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Print - 2012-11-07
Journalists strike at top Spain paper

Journalists strike at top Spain paper

Journalists at Spain's top daily newspaper El Pais launched a three-day strike on Tuesday in protest at lay-offs that will cut its staff by a third, workers' representatives said. Of the newspaper's 390 journalists, just 28 - most of them senior editors -
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Spain faces deficit blow-out, slower growth

Spain faces deficit blow-out, slower growth

Struggling Spain, reluctant to call for a debt bailout, faces slower growth and a much bigger public deficit than its government initially expected, according to new EU estimates seen by AFP Tuesday.
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Cuba and Russia sign new trade agreement

Cuba and Russia sign new trade agreement

Cuba and Russia have signed a new agreement aimed at increasing trade and technical co-operation between the old Cold War allies, the state-run media said Tuesday. The agreement has "the objective of strengthening, deepening and enlarging trade, investmen
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
General strike hits Greece ahead of austerity vote

General strike hits Greece ahead of austerity vote

Tens of thousands of Greeks poured into the streets on Tuesday as mass strikes paralysed Athens in the latest show of anger over a new austerity bill aimed at securing international aid needed to prevent the debt-crippled nation from defaulting.
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
More labour trouble at India's Maruti

More labour trouble at India's Maruti

More labour trouble loomed for India's top carmaker Maruti as workers said Tuesday they would back demands for the reinstatement of employees who were fired after a deadly riot in July. The worker's body representing employees at the Manesar plant, near N
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
British official industrial output slumps

British official industrial output slumps

Britain's industrial output tumbled by 1.7 percent in September from the August level, official data showed on Tuesday, sparking concern over the strength of the nation's economic recovery. Industrial production also sank by 2.6 percent in September on a
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Eurozone downturn gathers pace in October: Markit

Eurozone downturn gathers pace in October: Markit

Private sector business activity across the eurozone shrank at its fastest rate in three-and-a-half years in October, a key survey showed on Tuesday. The Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), a leading indicator compiled by the Markit research firm, produced a
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Nikkei average falls

Nikkei average falls

Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday, ending below the 9,000 mark as a stronger yen hit exporters such as carmakers while investors steered clear of big positions ahead of the US election result. The euro languished near a two-month low versus the
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Petchems lift Saudi bourse to seven-week high; most Gulf markets up

Petchems lift Saudi bourse to seven-week high; most Gulf markets up

Saudi Arabia's bourse made its largest one-day gain in 10 weeks on Tuesday, rallying to a seven-week high as petrochemicals stocks rose on bargain hunting and most other Gulf bourses also gained. Saudi Basic Industries Corp (SABIC), the world's largest ch
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Southeast Asian markets: Malaysia falls to five-week lows

Southeast Asian markets: Malaysia falls to five-week lows

Malaysian shares fell for the third straight session to touch their five-week lows on Tuesday, and most other Southeast Asian stock markets pulled into negative territory in sluggish market turnover ahead of the outcome of the US presidential election.
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Tuesday's midday trade: stocks jump as prospect of election winner rises

Tuesday's midday trade: stocks jump as prospect of election winner rises

US stocks climbed on Tuesday on speculation the US presidential election will produce a clear winner, removing a major source of uncertainty that has dogged investors. Investors awaited results of a close race that will set the country's course for the ne
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Wall Street rises

Wall Street rises

US stocks advanced modestly on Monday in light trading in one of the year's quietest sessions on the day before the US presidential election. Whatever the outcome of the race between incumbent President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney,
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Taiwan stocks soar

Taiwan stocks soar

Taiwan stocks rose 0.7 percent to a nearly two-week closing high on Tuesday, led by Apple Inc suppliers such as Largan Precision after the phone lenses maker posted record monthly sales in October. The main TAIEX index gained 51.32 points to 7,236.68, its
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Treasuries gain

Treasuries gain

US Treasuries prices gained on Monday as investors fretted about Tuesday's US presidential election and as strikes and protests in Greece over yet more austerity measures clouded the outlook for further bailout funds for the debt-laden country.
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Treasuries gain

Treasuries gain

US Treasuries prices gained on Monday as investors fretted about Tuesday's US presidential election and as strikes and protests in Greece over yet more austerity measures clouded the outlook for further bailout funds for the debt-laden country.
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
China shares post worst loss in more than a week

China shares post worst loss in more than a week

China shares had their worst day in a more than a week on Tuesday, with retail investors spooked by a mainland news report that suggested institutional investors who previously invested in exchange-traded funds had sold into strength last week.
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
European shares get earnings boost into US election

