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Print - 2012-12-05
SBP extends Credit Guarantee Scheme

SBP extends Credit Guarantee Scheme

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has extended the scope of the Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) by including Microfinance Banks (MFBs) as eligible Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs) in order to enable micro enterprises to benefit from this Scheme. N
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
SBP, Bank of Korea sign MoU

SBP, Bank of Korea sign MoU

The Governor, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Yaseen Anwar and the Governor, Bank of Korea (BoK), Choong Soo Kim signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation and technical assistance between the two central banks in Seoul, on Tuesday. Signing o
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Naat, Qirat, Urdu Speech: GCU's students bag all positions

Naat, Qirat, Urdu Speech: GCU's students bag all positions

The Government College University (GCU) Faisalabad has bagged first, second and third positions in Naat, Qirat and Urdu Speech competitions respectively under the All Pakistan Inter College Competition. The contests were arranged by the Government Post Gr
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Economy facing loss of $9 billion annually due to energy crisis: PTI

Economy facing loss of $9 billion annually due to energy crisis: PTI

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Syed Anwar Hasnat has said that Pakistani economy is suffering from a loss of $9 billion annually due to load shedding. While talking to news persons on Tuesday, Hasnat, former Vice President of Pakistan Engineering C
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
PU meeting expresses reservations on amendments to law

PU meeting expresses reservations on amendments to law

A combined and emergency meeting of Punjab University Academic Staff Association (PUASA), elected members of Syndicate and Senate was held at Punjab University Executive Club which expressed serious reservations on recent amendments to act of public secto
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
PITB launches Data Centre & Cloud Computing Services

PITB launches Data Centre & Cloud Computing Services

The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has launched its Data Centre and Cloud Computing Services in a ceremony held here at the Arfa Software Technology Park. This marks the establishment of the Government's first Public cloud by the PITB. The PIT
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
LPG producers raise prices

LPG producers raise prices

After months of keeping their prices below Saudi Aramco Contract Price, state owned OGDCL and Pak Arab Refinery raised their prices to match the CP for December announced at USD974 per ton. Parco increased its base stock price from Rs 93,500 to Rs 93,700
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
LCWU's to organise seminar tomorrow

LCWU's to organise seminar tomorrow

The Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) of Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) will organise a seminar on Thursday (6th December) on "Quality Enhancement and Management in the Higher Education Sector: Managing University Expansion and Growth". The Pro-V
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
APTMA protests reduced gas supply

APTMA protests reduced gas supply

Chairman All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Shahzad Ali Khan has strongly protested against five days a week gas curtailment to textile industry by the SNGPL, as the industry would not be able to perform when it is already passing through six
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Right of vote for expatriates: LHC moved

Right of vote for expatriates: LHC moved

A bar member has approached the Lahore High Court seeking "right to vote" for Pakistani expatriates. Petitioner, Shahid Pervez Jami, stated that Representation of People Act 1976 allowed the expatriates to cast votes in elections but the Election Commissi
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Government urged to declare PIA as essential services

Government urged to declare PIA as essential services

Former Chairman of Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) Abdul Basit on Tuesday urged the government to declare Pakistan International Airline (PIA) as Essential Services and put a complete ban on all sort of unions in the National Flag Carrier.
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
WWF-P for destroying of seized illegal leather-made jackets

WWF-P for destroying of seized illegal leather-made jackets

World Wide Fund for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-P) on Tuesday demanded for public destruction of seized illegal leather jackets with fur trimmings, which were confiscated by Pakistan Custom officials earlier in September this year. The WWF-P officials have laude
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Government urged to announce cotton policy

Government urged to announce cotton policy

Kisan Board Pakistan (KBP) Central President Sardar Zafar Hussein Khan has urged the federal government to immediately announce a cotton policy as growers are being exploited in absence of such a policy. In a statement issued here on Tuesday, he said that
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
All members will be required to follow rules: Imran

All members will be required to follow rules: Imran

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman, Imran Khan has reiterated that they will award tickets to those persons only who are elected by party members on merit with substantial input from the district party organisations. He was addressing the party meeti
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Need for creation of healthy society stressed

