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Print - 2013-02-05
British former minister faces jail after guilty plea

British former minister faces jail after guilty plea

Former British energy secretary Chris Huhne faces time behind bars after pleading guilty on Monday to perverting the course of justice by asking his then wife in 2003 to accept a penalty for a speeding offence he had committed. A senior member of the Libe
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Former Iran bank chief found with $70 million cheque

Former Iran bank chief found with $70 million cheque

The former head of Iran's central bank, Tahmasb Mazaheri, has been found in possession of a cheque worth 54 million euros ($70 million) by German authorities, the Bild am Sonntag weekly reported. Mazaheri, in charge of the central bank until 2008, was sea
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Hungarian Railways trains women drivers for first time

Hungarian Railways trains women drivers for first time

Hungarian Railways (MAV) on Monday began training female train drivers for the first time in its 145-year history. "There is no coal to shovel or heavy weights to lift these days, which makes the job more suitable and attractive for women," MAV spokesman
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Suicide bomber kills 22 in Iraq

Suicide bomber kills 22 in Iraq

A suicide bomber attacked a government-backed militia in Iraq on Monday, killing at least 22 people in an apparent attempt by Sunni insurgents to provoke unrest against Shia Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki. Dressed in civilian clothes, the bomber infiltrate
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Commerzbank warns of more charges, posts quarterly loss

Commerzbank warns of more charges, posts quarterly loss

Commerzbank posted a worse-than-expected quarterly loss on Monday that was saddled by heavy writedowns and said more charges would follow as it slashes up to 6,000 jobs. Germany's second-biggest bank revealed a fourth-quarter net loss of 720 million euros
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Commerzbank warns of more charges, posts quarterly loss

Commerzbank warns of more charges, posts quarterly loss

Commerzbank posted a worse-than-expected quarterly loss on Monday that was saddled by heavy writedowns and said more charges would follow as it slashes up to 6,000 jobs. Germany's second-biggest bank revealed a fourth-quarter net loss of 720 million euros
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Australian dream gets costly as cities outprice Europe, US

Australian dream gets costly as cities outprice Europe, US

The cost of living the Australian dream has surged with Sydney and Melbourne among the five most expensive cities in the world, outstripping most European and US locations, according to an annual survey released on Monday. Asia and Australasia account for
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Gauge of US business investment plans edges lower

Gauge of US business investment plans edges lower

A gauge of US business investment plans dropped in December, a possible sign companies were losing confidence in the economy's strength due to fears over tighter fiscal policy. The data released on Monday by the Commerce Department also gave some positive
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Barclays announces departure of senior bank staff

Barclays announces departure of senior bank staff

Barclays on Monday said that its finance director and top legal expert had decided to leave the bank, as the British lender undergoes a shake-up in the wake of the Libor rate-rigging scandal. "Barclays has today announced that the Group Finance Director C
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Europe removes agriculture barriers to US trade talks

Europe removes agriculture barriers to US trade talks

The European Union dropped its ban on some US meat imports on Monday in a gesture aimed at starting talks on a free-trade pact that would encompass about half the world's economic output. Brussels and Washington want to deepen a relationship that accounts
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
OECD urges Germany to take in more migrant workers

OECD urges Germany to take in more migrant workers

Germany will need a big increase in skilled immigrant labour in coming years, from both inside and outside the European Union, to make up for the ageing of its workforce, the OECD said on Monday. Germany's policy on highly skilled immigrants is one of the
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Global consumer confidence dips, Indians still most optimistic

Global consumer confidence dips, Indians still most optimistic

Global consumer confidence dipped at the end of last year, a survey showed on Monday, and more than 60 percent of respondents said the next 12 months would not be a good time to spend. Concerns about US budget talks, which have since eased, and worries ab
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Britain needs coherent strategy to be energy efficient: Prime Minister

Britain needs coherent strategy to be energy efficient: Prime Minister

Britain needs a single coherent strategy to become the most energy-efficient country in Europe, Prime Minister David Cameron said in one of his strongest speeches on the value of a low-carbon economy on Monday. Cameron spoke at the launch of a new program
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Irish exchequer swings to rare surplus on bank sale

Irish exchequer swings to rare surplus on bank sale

Ireland's exchequer recorded a rare surplus in January after the government sold of 1 billion euros ($1.4 billion) of debt in part state-owned Bank of Ireland, the country's finance ministry said on Monday. The sale of contingent capital notes at a slight
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
EU leaders look for ways to rescue budget summit

