 1,29
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Eight including 5 ASWJ workers gunned down in Karachi

Eight including 5 ASWJ workers gunned down in Karachi

At least eight persons including five activists of Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamat (ASWJ) and a worker of Sunni Tehrik (ST) were killed in separate incidents in the city here on Monday. According to police and rescue sources, four workers of ASWJ were shot dead by
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Hoax bomb call creates panic

Hoax bomb call creates panic

A hoax bomb call resulted in an emergency drill for bomb disposal squad and rescue teams who rushed to DHA head office for search and rescue operation on Monday. According to a report, the officials received a hoax bomb call that an explosive device was p
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
PIA acting managing director visits IPDF

PIA acting managing director visits IPDF

Acting Managing Director Pakistan International Airline (PIA), Muhammad Junaid Yunus visited Infrastructure Project Development Facility (IPDF) on Monday to explore avenues of co-operation between the two entities. Junaid expressed his interest in the Pub
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
E-warnings issued to over 0.1 million non-filers

E-warnings issued to over 0.1 million non-filers

The Federal Board of Revenue has issued 'electronic-warnings' to over and above 100,000 non-filers of income tax returns to delete their names from the "Active Taxpayers List" and they will not be allowed to conduct regular business transactions with the
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Government fails to get DRA bill passed from National Assembly

Government fails to get DRA bill passed from National Assembly

The government on Monday failed in pushing through a much-awaited legislation from the National Assembly to put in place Drug Regulatory Authority (DRA), after opposition voiced concern over an amendment proposed to the draft law fearing it may pave the w
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Karachi Electric Supply Company

Karachi Electric Supply Company

The history of Karachi Electric Supply Corporation dates back to 1913. It generates and supplies electric power to the largest metropolis of the country, Karachi. The company is the oldest and was established even before independence. It was nationalised
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
Karachi Electric Supply Company

Karachi Electric Supply Company

The history of Karachi Electric Supply Corporation dates back to 1913. It generates and supplies electric power to the largest metropolis of the country, Karachi. The company is the oldest and was established even before independence. It was nationalised
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
India operation: UBL approaches RBI

India operation: UBL approaches RBI

Another Pakistani bank has approached Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to explore banking operation opportunities in the neighbouring country. Sources in banking sector said Monday that leading Pakistani bank - United Bank Limited - has formally moved toward I
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
India operation: UBL approaches RBI

India operation: UBL approaches RBI

Another Pakistani bank has approached Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to explore banking operation opportunities in the neighbouring country. Sources in banking sector said Monday that leading Pakistani bank - United Bank Limited - has formally moved toward I
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
India operation: UBL approaches RBI

India operation: UBL approaches RBI

Another Pakistani bank has approached Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to explore banking operation opportunities in the neighbouring country. Sources in banking sector said Monday that leading Pakistani bank - United Bank Limited - has formally moved toward I
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
CNG price: Secretary petroleum, Ogra chief summoned by Supreme Court

CNG price: Secretary petroleum, Ogra chief summoned by Supreme Court

Supreme Court on Monday summoned Secretary Petroleum and Chairman Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) over Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) price. Heading a three-member bench, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry resumed the hearing against the appoi
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
CNG price: Secretary petroleum, Ogra chief summoned by Supreme Court

CNG price: Secretary petroleum, Ogra chief summoned by Supreme Court

Supreme Court on Monday summoned Secretary Petroleum and Chairman Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) over Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) price. Heading a three-member bench, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry resumed the hearing against the appoi
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
CNG price: Secretary petroleum, Ogra chief summoned by Supreme Court

CNG price: Secretary petroleum, Ogra chief summoned by Supreme Court

Supreme Court on Monday summoned Secretary Petroleum and Chairman Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) over Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) price. Heading a three-member bench, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry resumed the hearing against the appoi
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
154 MPs fail to file assets' details, may lose office

154 MPs fail to file assets' details, may lose office

Two federal ministers are among 154 legislators of National Assembly, Senate and provincial assembles who may cease to function for their failure to submit the statements of assets and liabilities by October 15 deadline with the Election Commission of Pak
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
154 MPs fail to file assets' details, may lose office

154 MPs fail to file assets' details, may lose office

Two federal ministers are among 154 legislators of National Assembly, Senate and provincial assembles who may cease to function for their failure to submit the statements of assets and liabilities by October 15 deadline with the Election Commission of Pak
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
SBP warns public about fraudulent prize schemes

SBP warns public about fraudulent prize schemes

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has warned the general public not to be misled by fraudulent activities/ schemes launched by some unscrupulous elements informing them about winning heavy cash prizes in foreign currency. It has come to the notice of the S
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
SBP warns public about fraudulent prize schemes

SBP warns public about fraudulent prize schemes

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has warned the general public not to be misled by fraudulent activities/ schemes launched by some unscrupulous elements informing them about winning heavy cash prizes in foreign currency. It has come to the notice of the S
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
SBP warns public about fraudulent prize schemes

SBP warns public about fraudulent prize schemes

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has warned the general public not to be misled by fraudulent activities/ schemes launched by some unscrupulous elements informing them about winning heavy cash prizes in foreign currency. It has come to the notice of the S
Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (October 15, 2012) and the forecast for Tuesday (October 16, 2012).

Published 16 Oct, 2012 12:00am
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