European shares get earnings boost into US election

European equities were lifted by a clutch of strong earnings reports on Tuesday, although volumes were subdued as many preferred to wait for the outcome of the neck-and-neck US presidential election.
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Australian shares up, banks lead

Australian shares up, banks lead

Australian shares ticked up 0.2 percent on Tuesday, while volumes were subdued with investors sidelined by a big local racing day and the US presidential election. The Reserve Bank of Australia left rates unchanged at 3.25 percent at its monthly policy me
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
South Korean shares rise

South Korean shares rise

South Korean shares rose on Tuesday to a near two-week high as investors looked beyond the imminent outcome of the US presidential election to bet on local blue chips. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose 1.1 percent to close at 1,928.17 poi
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Earnings lift UK shares before US presidential result

Earnings lift UK shares before US presidential result

Britain's blue chip stock index rose on Tuesday, buoyed by some encouraging earnings reports in light trade ahead of what is expected to be a close US presidential election result. The FTSE 100 was up 45.84 points, or 0.8 percent, at 5,884.90 by the close
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Death anniversary of former governor Sindh observed

Death anniversary of former governor Sindh observed

Death anniversary of former Governor Sindh and veteran politician Abdullah Haroon was observed here on Tuesday. References and seminars were held in various cities of Sindh province to pay tributes to services of Abdullah Haroon for country especially Sin
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Airports Security Force (Amendment) Bill discussed

Airports Security Force (Amendment) Bill discussed

Senate Standing Committee on Defence and Defence Production met on Tuesday to discuss the bill titled "Airports Security Force (Amendment) Bill 2012." Senator Colonel Syed Tahir Mashhadi (retd) presided over the meeting. Members of the Committee, Senator
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Terrorism biggest challenge to democracy: Saarc lawmakers

Terrorism biggest challenge to democracy: Saarc lawmakers

The Sixth Conference of the Association of Saarc Speakers and Parliamentarians has identified terrorism as the biggest challenge to democracy in South Asia and called for parliaments' pro-active role in addressing the issue.
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
'ECP making all arrangements to ensure free, fair election'

'ECP making all arrangements to ensure free, fair election'

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), under the dynamic leadership of former Justice Fakhruddin G Ebrahim, is making all necessary arrangements to ensure free, fair and transparent elections in the country.
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan for best relations with all neighbours: Bukhari

Pakistan for best relations with all neighbours: Bukhari

Chairman Senate Syed Nayyer Hussain Bhukhari said that Pakistan desired the best of relations with all its neighbours, including India. Pakistan wishes to have friendly, co-operative and good neighbourly relations with India. He expressed these views at a
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Indian Ocean: Pakistan well alive to emerging importance: General Wynne

Indian Ocean: Pakistan well alive to emerging importance: General Wynne

Pakistan believes in peaceful coexistence accentuated through co-operation and positive engagement, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Khalid Shameem Wynne said on Tuesday while emphasising upon the security concerns of Pakistan and
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Senate body for keeping check on election campaign expenditure

Senate body for keeping check on election campaign expenditure

The Senate's Special Committee on Election on Tuesday said that the expenditure during the election campaign should be checked strictly to ensure free and fair elections. The meeting was held on Tuesday at Parliament House, under the chairmanship of leade
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
President likely to sign drug authority law on November 12

President likely to sign drug authority law on November 12

The president is likely to sign the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan Bill of 2012, converting the Drug Regulatory Agency into Drug Regulatory Authority on November 12. The Bill has been passed by the National Assembly and the Senate and now it had to
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Talks under way on LG ordinance

Talks under way on LG ordinance

Provincial Minister for Local Government Agha Siraj Durani has said that talks were under way with all groups regarding Sindh Peoples Local Government Ordinance (SPLGO). Talking to newsmen at SALU after attending the International Urdu moot on Tuesday, he
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Two CNG station sealed

Two CNG station sealed

Two CNG stations were sealed for not selling gas on government prescribed rates here on Tuesday. Taking notice of the miseries of the people caused by the closure of the CNG station, the Chief Minister Balochistan seeking immediate report directed action
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Debate contest begins

Debate contest begins

Inter Departmental English Debate Contest-2012 in connection of 15th all Pakistan Inter University Debating Contest for the award of Allama Iqbal Shield held on Tuesday at Shaikh Ayaz Auditorium, Arts faculty building, University of Sindh Jamshoro in whic
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Labour shortage issue to be resolved: Jamali

Labour shortage issue to be resolved: Jamali

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Mir Changze Khan Jamali said that all out efforts would be made for resolving the problems confronted by the surgical industry on top priority basis. The Minister said the surgical industry is the only industry
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Senate panel irked by CEO's absence

