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Print - 2012-12-27
US MIDDAY: wheat falls

US MIDDAY: wheat falls

US wheat futures fell 2 percent and hit a six-month low on Wednesday in light technical trading, pressured by a lack of export demand, traders said. Corn and soybeans also sagged in holiday-thinned volume. Grain markets remained closed in Europe. At the C
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold up

US MIDDAY: gold up

Gold edged higher on Wednesday as thin post-Christmas trading and anticipation that a US budget deal might be done before the end of the year supported bullion prices. Trading across commodities was light, curtailed by London's Boxing Day holiday and year
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Molecular diagnostics of cancer discussed

Molecular diagnostics of cancer discussed

While the incidences of cancer and the deaths due to this complex disease still remain high, novel cancer molecular diagnostics are allowing physicians to more accurately diagnose cancers, identify predisposition and select targeted treatments and persona
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Ministry expresses concerns on textile power woes

Ministry expresses concerns on textile power woes

Ministry of Textile Industry on Wednesday expressed serious reservations over the power suspension to the textile industry and urged the Ministry of Water and Power and Petroleum and Natural Resources to review the new load management plan under which pow
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
LCCI hails FBR for suspending Section 153A

LCCI hails FBR for suspending Section 153A

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Wednesday appreciated the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for suspending Section 153-A of Income Tax Ordinance 2001 on its demand.
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Terrorism cripples Khyber Pakhtunkhwa economy: minister

Terrorism cripples Khyber Pakhtunkhwa economy: minister

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Agriculture, Arbab Mohammad Ayub Jan said that terrorism has crippled the economy of the province, adding the effective planning has been made through mechanised farming to usher in agricultural revolution to alleviate pove
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
IPO has now become legal entity: MNA

IPO has now become legal entity: MNA

Intellectual Property Organisation (IPO-Pakistan) Chairman MNA Hameed Ullah Jan Afridi said on Wednesday the IPO had now become a legal entity after passage of IPO of Pakistan Act, 2012, and launched projects for development of institutional framework, ca
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Creation of 134 senior slots in IRS: FBR moves a summary

Creation of 134 senior slots in IRS: FBR moves a summary

The Federal Board of Revenue has moved a summary to Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on creation of 134 senior positions (Grade-19 to 22) in Inland Revenue Service. The summary also includes five posts of BS-22 to ensure smooth implementation of Sales Ta
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Qissa Khawani blast victims: Compensation sought

Qissa Khawani blast victims: Compensation sought

Local Printers and Publishers demanded of the government to announce a special compensation package for the heirs of Qissa Khawani bomb blast victims. Addressing at a press conference at Peshawar Press Club on Wednesday, the vice president, Frontier Print
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Shakai formally notified as tehsil of South Waziristan

Shakai formally notified as tehsil of South Waziristan

As per announcement of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Barrister Masood Kausar, Shakai area of South Waziristan Agency has been formally notified as a full fledged tehsil. It merits a mention here that the Governor while addressing a joint grand jirga of the Agen
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Security beefed up in Capital after fresh terror attacks

Security beefed up in Capital after fresh terror attacks

In the aftermath of fresh wave of terror attacks in the country, the Capital police have further beefed up security in order to avert any untoward incident. "The Capital police has beefed up security in the city particularly after senior ANP leader Bashir
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
BIEK announces Inter Commerce Part-I results

BIEK announces Inter Commerce Part-I results

Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) on Wednesday announced the result of Inter Commerce Part-I (regular and private) annual examinations 2012. According to the result gazette, the 33,460 candidates appeared in the annual examinations, the 15,89
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
ICAP directors training programme on January 21

ICAP directors training programme on January 21

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) launches Directors' Training Programme (DTP) duly approved by Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). DTP will be a four day certification programme planned to be conducted in two se
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
KESC conducts anti-theft, recovery operations

KESC conducts anti-theft, recovery operations

Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) conducted anti-theft and recovery operations in various parts of the city during the current week and removed around 1,500 illegal electricity connections, disconnected six PMTs and a substation for non-payment.
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Pagara seeks to unite all factions of Muslim League

