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Print - 2012-12-19
Government's initiatives aimed at socio-economic development: Hoti

Government's initiatives aimed at socio-economic development: Hoti

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Amir Haider Khan Hoti has said that the special initiatives of the provincial government are aimed at eradicating poverty, unemployment, illiteracy and removal of hurdles in economic development of the province.
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
LDA seals three plazas

LDA seals three plazas

Staff of the Town Planning Wing of Lahore Development Authority (LDA) sealed three plazas situated along Model Town Link Road on Tuesday because of their default of payment of demolition charges. According to a LDA spokesperson, these plazas included Tari
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Domestic consumers first priority: CEO Lesco

Domestic consumers first priority: CEO Lesco

Engineer Muhammad Saleem, Chief Executive Officer of Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) said 'it is our first and foremost priority to provide uninterrupted and smooth supply of electricity to the domestic consumers instead of industrialists. Now, bes
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Civil servants' delegation visits remedial school of FRESH

Civil servants' delegation visits remedial school of FRESH

A group of under-training civil servants from the Civil Serviced Academy (40-Commons) visited the remedial school of the Foundation for Rehabilitation and Education of Slow Children (FRESH) to study the social welfare project as a part of their training.
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Kalma Chowk Road to be closed for traffic for 20 days

Kalma Chowk Road to be closed for traffic for 20 days

Provincial parliamentary secretary Dr Saeed Elahi has disclosed that the Kalma Chowk, on Ferozepur Road, will be closed for traffic for 20 days from Wednesday (December 19) for the constructing of an underpass purpose. While addressing a press conference
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
LCCI warns against abundance of counterfeit currency

LCCI warns against abundance of counterfeit currency

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Tuesday cautioned the masses in general and the business community in particular against abundance of counterfeit currency notes and urged the government and the State Bank of Pakistan to launch mass d
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
EU announces 150 million euro package to promote trade

EU announces 150 million euro package to promote trade

Ambassador of Federal Republic of Germany to Pakistan Dr Cyrill Nunn has said that European Union (EU) has announced a package for Pakistan for the promotion of trade and allow access to Pakistani textile products globally. The volume of this package is a
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
APTMA assured of security in industrial areas

APTMA assured of security in industrial areas

The CCPO Lahore acknowledged the role of industrialists for doing no less than a Jihad by setting up industry and creating jobs besides revenues for running economy. He agreed with the fact that improvement in law and order is essential for investment cli
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Improved Indo-Pak trade to augur well for entire Saarc region: Sabharwal

Improved Indo-Pak trade to augur well for entire Saarc region: Sabharwal

The Indian High Commissioner Sharat Sabharwal has said that improved trade relations between India and Pakistan would trigger the pace of development and would affect positively on the whole SAARC region. Pakistan has great potential for development and w
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Punjab University ASA meets vice chancellor

Punjab University ASA meets vice chancellor

Members and office bearers of Punjab University Academic Staff Association, Syndicate and Senate on Tuesday called on Punjab University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Mujahid Kamran at his office in order to felicitate him on the dismissal of the writ petit
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
'Government committed to ensuring proper regulations in health sector'

'Government committed to ensuring proper regulations in health sector'

The government is determined to protect, promote and maintain the health and safety of the people of Pakistan by ensuring proper standards regulating the health sector. This was stated by Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, Federal Minister for National Regulations an
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
BISE Hyderabad notification

BISE Hyderabad notification

The Controller of Examinations, BISE, Hyderabad has informed that the result of Higher Secondary Certificate Part-I (Class XI) Annual Examination 2012 (Science General, Pre-Engineering and Pre-Medical) Groups would be announced on December 19.
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Passport backlog may take another three weeks to clear

Passport backlog may take another three weeks to clear

Passports backlog may take another two to three weeks to be cleared due to a large number of pending unprocessed application for passports at Immigration and Passport (I&P) Directorate for the last several months. "The finance division has released Rs 700
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
More than 500 terrorists killed in central Kurram operation: army

More than 500 terrorists killed in central Kurram operation: army

Pakistan Army on Tuesday said that the writ of the government has been restored in Central Kurram Agency after the killing of more than 500 foreign and local terrorists in the area. Briefing media, about Koh-e-Safaid II Operation, Operational Commander of
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
'There's no military or militancy solution to Kashmir problem'