Senate panel irked by CEO's absence

The Senate's Standing Committee on Water and Power on Tuesday postponed its decision to issue arrest warrants of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC), Tabish Gohar, to forcibly bring him to the committee meeting till N
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
JUI-F to hold rally on November 15

JUI-F to hold rally on November 15

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on Tuesday announced to hold a "Tahafuz-e-Namoos-e-Risalat (PBUH)" rally next week to condemn the making of profane movie mocking Islam. The announcement made during a press conference at Peshawar Press Club by JUI provin
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan, India urged to ease all trade-related issues

Pakistan, India urged to ease all trade-related issues

Deputy Chief Minister of Indian Punjab Sukhbir Singh Badal has urged both the governments of Pakistan and India to ease out all issues coming in the way of two-way trade as it is the only way to break barriers.
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Addl IHC judge quits

Addl IHC judge quits

Additional Judge Islamabad High Court (IHC) Azeem Khan Afridi expressing dismay over the Judicial Commission decision stepped down from his position on Tuesday. According to details, Judicial Commission during its meeting had recommended not to appoint Az
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Yuan ends lower

Yuan ends lower

The yuan closed two points weaker on Tuesday thanks to a last minute bout of dollar buying, but otherwise hugged the strong side of its trading band over the course of the day. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) set its midpoint at 6.3078 per dollar on Tue
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Euro dangles near two-month low in Asia

Euro dangles near two-month low in Asia

The euro languished near a two-month low versus the dollar on Tuesday, with its outlook clouded by uncertainty over a Greek parliamentary vote on austerity steps needed for Athens to secure international aid. Traders said the market was also in a wait-and
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Euro drops against dollar, soft against Aussie

Euro drops against dollar, soft against Aussie

The euro hit a two-month low against the dollar on Tuesday, with the outlook clouded by uncertainty over a parliamentary vote in Greece and the risk of a deep economic slowdown in the euro zone. Investors also headed for the safe-havens of the dollar and
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Early trade in New York: dollar slips versus majors

Early trade in New York: dollar slips versus majors

The US dollar edged lower against major currencies on Tuesday as investors booked profits on recent gains, with trading subdued ahead of the results of the US presidential election. The euro hit a two-month low against the dollar before recovering to trad
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Euro falls below 200-day moving average

Euro falls below 200-day moving average

The euro fell to a near two-month low against the US dollar on Monday on uncertainty over a Greek vote on reforms needed to secure international aid and as investors awaited the US elections on Tuesday. The technical outlook for the euro was also bleak af
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Aussie dollar rallies

Aussie dollar rallies

The Australian dollar rallied to five-week highs on the US dollar and two-month peaks against the euro on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) held rates steady, though it still left the door open for more stimulus if needed.
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
RBA supports Asia forex

RBA supports Asia forex

Most emerging Asian currencies edged higher on Tuesday after Australia's central bank held rates to align with an improving global economy, but trading was subdued as investors remained extremely cautious before US elections.
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Sterling dips versus euro

Sterling dips versus euro

Sterling edged off an earlier one-month high versus the euro on Tuesday after weak UK industrial output data, though trade was quiet before a close-run US presidential election. UK industrial output fell by 1.7 percent in September, the biggest drop since
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Briton killed by Bo Xilai's wife was informant

Briton killed by Bo Xilai's wife was informant

A British businessman murdered by the wife of top Chinese politician Bo Xilai had informed on the couple for over a year to his country's spy agency, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. Neil Heywood shared details derived from his unusually close ac
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
EU court blasts Hungary over forced retirement of judges

EU court blasts Hungary over forced retirement of judges

Europe's Court of Justice on Tuesday slammed a controversial Hungarian law forcing judges to retire at 62 instead of 70, a move seen by the opposition as tightening the government's grip on the judiciary.
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Turkey tries Israeli top brass over Gaza ship raid

Turkey tries Israeli top brass over Gaza ship raid

Four Israeli ex-military chiefs went on trial in absentia in an Istanbul court on Tuesday over a deadly 2010 raid on a Gaza-bound Turkish ship in what Israel denounced as a "show trial" by its former ally. Hundreds of protesters from across the country ga
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Sri Lanka parliament publishes charges against top judge

Sri Lanka parliament publishes charges against top judge

Sri Lanka's ruling party has accused Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake of 14 counts of financial corruption and misconduct in an impeachment motion which was published on Tuesday. "She has plunged the entire Supreme Court and specially the office of the
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Canada, India clinch nuclear trade deal