Pagara seeks to unite all factions of Muslim League

Chief of Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F), Pir Sabghat-u-llah Shah Rashdi (Pir Pagara), has said that he or his party don't need any government office rather they wanted to unite all factions of Muslim League. This he said while talking to media
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Condolence

Condolence

Sarmad Ali, President, Masood Hamid, Secretary General, APNS on behalf of the Office Bearers and members of the Society have expressed their profound grief over the sad demise of Abdul Hayee Malik, younger brother of Zahid Malik Editor-in-Chief, Daily Pak
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Former Prime Minister Jamali made Vice President of PML-F

Former Prime Minister Jamali made Vice President of PML-F

Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F) chief, Pir Sabghat-u-llah Shah Rashdi (Pir Pagara), on Wednesday appointed former prime minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali as Central Vice President of PML-F while Ghulam Mustafa Khar as its Punjab chapter's pres
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Sharp fall in temperature forecast

Sharp fall in temperature forecast

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday forecast a sharp fall in temperature in the next 3 days. The PMD in its fresh weather advisory said: "Weather over upper parts of the country during next 2-3 days will remain cold while the weather is
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Delay in election may push country towards crisis: Gilani

Delay in election may push country towards crisis: Gilani

Former Prime Minister and Senior Vice Chairman Pakistan People's Party Yousuf Raza Gilani, while talking to the media at Karachi Airport, said that if elections were not held on time, the country would have to face another crisis. He said his party did no
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Prime Minister condoles with Bilour family

Prime Minister condoles with Bilour family

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf and Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raisani on Wednesday visited Bilour House, expressed condolences with Federal Minister for Railways Ghulam Ahamd Bilour over the death of his younger brother and ANP Senior Minis
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Shahbaz blames Zardari for ruining national economy with corruption

Shahbaz blames Zardari for ruining national economy with corruption

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif lashed out against President Asif Ali Zardari and his colleagues and claimed that 'Zar baba and forty thieves' had ruined the national economy with corruption of "billions and trillions" of rupees. Addressing
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Zardari visits mazar of Shaheed BB

Zardari visits mazar of Shaheed BB

On the eve of the fifth death anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, President Asif Ali Zardari visited her nazar here on Wednesday. He laid floral wreath and showered flower petals on the grave of Shaheed-i-Jamhoriat, offered Fateha and recited
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
TTP member among three arrested

TTP member among three arrested

Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) on Wednesday claimed to have arrested three felons including a member of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and recovered weapons in separate raids at various parts of the metropolis. According to SSP Khurram Waris, North Naz
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Change of Ferozepur Road's name demanded

Change of Ferozepur Road's name demanded

Speakers in a unanimous resolution demanded that Punjab government should name the road connecting Ferozepur Road to Main Boulevard after Faizan Peerzada or attribute one of the halls in Alhamra Cultural Complex with the name of great puppeteer and painte
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Foolproof security ensured to mark anniversary of Benazir Bhutto

Foolproof security ensured to mark anniversary of Benazir Bhutto

Foolproof security arrangements have been made in connection with the 5th death anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto to be observed here on Thursday. More than 6,000 police officials and jawans have been deployed in Garhi Khuda Bux where people
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
FRESH congratulates COTHM

FRESH congratulates COTHM

Chief Executive of Foundation for Rehabilitation and Education of Slow Children (FRESH) Ashba Kamran congratulated Ahmed Shafiq, Executive Director of the College of Tourism and Hotel Management (COTHM) on his appointment as Chairman of Standing Committee
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Three injured in bomb blast

Three injured in bomb blast

At least three persons were injured, when a bomb planted in a motorcycle parked near a mosque went off in the limits of Sohrab Goth police station. According to SHO Faseeh Zaman, the bomb-laden bike was parked near Haji Khan Masjid in Jannat Gul Town in t
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
'Green energy' - II

'Green energy' - II

Fauji Fertiliser Company Energy Limited (FFCEL) is developing Pakistan's first 50-Megawatt wind energy project at Jhampir, District Thatta, Sindh. In the past couple of years Pakistan has emerged as a significant green energy player especially in the wind
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Newsweek abandons print after 80 years, goes online only

