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Print - 2012-12-25
Present government responsible for acts of terrorism: APML

Present government responsible for acts of terrorism: APML

Expressing grief over recent acts of terrorism, All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) has held federal and provincial governments responsible, attached this with delay tactics of next general election. In a statement issued here from central information secre
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
'Investor awareness' programme held

'Investor awareness' programme held

Society of Technical Analysts Pakistan (Stap) and Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) have organised an investor awareness programme for accounts professionals here at registered office of the Exchange. KSE in collaboration with Stap organised an investor awaren
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Standard education: SGA Chairman calls for patronising institutions

Standard education: SGA Chairman calls for patronising institutions

Chairman Sindh Graduates Association (SGA) Dr Suleman Shaikh has urged upon the members of his organisations, philanthropists and opinion leaders of the society to come forward and patronise the academic institutions for having standard education in Sindh
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Oil cake market rates

Oil cake market rates

The March contract launched at 910.00, December vaida was unchanged and the January contract was down on the forward cottonseeds oilcake market on Monday in the process of trading, dealers said. The December vaida closed at Rs 444.00, they said. The Janua
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Cotton market: activity slows down ahead of holidays

Cotton market: activity slows down ahead of holidays

Trading activity came down on the cotton market on Monday ahead of holiday in observance of Qaid-e-Azam birth day and Chirstmas, dealers said. Official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 6000, they said. In ready business, above 11,000 bales of cotton finalise
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Little changes on grain market

Little changes on grain market

Small Business was seen on the wholesale grain market on Monday as leading participants were on the sidelines due to upward trend in rates, dealers said. On the cereals side, Gur low type was up by Rs 200 to Rs 5200 while the fine variety was inert at Rs
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Only a political president is requirement of the Constitution: Kaira

Only a political president is requirement of the Constitution: Kaira

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira has made it clear that no extra-Constitutional step will be tolerated and only a political president is requirement of the Constitution. He was addressing the oath taking ceremony of local Press
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Two bills passed in Balochistan Assembly

Two bills passed in Balochistan Assembly

The second sitting of the 36th session of the Balochistan Assembly which met for a short span witnessed the passage of two treasury-backed bills. Following the trend set in the previous sitting the house passed - the Balochistan Environmental Protection B
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
AUP signs accord to improve livestock, dairy products

AUP signs accord to improve livestock, dairy products

The Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences Agricultural University Peshawar (AUP) signed an agreement to compete international project assisted by a US University, meant for improvement of livestock, dairy products and enhancement of food qua
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Bhootani says no-confidence motion against me unconstitutional

Bhootani says no-confidence motion against me unconstitutional

Speaker Balochi-stan Assembly Muhammad Aslam Bhootani said on Monday that the no-confidence motion brought against him was against the law and the Constitution. Addressing a press conference here at the Balochistan Assembly, Aslam Bhootani said the reason
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Quaid's birth anniversary: literary programmes arranged for students

Quaid's birth anniversary: literary programmes arranged for students

In order to celebrate the birthday of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the Sindh Museum and Allama Dawood Pota Library of Culture Department Hyderabad have arranged different colourful and informative programmes for young generation to promote the servic
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Kausar stresses strict adherence to principles of Quaid-e-Azam

Kausar stresses strict adherence to principles of Quaid-e-Azam

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Barrister Masood Kausar while conveying the Quaid's message of hope, courage and confidence to the nation has stressed to reiterate the commitment to adhere to his principles of unity, faith and discipline; mobilize all resour
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Fehmida for following Quaid's principles

Fehmida for following Quaid's principles

Dr Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly has said that to attain a respectable and dignified place in the comity of nations every Pakistani should follow the golden principles of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. She said that we should focus on unity,
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Quaid's birth anniversary: President felicitates nation

Quaid's birth anniversary: President felicitates nation

President Asif Ali Zardari has felicitated the nation on the Quaid's birth anniversary and urged the people to forge unity in their ranks and rededicate themselves to the ideals and principles upheld by the father of the nation. In his message on the occa
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
CDA conducts operation against encroachment in various sector