Need for creation of healthy society stressed

Health professionals have underscored the need for creation of healthy society by raising awareness among public about healthy living. They were speaking at 'White Coat' ceremony held here at Akhtar Saeed Medical and Dental College (AM&DC) on Tuesday. Spe
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Karachi unrest: DPC to hold APC on December 30

Karachi unrest: DPC to hold APC on December 30

The Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC) has termed the Karachi situation alarming and decided to convene an All Parties Conference in the mega city on December 30 in order to find out ways and means to restore peace in Karachi.
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Riaz elected chairman of Touch Ball Federation

Riaz elected chairman of Touch Ball Federation

Riaz Fatyana MNA and Rai Altaf Hussain have been elected President of the Touch Ball Federation. They were elected in the 8th General Council Meeting of the federation. Brigadier Farooq and Zahoor Ahmed have also been elected as vice-president and secreta
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Green tractor Scheme: Subsidised tractors being provided

Green tractor Scheme: Subsidised tractors being provided

Punjab government is providing tractors to young growers across the province on subsidy under 'green tractor scheme' to increase mechanised farming for maximum yield and attaining self-sufficiency in food. This was stated by the PML-N MNA Mian Marghub Ahm
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
'Governor cannot hoodwink people of South Punjab'

'Governor cannot hoodwink people of South Punjab'

Provincial Minister for Law Rana Sanaullah has said that Governor Punjab cannot hoodwink the people by talking about South Punjab and those who have raised the slogan of South Punjab have given the people of the region nothing but deprivation. Commenting
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Sugar export SBP asks banks to process cases

Sugar export SBP asks banks to process cases

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has advised all banks (Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange) to process the cases of sugar export. According to SBP's Exchange Policy Department (EPD) Circular Letter No 09 /EPP.1 (51)-Sugar - 2012, issued on Tuesday, ex
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Domestic tea demand up 67 percent in November

Domestic tea demand up 67 percent in November

Domestic demand for black tea increased with the advent of cold weather, the commodity's import posted nearly 67 percent hike in November this year against imports recorded in the corresponding month last year. Tea imports surged by $40.49 million in Nove
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Unilever Pakistan accepts de-listing proposal

Unilever Pakistan accepts de-listing proposal

The Board of Director of Unilever Pakistan Limited has announced to accept the proposal of de-listing of shares of the Company from the Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad Stock Exchanges. It is intended that the offer made by Unilever Overseas Holdings Limited
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
FBR launches 'Ad Alerts'

FBR launches 'Ad Alerts'

Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation Federal Board of Revenue has launched a new intelligence product called "Advertisement Alerts" for collection of information about transactions taking place in the economy from leading print/electronic
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
IPPs' outstanding dues swell to Rs 56 billion

IPPs' outstanding dues swell to Rs 56 billion

The eight Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in the country are producing power despite extreme difficulties to avert power crisis as their outstanding payments for electricity supply has climbed to Rs 56 billion by December 03, 2012. According to details
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
USAID funds government officials' participation in 15th IACC

USAID funds government officials' participation in 15th IACC

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) funded three senior Government of Pakistan officials to participate in the 15th International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC), focusing on mobilising and connecting agents of change to ensure that dema
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Passport official links clearance of backlog with release of fund

Passport official links clearance of backlog with release of fund

Director General (DG) I&P Wajid Bokhari said on Tuesday that on the recommendation of the Senate's Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Control, the Ministry of Finance had agreed to release funds to I&P in a few days, which would enable the direc
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Three political activists among nine killed in Karachi

Three political activists among nine killed in Karachi

There was no letup in the ongoing spree of targeted killings as eight more persons including three political activists fell victim in separate incidents of violence in various parts of the metropolis here on Tuesday. According to police and rescue sources
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Border violations: Malik warns Afghan security forces of stern action