'There's no military or militancy solution to Kashmir problem'

The long standing dispute on Kashmir should be resolved via dialogue, as any military option would lead Pakistan and Indian nowhere, chief of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan said on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference along with leader of All
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
NH&M police foil attempt of dacoity

NH&M police foil attempt of dacoity

National Highways and Motorway Police N-5 Central foiled an attempt of dacoity, recovered stolen animals and returned rupee 0.5 million to a fainted person during last couple of days. In details a 70 years' old man, Muhammad Ali, fell fainted on the road
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
BMW 3 Series wins Golden Steering Wheel award

BMW 3 Series wins Golden Steering Wheel award

The sixth generation, fifth triumph: the new BMW 3 Series has won the 2012 "Golden Steering Wheel" award presented by "Auto Bild" and "Bild am Sonntag". The latest version of the sports sedan has won this important international automobile award for the f
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
TMA seeks cut in export refinance rate

TMA seeks cut in export refinance rate

Towel Manufacturers' Association of Pakistan (TMA) has demanded that cut in export refinance rate be announced by the State Bank of Pakistan in line with mark-up rate cut. This is necessary for reactivating country's declining exports which would boost no
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
UVAS Lahore, SBBUVAS Sakrand ink MoU

UVAS Lahore, SBBUVAS Sakrand ink MoU

The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore and Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (SBBUVAS) Sakrand, Sindh, inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen teaching, research and professional serv
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Gas outages: Hosiery exporters warn government of dip in exports

Gas outages: Hosiery exporters warn government of dip in exports

Office-bearers of Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PHMA) on Tuesday warned the government of a huge decline in textile exports on the back of the shortage of gas. They said that the shortage of gas would also badly hit the nationa
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
'Maintenance work' used to conceal real extent of power outages

'Maintenance work' used to conceal real extent of power outages

The Ministry of Water and Power has reportedly commenced an unscheduled load management programme disguised as maintenance work just to show to the Prime Minister that the load-shedding duration was just two hours across the country. People in rural areas
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
High-rise buildings: OGDCL conducts drill

High-rise buildings: OGDCL conducts drill

An emergency evacuation drill was carried out at Oil and Gas Development Corporation Limited (OGDCL) House in Blue Area, Islamabad on Tuesday at 3:00pm under the dynamic leadership of Masood Siddiqui Managing Director/CEO. This drill was conducted to crea
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
CDNS likely to revise interest rates

CDNS likely to revise interest rates

The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) is likely to revise its rate of return within the next 5-7 days keeping in view the recent decision of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to reduce interest rates by 50 basis points effective from December 17,
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
CDNS likely to revise interest rates

CDNS likely to revise interest rates

The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) is likely to revise its rate of return within the next 5-7 days keeping in view the recent decision of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to reduce interest rates by 50 basis points effective from December 17,
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Removal of USF chief executive: Senate panel voices serious reservations

Removal of USF chief executive: Senate panel voices serious reservations

The sub-committee of the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology (IT) raised serious reservations over the manner of removing Chief Executive Officer (former) of Universal Service Fund (USF). The committee, which met with Rafique Rajwana in th
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
FPCCI terms gas suspension 'anti-industry steps of SNGPL'

FPCCI terms gas suspension 'anti-industry steps of SNGPL'

The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) while criticising the suspension of gas supply to the industry termed it an anti-industry and anti-economy steps of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited. FPCCI Vice President Azhar Majeed S
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
AGP's appointment challenged

AGP's appointment challenged

A senior bar member has challenged before the Lahore High Court, the appointment of Irfan Qadir as Attorney General of Pakistan. Petitioner, Javed Iqbal Jaffrey, pleaded that the impugned appointment was made on political grounds without giving any opport
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Chitralis seek opening of Lowari Tunnel on daily basis

Chitralis seek opening of Lowari Tunnel on daily basis

Chitralis on Tuesday staged a protest demonstration outside Peshawar Press Club against prolonged closure of Lowari Tunnel, demanding opening of the tunnel on a daily basis to ease the miseries of travellers to and from district Chitral. The dwellers led
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Five security men among 11 injured in Nowshera attack