Newsweek abandons print after 80 years, goes online only

Newsweek, once among the top magazines of the US media landscape, is about to disappear from news-stands as the publication that provided weekly news analysis for generations of Americans transitions to being published online only. Editor-in-chief Tina Br
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Crime and terrorism: Financial challenges - I

Crime and terrorism: Financial challenges - I

INTRODUCTION: This paper seeks to integrate the efforts made by individual group activity members while studying and analysing the manifold directions of money laundering and terrorist financing. The topics assigned for the group activity basically highli
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Remembering Benazir

Remembering Benazir

December 27, 2012 marks the fifth death anniversary of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, the great visionary leader, who resisted with great courage the agenda of neo-colonial forces - pushing Pakistan to a theocratic State incapable of progressing towards an egal
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Pentagon report on Afghanistan

Pentagon report on Afghanistan

There is no such thing as a graceful retreat from a losing warfront; it is invariably pell-mell and stampedes. And so appears to be the emerging scenario in Afghanistan as the pull out deadline is only a year away but victory is nowhere in sight.
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Increased oil production

Increased oil production

Advisor to the Prime Minister on Petroleum and Natural Resources Dr Asim Hussain while inaugurating the operational block of the recently completed Oil Refining Complex at Mouza Kund in District Lasbella stated that the country's crude oil production woul
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
APBUMA, APTMA to join hands in launching protest

APBUMA, APTMA to join hands in launching protest

Khawaja Muhammad Younus, Chairman of All Pakistan Bedsheets & Upholstery Manufacturers Association (APBUMA) has expressed solidarity with the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) and announced to join hands with it in launching a protest against
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Surgical instruments exports decline by 15 percent: Simap

Surgical instruments exports decline by 15 percent: Simap

Chairman Surgical Instruments Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (Simap) Bilal Tanveer has said that due to prolong and unscheduled power load shedding and low gas pressure the exports of surgical instruments has been reduced 15 per cent. Talking to me
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
LTIA to support APTMA's Friday strike call

LTIA to support APTMA's Friday strike call

Newly elected Chairman of Lahore Township Industries Association (LTIA) Nasrullah Mughal on Wednesday announced full support for Aptma strike call scheduled for December 28. He announced the association's support while addressing the members of LTIA after
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Protest demonstrations against gas, power loadshedding held

Protest demonstrations against gas, power loadshedding held

Industrialists, textile exporters, hosiery manufacturers, powerlooms owners and workers took out various protest processions against the continuation of two-weeklong gas and prolonged electricity loadshedding, which is yielding negative impact over the na
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
52 kiln workers recovered

52 kiln workers recovered

The Lahore High Court on Wednesday recovered 52 workers from illegal detention of a kiln owner of Raiwind. A relative of the detainees alleged that the kiln owner Haji Naseer had detained 52 members of clan and subjected them to torture to get forced labo
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Postponement of general election not acceptable: Punjab chief minister

Postponement of general election not acceptable: Punjab chief minister

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that holding of immediate general elections is the need of the hour and postponement of general elections is not acceptable at all. His party wanted stability of democratic system; the change should c
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Call for adopting fuel saving measures on priority basis

Call for adopting fuel saving measures on priority basis

"There is dire need for adopting fuel saving measures on priority basis to keep the ever-mounting oil import bill under check on the reasonably lower side to the maximum extent possible through use of innovative technology based equipment at mass level in
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
PTI to get rid of 'begging bowl': Imran

PTI to get rid of 'begging bowl': Imran

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday said that his party's government would get rid of the "begging bowl" and it would also not bow to the US dictates as is the case with the Asif Zardari's government. Rather, he added, the PTI
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Senate body pays tributes to Bashir Bilour

Senate body pays tributes to Bashir Bilour

A parliamentary panel on Wednesday paid glowing tributes to late Bashir Ahmad Bilour, terming him a symbol of bravery and defiance in the face of growing challenges and called for national unity to defeat anti-state elements.
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa promulgates Local Government Act

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa promulgates Local Government Act

The provincial government has promulgated the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Local Government: Act 2012 (Act No VIII of 2012), with effect from January 1st, 2013. Under the Act, District Councils, Municipal Corporation (Peshawar only) and Municipal Committees in all
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Abasin Column Writers Association's poll held