CDA conducts operation against encroachment in various sector

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Monday conducted grand operation against encroachment in various sectors of the federal capital and removed illegally established stalls and kiosks on roadsides. The operation was conducted by Directorate of Muni
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Meeting of Senate body on election deferred

Meeting of Senate body on election deferred

Senate Standing Committee on Election scheduled to meet on Monday to evolve consensus on pending legislation for holding general elections deferred its meeting. The committee did not have the chance to look into recommendations made at the All Parties Con
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Death sentence to kidnappers

Death sentence to kidnappers

Judge, Anti Terrorist Court (ATC), Ghulam Mustafa A Memon on Monday awarded death sentence and confiscation of properties of Wali Muhammad and two others in a kidnapping for ransom case. The criminals were involved in kidnapping Irfan Usman khatya and his
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Speakers warn against increase in number of deaths induced by smoking

Speakers warn against increase in number of deaths induced by smoking

Experts addressing a workshop jointly organised by Sindh Health Department and WHO on Monday warned that inability to ban tobacco smoking could increase the incidence of relevant deaths by 70 percent in the country. They on the occasion also urged the con
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Justice Tassadduq takes oath as Acting CJP

Justice Tassadduq takes oath as Acting CJP

Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, a senior judge of the Supreme Court took oath as acting Chief Justice of Pakistan after Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry's departure for Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah on Monday. Justice Nasir-ul-Mulk administered
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Low water inflow 11 units of Tarbela power station closed

Low water inflow 11 units of Tarbela power station closed

Due to constant low inflow of water in Tarbela Dam, the 11 units have been shut down, the only three units are functional to produce electricity, which would add to more power loadshedding. "Out of total 14 units of Tarbela power stations, only three are
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
PCGA to organise national moot on cotton

PCGA to organise national moot on cotton

National Cotton Conference will be organised next month to highlight and resolve the problems faced by the cotton traders, growers and ginners and PCGA has planned to educate and convince the growers not to use the uncertified and spurious seed of cotton.
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
PTCL introduces free 'Jadoo Box' offers

PTCL introduces free 'Jadoo Box' offers

Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) is offering its customers free 'Jadoo Box' with very new 2Mbps and above internet connection. "Jadoo Box" is a multi-purpose integrated solution, which provides uninterrupted connectivity by using wired D
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Haqqani's absence: petitions fixed for January 28

Haqqani's absence: petitions fixed for January 28

The Supreme Court has fixed the hearing of petitions regarding alleged memorandum to Admiral Mike Mullen by Hussain Haqqani, former Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States of America, on January 28, 2013. According to a press release issued here on Mo
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
KFHA still unable to drive out abandoned fishing boats

KFHA still unable to drive out abandoned fishing boats

Karachi Fish Harbour Authority (KFHA) is still unable to drive out the abandoned fishing boats which have occupied a huge space at navigational channel to make arrangements for harbour's dredging, sources said on Monday. The clean-up operation of the KFHA
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Electronic gates installed at Arts Faculty building

Electronic gates installed at Arts Faculty building

Sindh University (SU) administration has started bringing reforms on the campus in a bid to ensure security measures with installing electronic gates inside the university as a new electronic gate has been installed at the entrance of Arts Faculty Buildin
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
KSE approves SFL listing

KSE approves SFL listing

Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has approved listing and quotation of ordinary shares of SFL Limited, subject to completion of regulatory requirements. According to KSE notice issued on Monday, KSE has approved the application for formal listing and quotatio
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
SECDIV decides to monitor implementation of Export Control Act

SECDIV decides to monitor implementation of Export Control Act

A meeting of the Oversight Board of the Strategic Export Control Division (SECDIV) was held on Monday with the objective to monitor the implementation of the Export Control Act 2004 and the functioning of SECDIV. The meeting was chaired by Jalil Abbas Jil
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Chandio criticises Qadri's statement

Chandio criticises Qadri's statement

Federal Minister for Political Affairs Moula Bux Chandio has said that nation cannot afford any political confrontation or march at the stage when people are going to exercise the right to cast vote to elect democratic government of their choice. He said
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Batik: Indonesian CG holds training session