EU leaders look for ways to rescue budget summit

Europe's leaders struggled on Monday to rescue summit talks on the EU's trillion-euro budget, with Italy and Germany on a collision course over cuts demanded by Britain, and France warning of a breakdown in negotiations. "The negotiations are very difficu
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
India's rice exports to fall this year

India's rice exports to fall this year

India's rice exports look likely to fall about a quarter this year as it faces one-off cost spikes and rivals such as Vietnam, Pakistan and Myanmar sell at a discount of $35 to $50 a tonne, traders said. India, the world's biggest rice producer after Chin
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Shanghai copper surges

Shanghai copper surges

Copper futures in Shanghai rallied to four-month peaks on Monday, boosted by brightening prospects for global demand after a string of reports last week showed industrial activity ramping up in the world's top two economies. The most active May contract o
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Copper prices rise

Copper prices rise

Copper rose on Monday as confidence in the outlook for growth increased after data pointed to strength in the US economy and a modest rebound in Chinese factory activity, but prices slipped from four-month highs as the dollar gained. Benchmark copper on t
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Oil prices drop

Oil prices drop

Brent crude oil future prices dropped in tandem with equities on Monday as traders locked in profits after three weeks of gains that added around 10 percent to oil prices since the beginning of December. The selling came across markets, as the S&P 500 and
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Tokyo rubber futures rise

Tokyo rubber futures rise

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures rose 4.3 percent on Monday to a 10-month high as a weaker yen and strength in commodities and the stock market spurred buying. The benchmark rubber contract on the Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) for July delivery rose 9.8
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Palm oil rises on dry weather fears

Palm oil rises on dry weather fears

Malaysian palm oil futures edged up on Monday and posted a fourth straight session of gains, tracking higher soybeans and soyabean oil on persistent concerns over dry weather in Argentina. US soyabeans were trading near a six-week high despite scattered s
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Robusta coffee falls, raw sugar consolidates

Robusta coffee falls, raw sugar consolidates

Robusta coffee futures on Liffe turned lower after surging to the highest level in more than three months on Monday as buying on supply concerns dried up, while raw sugar on ICE consolidated after reaching a three-week high. Arabica coffee futures on ICE
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Gold edges up in Asia

Gold edges up in Asia

Gold ticked up on Monday but failed to climb above a recent narrow trading range as mostly upbeat US data took some shine off the precious metal, which withers when economic recovery gains traction. Recent upbeat economic data from key economies suggested
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Gold down in Europe

Gold down in Europe

Gold edged lower on Monday as investors exited positions after mostly upbeat US data signalled that the economic recovery is gaining traction, while a dip in stock markets and a stronger dollar added pressure. Platinum group metals outperformed, with pall
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soya rises

US MIDDAY: soya rises

US soyabeans climbed about 1 percent early on Monday to a seven-week high on steady export demand and unfavourable weather in South America slowed the harvest in northern Brazil and threatened crops in Argentina. Corn and wheat turned lower on concerns ab
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
US MIDDAY: platinum rises

US MIDDAY: platinum rises

Platinum rose early on Monday after mostly upbeat US data signalled the economic recovery is gaining traction, with a soft earnings update from the world's biggest platinum miner and strong monthly US car sales reports adding to support.
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Philanthropists urged to donate to NIMRA

Philanthropists urged to donate to NIMRA

The participants of the seminar on cancer have called upon the philanthropists to generously donate to NIMRA so that if could be able to carry out its noble cause of providing cancer treatment of poor and needy people of the province.
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Whale fish dissected to ascertain death causes

Whale fish dissected to ascertain death causes

A number of national research institutes on Monday carried out dissection of the dead whale shark to ascertain causes behind the endangered marine specie's death, officials said.
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Children's role towards environment stressed

Children's role towards environment stressed

The younger generation has a constructive role to play with commitment towards the betterment of environment. Indus Motor and WWF through Pakistan Nature Carnival are providing the required awareness. This was stated by Minister for Environment Government
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Sindh University to remain closed today

Sindh University to remain closed today

The Sindh University (SU) Jamshoro and all its campuses will remain closed (today) on February 5, 2013 on account of Kashmir Solidarity Day. According to a circular issued here on Monday by the Registrar, Sindh University Jamshoro and its campuses will re
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
MQM opposes resolution to pay homage to Memon