Border violations: Malik warns Afghan security forces of stern action

Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Tuesday said that Pakistan will take stern action against Afghan security forces, if they again committed border violations. Rehman Malik said that if Afghan government again committed border violation, Pakistan would tak
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
UASC begins GEM1 service in Pakistan

UASC begins GEM1 service in Pakistan

The United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) on Tuesday began its GEM1 service in Pakistan which would enable the country to reach the Arabian Gulf directly, the Red Sea and Turkey. The service was inaugurated with the first vessel - UASC AJMAN calling at the
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
World Bank team visits PRA

World Bank team visits PRA

A delegation of World Bank, visited the Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) on Tuesday, appreciated the working and assured to extend any sort of technical assistance for improvement in the working and tax collection system. Sources in the Authority said that
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
RDI imparting technical and vocational training to 300 jobless youth

RDI imparting technical and vocational training to 300 jobless youth

Three hundred low educated jobless youth are being imparted technical and vocational training in the fields of Auto Cad, Electrician, and Civil Surveyor at Resource Development Institute (RDI) at Rawat, a subsidiary of the National Foundation for Resource
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Oil and gas sector: advisor assures E&P companies full cooperation

Oil and gas sector: advisor assures E&P companies full cooperation

The government of Pakistan has assured the exploration and production companies working in the oil and gas sector of full cooperation. Prime Minister's Advisor on Petroleum and Natural Resources, Dr Asim Hussain while addressing the inaugural session of t
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Iran agrees to provide $500 million for building gas pipeline: Dr Asim

Iran agrees to provide $500 million for building gas pipeline: Dr Asim

Iran has agreed, on Pakistan's request, to provide $500 million for construction of Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline. This was stated by Prime Minister's Advisor on Petroleum Dr Asim Hussain here on Tuesday while talking to reporters after inaugurating Ann
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
USAID hands over power quality monitoring devices to Discos

USAID hands over power quality monitoring devices to Discos

The US Agency for International Development (USAID)'s Power Distribution Programme on Tuesday handed over Power Quality Monitoring (PQM) devices including power analyzers and GPS receivers to all nine power distribution companies (Discos) of Pakistan.
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Installation of sign boards banned

Installation of sign boards banned

KMC Adminis-trator Muhammad Hussain Syed has announced the imposition of a ban on the installation of all types of sign boards, bill boards and hoardings in the city whereas the relocation of such boards will also be prohibited. He said this while chairin
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Top real estate firm a persistent non-filer!

Top real estate firm a persistent non-filer!

The level of non-compliance within real estate sector is evident from the fact that a top company engaged in marketing of a mega real estate project in Islamabad is a persistent non-filer of income tax return. Sources told Business Recorder here on
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Kaira to attend SCO meeting in Bishkek

Kaira to attend SCO meeting in Bishkek

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Qamar Zaman Kaira arrived in Bishkek to represent Pakistan in the 11th SCO Heads of Governments Council Meeting. According to a press release received here on Tuesday, a senior Minister of Kyrgyz Republic
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Bank Alfalah donates Rs 33 million towards IBA Endowment Fund

Bank Alfalah donates Rs 33 million towards IBA Endowment Fund

Bank Alfalah has announced that it will support the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) by donating Rs 33 million to it to augment its Endowment Fund. For Bank Alfalah strengthening meaningful community causes and serving its role as a socially res
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Bank Alfalah donates Rs 33 million towards IBA Endowment Fund

Bank Alfalah donates Rs 33 million towards IBA Endowment Fund

Bank Alfalah has announced that it will support the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) by donating Rs 33 million to it to augment its Endowment Fund. For Bank Alfalah strengthening meaningful community causes and serving its role as a socially res
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Taliban collect funds from Karachi: Musharraf

Taliban collect funds from Karachi: Musharraf

Former President Pervez Musharraf has said that Taliban were present in Karachi and collecting funds from the metropolis. Talking to a private TV channel on Monday, Musharraf said that now sectarian issue has also surfaced in Karachi. On the issue of Kala
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Government urged to move ICA to foil Indian designs