Batik: Indonesian CG holds training session

Indonesian Consulate General in Karachi, recently organized the demonstration and training of Indonesian traditional Batik Making. The event was officially opened by the Indonesian Consul General in Karachi, Rossalis R Adenan and attended by some Pakistan
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Kazmi calls on Prime Minister

Kazmi calls on Prime Minister

Hamid Saeed Kazmi, MNA, called on Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf here at the PM House on Monday and discussed with him matters pertaining to his constituency. The Prime Minister urged Kazmi to mobilize party workers as the general election was round th
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Course on 'Construction Management' concludes

Course on 'Construction Management' concludes

A three-week course on "Construction Management" organised by Continuing Engineering Education Centre at University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Peshawar, concluded here on Monday. The course aimed to improve understanding of in-service engineers
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
PIA flight schedule affected by dense fog

PIA flight schedule affected by dense fog

Prevailing weather conditions, dense fog, zero visibility at Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan and adjoining areas, the schedule of PIA flights departures and arrivals remain affected. PIA Spokesman said here on Monday. Due to heavy fog at Lahore and adjoining a
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Karachi markets to stay open in last week of December: AKTI

Karachi markets to stay open in last week of December: AKTI

All Karachi Tajir Ittehad (AKTI) on Monday announced that it will continue business activities at all markets in the last week of the year, as usual. It asked the government to relax the provision of Shop Act for markets situated in the violence-hit areas
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Suspension of gas supply: hundreds of textile workers hold demonstration

Suspension of gas supply: hundreds of textile workers hold demonstration

Hundreds of workers of value-added textile sector on Monday staged a demonstration on Khanewal Road and they blocked the road. They were protesting against the suspension of gas supply for the last 17 days. Resultantly, the industrial sector of Southern P
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Lesco asks to ensure uninterrupted power supply on December 25

Lesco asks to ensure uninterrupted power supply on December 25

On the direction of Secretary Water and Power Nargis Sethi, Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) administration has issued orders to all circles heads, sub-divisional in-charges and staff to ensure uninterrupted power supply on the eve of Quaid-e-Azam b
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Suspension of power supply: Faisalabad suffers enormously

Suspension of power supply: Faisalabad suffers enormously

"All the industries in Faisalabad will be closed down with the power supply suspension to textile mills indefinitely leading to stoppage of exports and depriving lacks of workers from their earnings in Faisalabad region. There will be total economic chaos
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Gymkhana asked to go ahead with poll schedule

Gymkhana asked to go ahead with poll schedule

The Lahore High Court while attaching the result of the Gymkhana Club elections with final court verdict directed the administration to go ahead with schedule of elections. Petitioner manager of the club, Ziaur Rehman, has approached the court against the
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Makhdoom Mahmood meets PML-Q leaders

Makhdoom Mahmood meets PML-Q leaders

Designated Punjab Governor Makhdoom Syed Ahmad Mahmood called on Pakistan Muslim League-Q President Senator Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and senior leader and Deputy Prime Minister Chaudhry Pervez Elahi at their Gulberg residence here on Monday.
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
MFN status: KBP stages demonstration against government decision

MFN status: KBP stages demonstration against government decision

Kisan Board Pakistan (KBP) arranged a demonstration on Monday to protest against the government decision of declaring India as Most Favourite Nation (MFN). KBP Vice President Sarfraz Ahmad Khan and KBP Central Punjab President Noor Elahi Tutla led the dem
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
REAP refutes growers' allegations

REAP refutes growers' allegations

Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) Vice Chairman, Chaudhry Sameeullah has refuted the allegations of Basmati Growers Association (BGA) that DTRE scheme would cause stress on Paddy prices. 'The fact of the matter is that our rice industry has gr
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
'Lahore Museum's artifacts on Christian' themes inaugurated