Abasin Column Writers Association's poll held

Zia-ul Haq Sarhadi has been elected President of Abasin Column Writers Association for the period of 2013-14 while Hameed Khattak as general secretary. The elections were held General Body Meeting at Iranian Cultural Centre, Peshawar a large number of col
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Topline declared 'Best Brokerage House' in Pakistan

Topline declared 'Best Brokerage House' in Pakistan

The year 2012 has been an excellent and eventful year for Topline Securities Pakistan. In last few months Topline got more recognition from reputable organisations. Topline was again declared Best Brokerage House in Pakistan by Asiamoney in November 2012.
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Topline declared 'Best Brokerage House' in Pakistan

Topline declared 'Best Brokerage House' in Pakistan

The year 2012 has been an excellent and eventful year for Topline Securities Pakistan. In last few months Topline got more recognition from reputable organisations. Topline was again declared Best Brokerage House in Pakistan by Asiamoney in November 2012.
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
SUP asks government to announce elections' schedule

SUP asks government to announce elections' schedule

Sindh United Party (SUP) on Wednesday asked the government to announce the schedule of upcoming general elections as anti-democratic forces were active to derail the democratic system in the country. Central Leader of SUP, Shah Mohammad Shah said this whi
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Munir Niazi remembered

Munir Niazi remembered

Great Urdu and Punjabi poet Munir Niazi was remembered on his death anniversary on Wednesday. According to private news channel, Niazi was born in Khanpur on 19 April 1928, a village near Hushiyarpur, India. He was initially educated at Khanpur and after
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Three killed in various parts of Karachi

Three killed in various parts of Karachi

At least two persons were killed while three others sustained injuries in separate incidents of violence at various parts of the metropolis here on Wednesday. According to police and rescue sources, unidentified armed men sprayed a volley of bullets on a
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
PML-N will seek removal of all political governors: Nisar

PML-N will seek removal of all political governors: Nisar

Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Wednesday termed the appointment of new governor Punjab a deal to influence the upcoming general elections and said that his party will formally demand the removal of all politic
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Pakistani student gets $5,000 reward from PayPal

Pakistani student gets $5,000 reward from PayPal

Rafay Baloch, an independent security researcher from Karachi, has been rewarded with $5,000 for reporting a remote command execution bug in the PayPal's website. According to details, the PayPal had announced that this reward initiative for those researc
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Railways outsourcing its third train

Railways outsourcing its third train

Pakistan Railways on Wednesday outsourced its third train to the private sector, which will run between Lahore and Karachi via Faisalabad and Multan. The train was outsourced for five years to Shalimar Group on a bid of Rs 631.95 million. The ''Night Coac
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Railways outsourcing its third train

Railways outsourcing its third train

Pakistan Railways on Wednesday outsourced its third train to the private sector, which will run between Lahore and Karachi via Faisalabad and Multan. The train was outsourced for five years to Shalimar Group on a bid of Rs 631.95 million. The 'Night Coach
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Railways outsourcing its third train

Railways outsourcing its third train

Pakistan Railways on Wednesday outsourced its third train to the private sector, which will run between Lahore and Karachi via Faisalabad and Multan. The train was outsourced for five years to Shalimar Group on a bid of Rs 631.95 million. The 'Night Coach
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Obama breaks off vacation to deal with ''fiscal cliff''

Obama breaks off vacation to deal with ''fiscal cliff''

With President Barack Obama heading back to Washington, US lawmakers were under increased pressure Wednesday to hammer out an 11th-hour deal that prevents taxes from rising for all Americans. The president cut short his Christmas vacation in Hawaii and wa
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Obama breaks off vacation to deal with 'fiscal cliff'

Obama breaks off vacation to deal with 'fiscal cliff'

With President Barack Obama heading back to Washington, US lawmakers were under increased pressure Wednesday to hammer out an 11th-hour deal that prevents taxes from rising for all Americans. The president cut short his Christmas vacation in Hawaii and wa
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Obama breaks off vacation to deal with 'fiscal cliff'

Obama breaks off vacation to deal with 'fiscal cliff'