Government urged to move ICA to foil Indian designs

The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Tuesday urged the government to move International Court of Arbitration immediately to stop India from constructing hydro-power projects in violation of the 1960 Indus Basin Treaty between the two countries which will t
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
TEVTA employees asked to call off strike

TEVTA employees asked to call off strike

Spokesman of Punjab government said that while accepting the genuine demands of TEVTA employees, 32% increase was made in the salaries of TEVTA employees by the provincial government on May 01, 2012, but now some politically motivated elements gathered in
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
MQM team inquires after health of Swedish worker

MQM team inquires after health of Swedish worker

A delegation of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) visited Jinnah Hospital on Tuesday to inquire about the health of the Swedish Christian charity worker Bargetta Emmi who was injured in an attack by gunmen on Monday evening. The delegation presented a flower
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Punjab government praised for development of health sector

Punjab government praised for development of health sector

A 10-member delegation of House of Commons of UK led by Sir Malcolm Bruce called on Secretary Health Punjab Arif Nadeem at Civil Secretariat on Tuesday. Secretary Health gave briefing to the delegation regarding important measures taken in Punjab for deve
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Coke Oven Battery 1: PSM Board to discuss commissioning issues today

Coke Oven Battery 1: PSM Board to discuss commissioning issues today

The Board of Directors of Pakistan Steel Mills is scheduled to meet on Wednesday (December 5) to discuss issues related to commissioning of Coke Oven Battery 1 along with its allied benefits, financial arrangements, its impact on overall financial positio
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
PML-F, JUI-F to contest elections jointly

PML-F, JUI-F to contest elections jointly

Pir Syed Sibghatullah Shah Rashdi (Pir Pagaro) and Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman on Tuesday announced that their parties will contest general elections jointly. Seat adjustment would be made on many seats. They announced this while talking to media at Raja House
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Delimitation should be carried out in entire Sindh: Khuhro

Delimitation should be carried out in entire Sindh: Khuhro

Speaker Sindh Assembly Nisar Ahmed Khuhro Tuesday said that the delimitation of constituencies should be carried out in entire Sindh not just in Karachi. Talking to media after a meeting held here in the assembly's Committee Room regarding health, Nisar K
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
References filed by NAB: trial court proceedings stayed by SC

References filed by NAB: trial court proceedings stayed by SC

Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the proceedings of a trial court on the references filed by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) against former Secretary and Joint Secretary Establishment Division over appointment of NRO beneficiaries Adnan Khawaja as OGD
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (December 04, 2012) and the forecast for Wednesday (December 05, 2012).

Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Constitution allows ECP to carry out delimitation: Ishtiaq

Constitution allows ECP to carry out delimitation: Ishtiaq

Secretary Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Ishtiaq Ahmad has said the Constitution allows the Commission to carry out delimitation, keeping in view the genuine complaints faced by the people of the area. Sources said that delimitation of constituenci
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (December 04, 2012).

Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (December 04, 2012).

Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
National Assembly likely to be dissolved in January

National Assembly likely to be dissolved in January

The National Assembly is likely to be dissolved in January 2013 and a caretaker set-up would be installed to supervise the forthcoming elections by mid April that the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leadership considers the most propitious time, it is learn
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Minimum indicative price fixation: PTB completes COP survey

Minimum indicative price fixation: PTB completes COP survey

Pakistan Tobacco Board (PTB) has recently concluded Cost of Production (COP) survey relating to tobacco crop for year 2013. This COP survey is crucial for calculation and announcement of Minimum Indicative Price (MIP) for tobacco. Industry sources told <i
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (December 04, 2012).

Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Shezan International Limited

Shezan International Limited

Incorporated in Pakistan in 1964, Shezan was initially a joint venture between Shahnawaz Group and the Alliance Development Corporation of USA. Mainly engaged in the manufacturing, and selling of juices, pickles, jams and ketchups, the company has been co
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (December 04, 2012).

Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Shezan International Limited

Shezan International Limited

Incorporated in Pakistan in 1964, Shezan was initially a joint venture between Shahnawaz Group and the Alliance Development Corporation of USA. Mainly engaged in the manufacturing, and selling of juices, pickles, jams and ketchups, the company has been co
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Notice issued to Karkey

Notice issued to Karkey

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Tuesday issued a notice to a private company, Turkey-Karkey Karadeniz Electrik Uretim, asking it to make payment of $128 million for failing to generate power through its power-generating ship Karkey.
Published 05 Dec, 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 (December 04, 2012).

Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Notice issued to Karkey

Notice issued to Karkey

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Tuesday issued a notice to a private company, Turkey-Karkey Karadeniz Electrik Uretim, asking it to make payment of $128 million for failing to generate power through its power-generating ship Karkey.
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Notice issued to Karkey

Notice issued to Karkey

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Tuesday issued a notice to a private company, Turkey-Karkey Karadeniz Electrik Uretim, asking it to make payment of $128 million for failing to generate power through its power-generating ship Karkey.
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (December 04, 2012).

Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Hydel power generation: provinces refuse to release water from dams

Hydel power generation: provinces refuse to release water from dams

The four provinces have refused to allow the Federal government to release water from Tarbela and Mangla dams for hydel power generation during the yearly month-long canal closures across the country beginning from December 26, for essential de-silting pu
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (December 04, 2012).

Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Hydel power generation: provinces refuse to release water from dams

Hydel power generation: provinces refuse to release water from dams

The four provinces have refused to allow the Federal government to release water from Tarbela and Mangla dams for hydel power generation during the yearly month-long canal closures across the country beginning from December 26, for essential de-silting pu
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Hydel power generation: provinces refuse to release water from dams

Hydel power generation: provinces refuse to release water from dams

The four provinces have refused to allow the Federal government to release water from Tarbela and Mangla dams for hydel power generation during the yearly month-long canal closures across the country beginning from December 26, for essential de-silting pu
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Hydel power generation: provinces refuse to release water from dams

Hydel power generation: provinces refuse to release water from dams

The four provinces have refused to allow the Federal government to release water from Tarbela and Mangla dams for hydel power generation during the yearly month-long canal closures across the country beginning from December 26, for essential de-silting pu
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar higher

THE RUPEE: dollar higher

The dollar recovered modestly against the rupee on the currency market on Tuesday in process of trading, dealers said. In fact, the dollar demand is rising with the passage of time as a result of massive forward buying by importers, they added.
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar higher

THE RUPEE: dollar higher

The dollar recovered modestly against the rupee on the currency market on Tuesday in process of trading, dealers said. In fact, the dollar demand is rising with the passage of time as a result of massive forward buying by importers, they added.
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
India sees 42 'terrorist' camps

India sees 42 'terrorist' camps

India claimed on Tuesday there were more than 40 training camps in Pakistan for militants who make regular attempts to cross the heavily fortified border between the countries. India has identified 25 camps in AJK and 17 in Pakistan containing around 2,50
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
India sees 42 'terrorist' camps

India sees 42 'terrorist' camps

India claimed on Tuesday there were more than 40 training camps in Pakistan for militants who make regular attempts to cross the heavily fortified border between the countries. India has identified 25 camps in AJK and 17 in Pakistan containing around 2,50
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (December 04, 2012).

Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
PML-N leads in by-polls

PML-N leads in by-polls

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has emerged as the major beneficiary of the by-election held on nine constituencies of National Assembly and provincial assemblies of Punjab and Sindh, a private TV channel reported Tuesday. According to unofficial results, PM
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
PML-N leads in by-polls

PML-N leads in by-polls

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has emerged as the major beneficiary of the by-election held on nine constituencies of National Assembly and provincial assemblies of Punjab and Sindh, a private TV channel reported Tuesday. According to unofficial results, PM
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Pearce to replace Grossman after December 14

Pearce to replace Grossman after December 14

David Pearce, a 30-year veteran of the Foreign Service will replace US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Ambassador Marc Grossman after December 14, 2012, US official said. Marc Grossman, who announced his resignation last month, is the
Published 05 Dec, 2012 12:00am
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