'Lahore Museum's artifacts on Christian' themes inaugurated

An exhibition of Lahore Museum's Artifacts on Christian themes was inaugurated jointly by Rt. Revd. Irfan Jamil, Bishop of Lahore and Rt. Revd. Dr Alexander John Malik, Bishop Emeritus of Lahore in Gandhara Art Gallery of the Museum on Monday. The exhibit
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Punjab University holds seminar on 'Fall of Dhaka'

Punjab University holds seminar on 'Fall of Dhaka'

Punjab University Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS) in collaboration with Department of Political Science organized a seminar on "Dismemberment of Pakistan December 16, 1971". Director CSAS and Chairperson Department of Political Science Professor Dr
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan serious about backing peace efforts: Afghan government official

Pakistan serious about backing peace efforts: Afghan government official

Pakistan is genuine about backing the nascent Afghan peace process and shares the Kabul government's goal of transforming the Taliban insurgency into a political movement, a senior Afghan government official told Reuters. "This is the vision that they sha
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
10 gunned down as fresh violence hits Karachi

10 gunned down as fresh violence hits Karachi

Fresh wave of violence gripped the city on Monday, as 10 persons were killed in separate incidents in the metropolis. According to police and rescue sources, unidentified armed men sprayed a volley of bullets on a car (ABX-849) at Northern Bypass in the l
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Pakistani operators lauded for deploying world's first WiMAX network

Pakistani operators lauded for deploying world's first WiMAX network

Declan Byrne, President of WiMAX forum, the global body that certifies and promotes the compatibility and interoperability of WiMAX products and services has appreciated Pakistani operators for deploying one of the largest and first WiMAX network in the w
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
We will not surrender before extremists: Zardari

We will not surrender before extremists: Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari said on Monday that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) government and its coalition partners are committed to make Pakistan a tolerant and progressive society as envisioned by Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. Addressing members of Ch
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
PML-Q leaders for forging unity to face challenges

PML-Q leaders for forging unity to face challenges

Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q)President Senator Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and senior leader and Deputy Prime Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi have said that following the principles of unity, faith and discipline of founder of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Muhamma
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Punjab Assembly pays homage to Bashir Bilour

Punjab Assembly pays homage to Bashir Bilour

Punjab Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution condemning the suicide bombing in Peshawar and expressing sorrow over the loss of Khyber Pakhtunkhawa senior minister Bashir Ahmed Bilour and others. Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah tabled the r
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Thick fog disrupts, trains schedule in Punjab

Thick fog disrupts, trains schedule in Punjab

Thick fog and misty weather has disrupted normal life, road traffic, air travels and schedule of trains in Punjab during past two days. A Pakistan Railway spokesman told Business Recorder that up and down trains from Peshawar and Karachi are reachi
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Nawaz responsible for prolonged Musharraf's regime: Hashmi

Nawaz responsible for prolonged Musharraf's regime: Hashmi

President Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Makhdoom Javed Hashmi has held PML-N chief Mian Nawaz Sharif responsible for the prolonged dictatorial regime of Pervez Musharraf. Addressing a fund raising ceremony in London on Monday, Javed Hashmi said if Nawaz
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Two bodies found

Two bodies found

The dead bodies of two persons including a woman were found from a house in Sariyab area on Monday. According to police sources, the two persons identified as, Bibi Yasmeen and Abdul Ghani, were shot to death by unknown people. Police attributed the incid
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Candlelight vigil held for blast victims

Candlelight vigil held for blast victims

A candlelight vigil was held on Monday in the provincial metropolis to pay homage to senior ANP leader Bashir Ahmad Bilour and other martyrs of the suicide attack. The vigil was organised by 'Aman Tehreek' (Peace Movement) outside the Peshawar Press Club.
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Terrorism biggest hurdle in development: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa minister

Terrorism biggest hurdle in development: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa minister

Senior Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister Rahimdad Khan has said that terrorism is the biggest hurdle in the development of the country. Addressing a political gathering at Union Council, Takkar, he said that time had come for joining hands to root out the menac
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
More hospitals needed for better healthcare in Capital

More hospitals needed for better healthcare in Capital

Overcrowded state-run hospitals in the Federal Capital for over four million population including people from other parts of the country fell short to dispense satisfactory healthcare to patients. Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) and Polyclin
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Weather to remain dry, foggy: MET