Canada, India clinch nuclear trade deal

Canada and India on Tuesday clinched a deal opening the door to Canadian exports of uranium and other nuclear supplies to the energy-hungry South Asian nation for the first time in nearly four decades. The agreement during an official visit by Canadian Pr
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
25 killed as car bomb targets Iraq army recruits

25 killed as car bomb targets Iraq army recruits

A car bomb at the entrance to an Iraqi army base while new recruits were massed at the gate killed at least 25 people on Tuesday, in the country's deadliest single attack in more than three months.
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Putin fires defence minister in corruption scandal

Putin fires defence minister in corruption scandal

Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday fired his defence minister over a corruption scandal, the most dramatic change to the government since he returned for a third Kremlin term amid rising discontent. Putin replaced defence minister Anatoly Serdyukov
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
British MP ditches parliament for Australian reality show

British MP ditches parliament for Australian reality show

A British lawmaker skipped parliament on Tuesday to take part in a reality television show in the Australian jungle, where contestants regularly eat tarantulas and kangaroo testicles. Nadine Dorries, a member of Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservative
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Israel to build 1,213 new settlement homes: NGO

Israel to build 1,213 new settlement homes: NGO

Israel on Tuesday published tenders for 1,213 new homes in settlement neighbourhoods of east Jerusalem, drawing fire from Palestinians who said it made them more determined to seek greater UN status. Israeli watchdog group Peace Now, citing documents publ
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Cameron in Saudi Arabia as Britain secures defence deal

Cameron in Saudi Arabia as Britain secures defence deal

British Prime Minister David Cameron arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, after a two-day visit to the UAE where he secured a defence partnership with the Gulf state. Cameron arrived in the port-city of Jeddah where he is expected to hold talks with King A
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Britain backs Assad 'safe exit' as Syria violence rages

Britain backs Assad 'safe exit' as Syria violence rages

Bombings, clashes and air strikes shook Syria on Tuesday as British Prime Minister David Cameron said he would back giving safe passage to President Bashar al-Assad if it meant ending the bloodshed. In the latest in a wave of bomb attacks, at least 10 civ
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
SKMH&RC to hold 11 cancer symposiums

SKMH&RC to hold 11 cancer symposiums

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre is organising its 11th International Cancer Symposium from November 9 to 11, 2012 in the provincial metropolis. According to the hospital's spokesman, the opening ceremony of this symposium will
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
MQM seeks to make Pakistan a liberal, secular country

MQM seeks to make Pakistan a liberal, secular country

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) want to make Pakistan a liberal, progressive, secular, developed and educated country in accordance with ideals of the Quaid-e-Azam, MQM Lahore Zone leaders said here on Tuesday.
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Democracy chosen path of Saarc nations: Dr Fehmida

Democracy chosen path of Saarc nations: Dr Fehmida

Speaker National Assembly Dr Fahmida Mirza on Tuesday said that democracy was the chosen path of the SAARC nations and concerted efforts are being made to strengthen it. Speaking the concluding session of 6th Conference of the Association of Saarc Speaker
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Acid attack parents speak of remorse

Acid attack parents speak of remorse

A couple who killed their teenage daughter by dousing her in acid spoke Tuesday of their sadness and regret at the attack which they said they carried out to protect family "honour". The parents poured acid over 15-year-old Anusha at their home last Monda
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Wajid appointed Principal Officer Finance

Wajid appointed Principal Officer Finance

Federal Government has made Abdul Wajid Rana as Principal Officer Finance Division after his retirement as Finance Secretary in Grade-22. Abdul Wajid Rana completed his service and retired on November 5, 2012. The Establishment Division issued a notificat
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
LHC asks Pemra to ensure implementation of order

LHC asks Pemra to ensure implementation of order

The Lahore High Court here on Tuesday extended the stay against the broadcast of television programmes/talk shows intended to scandalise judges/judiciary and directed Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) to ensure the implementation of t
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Kisan Movement to join KBP protest camp

Kisan Movement to join KBP protest camp

National Kisan Movement (NKM) has announced to join the protest camp announced by the Kisan Board Pakistan (KBP) at Islamabad to press the government for solving the problems being faced by the farmers' community.
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Imran leaves for India to attend WEF meeting

Imran leaves for India to attend WEF meeting

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has left on Tuesday for Gurgaon, India, to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting. According to a PTI spokesperson, this meeting is a continuation of the apex meeting of WEF held every year in Davo
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Mother seeks justice over brutal murder of her son

Mother seeks justice over brutal murder of her son

A mother hailing from district Swabi sought the justice from police high-ups and the Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court (PHC) to arrest the killer of her son, who was mercilessly killed over a petty dispute.
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Man kills wife, paramour