Five security men among 11 injured in Nowshera attack

At least 11 people including five security personnel were injured when unknown motorbike riders hurled hand grenades near Risalpur academy run by Pakistan Air Force on Tuesday. According to military sources, two attackers riding a motorcycle hurled two gr
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Manufacturing Bonds: customs working on module under WeBOC system

Manufacturing Bonds: customs working on module under WeBOC system

A special team of the customs officials is actively working on developing a module pertaining to 'Manufacturing Bonds' under the Web-Based One Customs (WeBOC) system to automate the imports made under manufacturing bond scheme and facilitate the importers
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Manufacturing Bonds: customs working on module under WeBOC system

Manufacturing Bonds: customs working on module under WeBOC system

A special team of the customs officials is actively working on developing a module pertaining to 'Manufacturing Bonds' under the Web-Based One Customs (WeBOC) system to automate the imports made under manufacturing bond scheme and facilitate the importers
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
DCL to organise three-day literary, cultural functions

DCL to organise three-day literary, cultural functions

Defence Central Library (DCL) located at Sunset Boulevard, DHA Phase-II is organising three days literary, educational and cultural functions for the general public on the eve of 21st Anniversary of its existence from December 20 to 22, 2012. The multifar
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Cotton arrival declines

Cotton arrival declines

Cotton arrival declined by some 2 percent during the current crop season. Overall domestic arrival of seed cotton (phutti) up to December 15, 2012 stood at 10,768,861 bales as compared to 11,036,018 bales in the same period of last year, depicting a decli
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Musharraf accuses Mark Seigel of fabricating facts

Musharraf accuses Mark Seigel of fabricating facts

General Pervez Musharraf (retired) on Tuesday accused Mark Seigel, a close advisor/lobbyist of Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, of "wilfully fabricating" facts. Rejecting Mark Siegel's claim that he was with Benazir Bhutto in the United States when s
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Fake degree case: Sibi court issues arrest warrant against PPP MNA

Fake degree case: Sibi court issues arrest warrant against PPP MNA

A local court on Tuesday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against PPP MNA Humayun Aziz Kurd in a fake degree case. Aziz Kurd failed to appear before the court despite the issuance of five such notices in the case. Subsequently, the court issued a non-
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Petition filed against Malik

Petition filed against Malik

A petition on Tuesday was filed in the Karachi Registry against Interior Minister Rehman Malik's tour of India. The petitioner has called for the recovery of the expenses incurred on Malik's tour, stating that the funds utilised for the tour were spent fr
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Two departments of KMC dysfunctional

Two departments of KMC dysfunctional

The seriousness of government towards improving literacy rate in Karachi may be gauged from the fact that the Literacy Department of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) is without business for last many years. The same situation has been observed at Pu
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Ministry to compensate Hujjaj against losses

Ministry to compensate Hujjaj against losses

Ministry of Religious Affairs will compensate the Hujjaj against losses like death, road accident or emergency evacuation due to illness, according to a press release on Tuesday. The compensation will be provided as per Hajj Policy 2012 under the Hujjaj M
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
'Punjab utilising record funds for education'

'Punjab utilising record funds for education'

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that Punjab government has utilised unprecedented funds for the development of education sector and equipping the youth with the latest knowledge. He said if Musharraf, his cronies and the present cor
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Punjab Assembly session lasts for just 20 minutes

Punjab Assembly session lasts for just 20 minutes

Punjab Assembly, which started its 43rd session on Tuesday, remained in business for just 20 minutes and was adjourned till Wednesday when a member pointed out quorum. In this period only two queries on education were answered. Speaker Rana Muhammad Iqbal
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Protection of polio teams: police put on high alert in Punjab

Protection of polio teams: police put on high alert in Punjab

Punjab government has put district administration and police on high alert after firing incidents on the teams administering polio drops in Karachi and Peshawar. Secretary Health Punjab Captain Arif Nadeem (Retd) has directed DCOs of those districts where
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Cherat Cement Company Limited

Cherat Cement Company Limited

Introduction: Cherat Company was incorporated in 1981, and is listed on Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad stock exchanges. It is a part of the Ghulam Faruque Group which also includes Cherat Paperstock Limited and Mirpurkhas Sugar Mills Limited, among
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Cherat Cement Company Limited