Weather to remain dry, foggy: MET

Chief Meteor-ologist Muhammad Riaz has said that weather will remain dry and foggy during next 2-3 days in Punjab and upper areas of the country. Talking to a private news channel on Monday, Riaz said that there is a possibility of rain in KPK and its wes
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Surge in violence raises fears for elections

Surge in violence raises fears for elections

A surge of violence in north-west culminating in the assassination of a senior provincial minister has raised fears of a renewed Taliban campaign that could threaten national elections, analysts say. The province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the adjacent Fed
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan envoy to UN calls on Prime Minister

Pakistan envoy to UN calls on Prime Minister

Pakistan's Representative to United Nations Masood Khan called on Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf here at Prime Minister House on Monday. Masood Khan informed the Prime Minister that Pakistan would assume the Presidentship of United Nations Security Cou
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Nine killed in coalmine blast

Nine killed in coalmine blast

At least nine labourers were killed and several others were injured in an explosion which occurred in a coalmine at a remote area of Orakzai Agency on Monday. According to the media reports, the incident took place in the early hours of Monday morning in
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Nine killed in coalmine blast

Nine killed in coalmine blast

At least nine labourers were killed and several others were injured in an explosion which occurred in a coalmine at a remote area of Orakzai Agency on Monday. According to the media reports, the incident took place in the early hours of Monday morning in
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
ADB approves $245 million loan for power distribution companies

ADB approves $245 million loan for power distribution companies

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of 245 million dollars (Tranche 3) for the eight distribution companies to improve power distribution system in Pakistan. According to a statement of the Bank issued here on Monday, the investment is pa
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
ADB approves $245 million loan for power distribution companies

ADB approves $245 million loan for power distribution companies

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of 245 million dollars (Tranche 3) for the eight distribution companies to improve power distribution system in Pakistan. According to a statement of the Bank issued here on Monday, the investment is pa
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
ADB approves $245 million loan for power distribution companies

ADB approves $245 million loan for power distribution companies

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of 245 million dollars (Tranche 3) for the eight distribution companies to improve power distribution system in Pakistan. According to a statement of the Bank issued here on Monday, the investment is pa
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Punjab's new governor to take oath today

Punjab's new governor to take oath today

Makhdoom Ahmad Mehmood is likely to take oath as Punjab's new governor on Tuesday (today). According to sources, arrangements for the oath taking ceremony have been completed. President Asif Zardari had on Thursday offered the post to Mehmood, who resigne
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Punjab's new governor to take oath today

Punjab's new governor to take oath today

Makhdoom Ahmad Mehmood is likely to take oath as Punjab's new governor on Tuesday (today). According to sources, arrangements for the oath taking ceremony have been completed. President Asif Zardari had on Thursday offered the post to Mehmood, who resigne
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Afghan policewoman fatally shoots foreign adviser

Afghan policewoman fatally shoots foreign adviser

A female Afghan police officer shot dead a Nato civilian adviser inside Kabul police headquarters on Monday, officials said, in the first "insider" attack by a woman. It was the latest in a series of such attacks that have seriously undermined trust betwe
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Afghan policewoman fatally shoots foreign adviser

Afghan policewoman fatally shoots foreign adviser

A female Afghan police officer shot dead a Nato civilian adviser inside Kabul police headquarters on Monday, officials said, in the first "insider" attack by a woman. It was the latest in a series of such attacks that have seriously undermined trust betwe
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Power supply suspension in Punjab: APTMA threatens to lay off workers

Power supply suspension in Punjab: APTMA threatens to lay off workers

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) leadership has given a deadline of December 28, to the Ministry of Water and Power for the restoration of electricity supply to textile mills in Punjab, failing of which may result into laying off some 10 mil
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Power supply suspension in Punjab: APTMA threatens to lay off workers

Power supply suspension in Punjab: APTMA threatens to lay off workers

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) leadership has given a deadline of December 28, to the Ministry of Water and Power for the restoration of electricity supply to textile mills in Punjab, failing of which may result into laying off some 10 mil
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Power supply suspension in Punjab: APTMA threatens to lay off workers