With President Barack Obama heading back to Washington, US lawmakers were under increased pressure Wednesday to hammer out an 11th-hour deal that prevents taxes from rising for all Americans. The president cut short his Christmas vacation in Hawaii and wa
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Egypt's contentious constitution becomes law

Egypt's contentious constitution becomes law

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi signed into law a new constitution shaped by his Islamist allies, a bitterly contested document which he insists will help end political turmoil and allow him to focus on fixing the economy. Anxiety about a deepening polit
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Egypt's contentious constitution becomes law

Egypt's contentious constitution becomes law

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi signed into law a new constitution shaped by his Islamist allies, a bitterly contested document which he insists will help end political turmoil and allow him to focus on fixing the economy. Anxiety about a deepening polit
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
PQA issues: notices reissued to chairman, others

PQA issues: notices reissued to chairman, others

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reissued notices to Attorney General for Pakistan, Secretary Establishment Division and Secretary Ministry of Ports and Shipping. A two-judge bench of Justices Tassaduq Hussain Jillani and Nasirul Mulk resumed suo motu heari
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
PQA issues: notices reissued to chairman, others

PQA issues: notices reissued to chairman, others

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reissued notices to Attorney General for Pakistan, Secretary Establishment Division and Secretary Ministry of Ports and Shipping. A two-judge bench of Justices Tassaduq Hussain Jillani and Nasirul Mulk resumed suo motu heari
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
PQA issues: notices reissued to chairman, others

PQA issues: notices reissued to chairman, others

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reissued notices to Attorney General for Pakistan, Secretary Establishment Division and Secretary Ministry of Ports and Shipping. A two-judge bench of Justices Tassaduq Hussain Jillani and Nasirul Mulk resumed suo motu heari
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
By-poll results in Punjab: MQM moves Supreme Court

By-poll results in Punjab: MQM moves Supreme Court

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has approached the Supreme Court against alleged rigging committed by Punjab government in the recently by-polls. The party through its Punjab chapter vice president Shaheen Anwar Gillani filed a petition at Lahore registry
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
By-poll results in Punjab: MQM moves Supreme Court

By-poll results in Punjab: MQM moves Supreme Court

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has approached the Supreme Court against alleged rigging committed by Punjab government in the recently by-polls. The party through its Punjab chapter vice president Shaheen Anwar Gillani filed a petition at Lahore registry
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Mobile banking accounts touch 1.8 million mark

Mobile banking accounts touch 1.8 million mark

Mobile banking accounts have jumped to 1.8 million mark, depicting a remarkable growth of 25 percent during July-September quarter of 2012, according to Branchless Banking Newsletter released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday.
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (December 26, 2012) and the forecast for Thursday (December 27, 2012).

Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Committee again fails to settle CNG pricing formula

Committee again fails to settle CNG pricing formula

The special committee of the cabinet again failed to chalk out an acceptable CNG pricing formula, paralysing stakeholders directly attached with the sector since October 25. The committee meeting held with the objective to settle the CNG price issue here
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (December 26, 2012).

Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Committee again fails to settle CNG pricing formula

Committee again fails to settle CNG pricing formula

The special committee of the cabinet again failed to chalk out an acceptable CNG pricing formula, paralysing stakeholders directly attached with the sector since October 25. The committee meeting held with the objective to settle the CNG price issue here
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (December 26, 2012).

Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Committee again fails to settle CNG pricing formula

Committee again fails to settle CNG pricing formula

The special committee of the cabinet again failed to chalk out an acceptable CNG pricing formula, paralysing stakeholders directly attached with the sector since October 25. The committee meeting held with the objective to settle the CNG price issue here
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (December 26, 2012).

Published 27 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 Wednesday (December 26, 2012).

Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (December 26, 2012).

Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
91 paisa per unit increase in power tariff

91 paisa per unit increase in power tariff

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved an increase of 91 paisa per unit in tariff of power Distribution Companies (Discos) for November 2012 under monthly fuel adjustment mechanism. The regulator took this decision after a publi
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (December 26, 2012).

Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
91 paisa per unit increase in power tariff

91 paisa per unit increase in power tariff

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved an increase of 91 paisa per unit in tariff of power Distribution Companies (Discos) for November 2012 under monthly fuel adjustment mechanism. The regulator took this decision after a publi
Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:00am
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