Cherat Cement Company Limited

Introduction: Cherat Company was incorporated in 1981, and is listed on Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad stock exchanges. It is a part of the Ghulam Faruque Group which also includes Cherat Paperstock Limited and Mirpurkhas Sugar Mills Limited, among
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
M Husaini to replace Zaidi as KASB Bank''s President/CEO

M Husaini to replace Zaidi as KASB Bank''s President/CEO

Syed M. Husaini will replace Amir Zaidi as president/CEO of KASB Bank Limited. Amir Ziadi resigned from the post on Monday on a prod from the State Bank of Pakistan, it was reliably learnt. Husaini came back to KASB Bank from KASB Modaraba. Earlier he has
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
M Husaini to replace Zaidi as KASB Bank's President/CEO

M Husaini to replace Zaidi as KASB Bank's President/CEO

Syed M. Husaini will replace Amir Zaidi as president/CEO of KASB Bank Limited. Amir Ziadi resigned from the post on Monday on a prod from the State Bank of Pakistan, it was reliably learnt. Husaini came back to KASB Bank from KASB Modaraba. Earlier he has
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
M Husaini to replace Zaidi as KASB Bank's President/CEO

M Husaini to replace Zaidi as KASB Bank's President/CEO

Syed M. Husaini will replace Amir Zaidi as president/CEO of KASB Bank Limited. Amir Ziadi resigned from the post on Monday on a prod from the State Bank of Pakistan, it was reliably learnt. Husaini came back to KASB Bank from KASB Modaraba. Earlier he has
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Altaf asks workers to cancel demonstrations

Altaf asks workers to cancel demonstrations

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain has directed the party's Co-ordination Committee in London and Pakistan, workers of zones, sectors, units and different wings to cancel all the scheduled demonstrations. He asked them to show patience and
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Altaf asks workers to cancel demonstrations

Altaf asks workers to cancel demonstrations

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain has directed the party's Co-ordination Committee in London and Pakistan, workers of zones, sectors, units and different wings to cancel all the scheduled demonstrations. He asked them to show patience and
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (December 18, 2012) and the forecast for Wednesday (December 19, 2012).

Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
NAB to launch inquiry against BPSC chief

NAB to launch inquiry against BPSC chief

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Tuesday decided to start an inquiry against the Chairman of Balochistan Public Service Commission (BPSC) on charges of favouritism and corruption while appointing 800 officials against grade 16-18 vacancies, the
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (December 18, 2012).

Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
NAB to launch inquiry against BPSC chief

NAB to launch inquiry against BPSC chief

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Tuesday decided to start an inquiry against the Chairman of Balochistan Public Service Commission (BPSC) on charges of favouritism and corruption while appointing 800 officials against grade 16-18 vacancies, the
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (December 18, 2012).

Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
US envoy emphasises importance of BIT with Pakistan

US envoy emphasises importance of BIT with Pakistan

US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson on Tuesday called on Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar and reviewed the latest progress made in the bilateral relations. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both sides during the mee
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (December 18, 2012).

Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
US envoy emphasises importance of BIT with Pakistan

US envoy emphasises importance of BIT with Pakistan

US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson on Tuesday called on Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar and reviewed the latest progress made in the bilateral relations. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both sides during the mee
Published 19 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 18, 2012).

Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
US envoy emphasises importance of BIT with Pakistan

US envoy emphasises importance of BIT with Pakistan

US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson on Tuesday called on Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar and reviewed the latest progress made in the bilateral relations. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both sides during the mee
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
British queen attends first ever cabinet meeting

British queen attends first ever cabinet meeting

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II attended her first-ever cabinet meeting on Tuesday to mark her diamond jubilee, the only monarch to do so since 1781. Wearing a royal blue coat and dress, the 86-year-old sovereign was greeted by Prime Minister David Cameron o
Published 19 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 18, 2012).

Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
British queen attends first ever cabinet meeting

British queen attends first ever cabinet meeting

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II attended her first-ever cabinet meeting on Tuesday to mark her diamond jubilee, the only monarch to do so since 1781. Wearing a royal blue coat and dress, the 86-year-old sovereign was greeted by Prime Minister David Cameron o
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (December 18, 2012).

Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Deadly year for journalists world-wide: watchdog

Deadly year for journalists world-wide: watchdog

The year 2012 is likely to be one of the deadliest for journalists around the world, with at least 67 killed while doing their jobs, a US-based media rights group said Tuesday. The Committee to Protect Journalists said the number of deaths is up 42 percen
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (December 18, 2012).

Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Deadly year for journalists world-wide: watchdog

Deadly year for journalists world-wide: watchdog

The year 2012 is likely to be one of the deadliest for journalists around the world, with at least 67 killed while doing their jobs, a US-based media rights group said Tuesday. The Committee to Protect Journalists said the number of deaths is up 42 percen
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
EU Nobel cash to kids from Pakistan, Syria, Colombia and Congo

EU Nobel cash to kids from Pakistan, Syria, Colombia and Congo

The European Union on Tuesday donated its 2012 Nobel peace prize cash, plus a one million-euro top-up, to thousands of children impacted by war in Syria, Colombia, Congo and Pakistan. "In situations of conflict, children are often the most vulnerable," sa
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
EU Nobel cash to kids from Pakistan, Syria, Colombia and Congo

EU Nobel cash to kids from Pakistan, Syria, Colombia and Congo

The European Union on Tuesday donated its 2012 Nobel peace prize cash, plus a one million-euro top-up, to thousands of children impacted by war in Syria, Colombia, Congo and Pakistan. "In situations of conflict, children are often the most vulnerable," sa
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
THE RUPEE: SBP's rescue move helps rupee show recovery

THE RUPEE: SBP's rescue move helps rupee show recovery

Hide-and-seek game started on the currency market on Tuesday as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) intervened with objective move to rescue the rupee, which was in the way to hit new record low after crossing 100 Mark versus the dollar, money experts said.
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
THE RUPEE: SBP's rescue move helps rupee show recovery

THE RUPEE: SBP's rescue move helps rupee show recovery

Hide-and-seek game started on the currency market on Tuesday as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) intervened with objective move to rescue the rupee, which was in the way to hit new record low after crossing 100 Mark versus the dollar, money experts said.
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Clarification

Clarification

Apropos a news item carried by various newspapers, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources has clarified that Saeedullah Shah is a senior and seasoned officer of the Ministry and has been transferred from the post of DG (Gas) to DG Special Projects as
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Clarification

Clarification

Apropos a news item carried by various newspapers, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources has clarified that Saeedullah Shah is a senior and seasoned officer of the Ministry and has been transferred from the post of DG (Gas) to DG Special Projects as
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Clarification

Clarification

Apropos a news item carried by various newspapers, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources has clarified that Saeedullah Shah is a senior and seasoned officer of the Ministry and has been transferred from the post of DG (Gas) to DG Special Projects as
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Imran takes over: MCB Bank President/CEO

Imran takes over: MCB Bank President/CEO

Imran Maqbool will take over as President/ CEO of MCB Bank Ltd on December 22 from M U A Usmani, who will retire on attaining the age of 70 years, according to a decision taken by Board of Directors of the bank. The board, which met in Lahore on Tuesday t
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (December 18, 2012).

Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Imran takes over: MCB Bank President/CEO

Imran takes over: MCB Bank President/CEO

Imran Maqbool will take over as President/ CEO of MCB Bank Ltd on December 22 from M U A Usmani, who will retire on attaining the age of 70 years, according to a decision taken by Board of Directors of the bank. The board, which met in Lahore on Tuesday t
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Imran takes over: MCB Bank President/CEO

Imran takes over: MCB Bank President/CEO

Imran Maqbool will take over as President/ CEO of MCB Bank Ltd on December 22 from M U A Usmani, who will retire on attaining the age of 70 years, according to a decision taken by Board of Directors of the bank. The board, which met in Lahore on Tuesday t
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Cantonment Board areas: ECP asked whether elections can be held

Cantonment Board areas: ECP asked whether elections can be held

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), seeking its opinion whether elections in Cantonment Board areas could be held. Heading a three-judge bench led by the Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry comprising
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Cantonment Board areas: ECP asked whether elections can be held

Cantonment Board areas: ECP asked whether elections can be held

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), seeking its opinion whether elections in Cantonment Board areas could be held. Heading a three-judge bench led by the Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry comprising
Published 19 Dec, 2012 12:00am
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