Power supply suspension in Punjab: APTMA threatens to lay off workers

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) leadership has given a deadline of December 28, to the Ministry of Water and Power for the restoration of electricity supply to textile mills in Punjab, failing of which may result into laying off some 10 mil
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Riaz's counsel leaves for UK today

Riaz's counsel leaves for UK today

The counsel for property developer Malik Riaz will leave for the UK on Tuesday (today) to approach the court of law there against Arsalan Iftikhar, the son of Chief Justice of Pakistan. Zahid Bokhari said that legal experts in the UK would be consulted.
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Riaz's counsel leaves for UK today

Riaz's counsel leaves for UK today

The counsel for property developer Malik Riaz will leave for the UK on Tuesday (today) to approach the court of law there against Arsalan Iftikhar, the son of Chief Justice of Pakistan. Zahid Bokhari said that legal experts in the UK would be consulted.
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Why didn't Bilour become Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister?

Why didn't Bilour become Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister?

Senior Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister Bashir Ahmed Bilour, who was martyred in a suicide attack on Saturday, was the most favourite candidate to become the chief minister of the province after the 2008 general election, but President Asif Ali Zardari's objec
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Why didn't Bilour become Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister?

Why didn't Bilour become Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister?

Senior Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister Bashir Ahmed Bilour, who was martyred in a suicide attack on Saturday, was the most favourite candidate to become the chief minister of the province after the 2008 general election, but President Asif Ali Zardari's objec
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (December 24, 2012) and the forecast for Tuesday (December 25, 2012).

Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
ISE index surges by 14.86 points

ISE index surges by 14.86 points

Bulls dominated the proceedings on the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities continued to move in upward direction with positive trend amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 14.86 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 3,25
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (December 24, 2012).

Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
ISE index surges by 14.86 points

ISE index surges by 14.86 points

Bulls dominated the proceedings on the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities continued to move in upward direction with positive trend amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 14.86 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 3,25
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (December 24, 2012).

Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
LSE index loses 35.75 points

LSE index loses 35.75 points

Bearish sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday and the equities remained depressed amid decreased trading turnover due to the investors' cautious approach who remained on the sideline. The LSE-25 index lost 35.75 points to close at 40
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
LSE index loses 35.75 points

LSE index loses 35.75 points

Bearish sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday and the equities remained depressed amid decreased trading turnover due to the investors' cautious approach who remained on the sideline. The LSE-25 index lost 35.75 points to close at 40
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
BRIndex30 up by 4.34 points

BRIndex30 up by 4.34 points

On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 11,305.47. It touched an intraday high of 11,327.67 and an intraday low of 11,255.77 and closed at 11,309.81 which was 4.34 points or 0.04 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 79,934,100, which was 60.56 perc
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (December 24, 2012).

Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
BRIndex30 up by 4.34 points

BRIndex30 up by 4.34 points

On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 11,305.47. It touched an intraday high of 11,327.67 and an intraday low of 11,255.77 and closed at 11,309.81 which was 4.34 points or 0.04 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 79,934,100, which was 60.56 perc
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (December 24, 2012) and for Tuesday (December 25, 2012).
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Index gains 26.6 points

Index gains 26.6 points

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) on Monday ended higher and the benchmark KSE-100 index gained 26.60 points to close at 16,892 points from 16,865.34 points of the previous session. "Due to year-end effect all major institutions preferred to remain on the
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Index gains 26.6 points

Index gains 26.6 points

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) on Monday ended higher and the benchmark KSE-100 index gained 26.60 points to close at 16,892 points from 16,865.34 points of the previous session. "Due to year-end effect all major institutions preferred to remain on the
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Index gains 26.6 points

Index gains 26.6 points

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) on Monday ended higher and the benchmark KSE-100 index gained 26.60 points to close at 16,892 points from 16,865.34 points of the previous session. "Due to year-end effect all major institutions preferred to remain on the
Published 25 Dec, 2012 12:00am
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