Man kills wife, paramour

One Waris Masih (35) shot dead Pervaiz Masih and his wife Tanvir Fatima in Chak No.586/TDA Chowk Sarwar Shaheed in Muzaffargarh district. Police said that Fraseen, wife of Waris Masih had developed sexual ties with Pervaiz Masih in Chak No.586/TDA.both ra
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Farmers rally against low price of their produce

Farmers rally against low price of their produce

About 1000 farmers on Tuesday organised a big rally against the low prices of their produce and the high power tariff for the agricultural sector under the auspices of the Pakistan Farmers Alliance. The rally began from Chungi No.9 to PCGA house where Sec
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Farmers assured of conveying grievances during negotiations

Farmers assured of conveying grievances during negotiations

Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA)'s former Chairman Amanullah Qureshi and others took initiative and arranged negotiations between the farmers representatives and Federal Secretary Textile Shahid Rasheed and Cotton Commissioner Dr Khalid Abdullah
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
BHC orders early recovery of Dr Saeed Khan

BHC orders early recovery of Dr Saeed Khan

A division bench of Balochistan High Court (BHC) on Tuesday ordered police authorities to ensure early recovery of Dr Saeed Ahmed Khan, an eye specialist who was abducted from the provincial capital by unidentified men in October last.
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Constitution bars CJP, COAS to give political statements: Aitzaz

Constitution bars CJP, COAS to give political statements: Aitzaz

The Constitution does not allow the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) to give political statements, former president of the Supreme Court Bar Association and PPP Senator Aitzaz Ahsan said on Tuesday. He, however, said t
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (November 06, 2012) and the forecast for Wednesday (November 07, 2012).

Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan, US to sign investment treaty: CG

Pakistan, US to sign investment treaty: CG

The US Consul General in Karachi Michael Dodman on Tuesday said that Pakistan and the United States would sign an investment treaty to increase investments in each other country. He was speaking at a gong ringing ceremony held at main trading hall during
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (November 06, 2012).

Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Mian brothers visit Nisar, enquire after his health

Mian brothers visit Nisar, enquire after his health

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister on Tuesday met Leader of the Opposition Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan and enquired about his health. Mian brothers visited Chaudhry Nisar at his residence as he is suffering from
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (November 06, 2012).

Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
COAS statement: Senators come up with differing views

COAS statement: Senators come up with differing views

The Senators came up with divergent views on Tuesday over the statement of Chief of Army Staff (COAS), some saying Army is the custodian of the country's frontiers while the others were adamant that every institution must remain within its constitutional
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Nishan-i-Imtiaz conferred on UAE Chief of Staff

Nishan-i-Imtiaz conferred on UAE Chief of Staff

The Acting President on the advice of the Prime Minister has approved conferment of Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) on Lieutenant General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al-Rumaithi, Chief of Staff United Arab Emirates in recognition of his services for further strengthe
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (November 06, 2012).

Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Campaign to be launched for MVT recovery

Campaign to be launched for MVT recovery

Excise and Taxation Department, Sindh, will launch a special campaign for recovery of Motor Vehicle Tax from November 12 to 15 in the province. This was decided at a meeting chaired by Director General Excise and Taxation (E&T) Sohab Ahmed Siddiqi, a stat
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (November 06, 2012).

Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
1.6 million looted from a private bank

1.6 million looted from a private bank

A gang of robbers on Tuesday looted Rs 1.6 million from a private bank branch located near Bab-e-Khyber, Metroville site in the precincts of SITE-A police station. SHO Rao Rafiq said that at around 10:05 AM, some three armed robbers barged into the bank a
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
'Suddle commission': Supreme Court reserves judgement

'Suddle commission': Supreme Court reserves judgement

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its judgment in a review petition filed against the formation of a one member commission of Dr Shoaib Suddle. The commission was set up to probe alleged business deal of Rs 342 million between Chief Justice's son Dr A
Published 07 Nov, 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 (November 06, 2012).

Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Google says open to mediation in France media revenue row

Google says open to mediation in France media revenue row

Google said Tuesday it was open to the idea of appointing a mediator to help end its bitter row with French news media sites that want to make the US Internet giant pay to display links to their content. The battle has reached the highest levels of state
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (November 06, 2012).

Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Google says open to mediation in France media revenue row

Google says open to mediation in France media revenue row

Google said Tuesday it was open to the idea of appointing a mediator to help end its bitter row with French news media sites that want to make the US Internet giant pay to display links to their content. The battle has reached the highest levels of state
Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (November 06, 2012).

Published 07 Nov, 2012 12:00am
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