MQM opposes resolution to pay homage to Memon

MQM on Monday opposed the tabling of a resolution which the Sindh Culture Minister, Sussui Palejo had moved to pay tribute to Sindhi intellectual, the late Sirajul Haq Memon. Two lawmakers of MQM - Syed Sardar Ahmed and Faisal Sabzwari outrightly rejected
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
PIA's bane, foreign carrier's boon

PIA's bane, foreign carrier's boon

Ill planning on the part of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in picking up pilgrims during the current highly profitable Umrah season has proved a boon for Saudia and Shaheen Airlines. According to informed sources planning, no additional flights in
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
466 uplift schemes completed in Hyderabad district

466 uplift schemes completed in Hyderabad district

The Deputy Commissioner Hyderabad Agha Shah Nawaz Babar has said that as many as 466 different development schemes have been completed by the present democratic government only in the Works and Communication Sector with the total cost of Rs 2419.235 milli
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Toxic drugs in local markets

Toxic drugs in local markets

Pakistan is one such country where people lose their lives due to criminal negligence of their government. The deaths caused by a cough syrup in Punjab have posed a question to the efficiency of Drug Regulatory Authority (DRA) which has a mandate to super
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Gloomy mood on Syria at Munich Security Conference

Gloomy mood on Syria at Munich Security Conference

The annual Munich Security Conference bills itself as aiming to prevent or resolve the world's conflicts, but the gloomy consensus of this year's meeting was that there is no quick end in sight to the bloodiest conflict of them all, Syria. Since the natio
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
SPOTLIGHT: Donkey years? No, much worse!

SPOTLIGHT: Donkey years? No, much worse!

In business concerns, whether industries or commercial enterprises, there is a two-word term used to describe an employee's experience whose length does not have much to show by way of worthwhile achievements or innovative landmarks touched by the employe
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
The parting kick?

The parting kick?

In an editorial about the "long march" on Islamabad, and the approaching (really?) general elections, The Economist said the "transition would be historic: never in Pakistan's violent and unstable history has an elected leader served a full term and passe
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Kashmir Solidarity Day

Kashmir Solidarity Day

Kashmir Day is being observed all over Pakistan today to show solidarity with the Kashmiri people's struggle for independence from India, and draw world attention to this unfinished part of the Subcontinent's partition agenda. Having fought two full-fledg
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
MFN status to India

MFN status to India

There are vested interests, both within India and Pakistan, who don't want free trade and friendly, even normal, relationship between the two countries because of obvious reasons. Hamid Malhi, President of Basmati Growers Association (BGA), also joined th
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Peshawariites irked by unhygienic conditions

Peshawariites irked by unhygienic conditions

The persistent torrential rains here at the provincial metropolis exposed the poor management of the sanitation and sewerage system as complete chaos was witnessed due to the rain water flooding the main roads and slum-localities. The heavy spell downpour
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
PU vice chancellor expresses solidarity with Kashmiris

PU vice chancellor expresses solidarity with Kashmiris

Punjab University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Mujahid Kamran has expressed solidarity with Kashmiri with regard to Kashmir Solidarity Day. In his press statement, the VC said that the freedom movement would bring fruit soon and the blood of Kashmiris wou
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Nawaz supports Resolution

Nawaz supports Resolution

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has said that Pakistan would continue its vigorous political, diplomatic and moral support for the Kashmir cause and one such February 5 would come when the Kashmir issue would have bee
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Resolution of Kashmir issue as per UN resolutions sought

Resolution of Kashmir issue as per UN resolutions sought

Activists of Muslim Students Federation (MSF) on Monday staged a rally to show solidarity with Kashmiri, demanding for resolve of the core issue of Kashmir accordance with UN resolutions. The rally was held in connection with the 'Kashmir Day' being obser
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
APML to express solidarity with Kashmiris today

APML to express solidarity with Kashmiris today

APML would express solidarity with Kashmiris today on January 5, 2013, on the eve of Kashmir day: Only the visionary leadership like Pervez Musharraf can resolve the issue of Kashmir, said Aasia Ishaque spokesperson APML. In a statement, she said that Kas
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Speakers for enhanced links between industry and academia

Speakers for enhanced links between industry and academia

Speakers at a conference on "Materials Technology" stressed the need for enhancing industry and academia linkages for economic stability and solving energy and other issues. A three-day Materials Technology (MATTECH) was organised by American Society of M
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Zardari inquires about Altaf's health

Zardari inquires about Altaf's health

President Zardari, who is currently in London to attend a trilateral conference for Afghan peace, telephoned Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain and inquired about his health. He expressed his concern over his chest infection. The President
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
PHMA seeks Prime Minister's intervention to end protest by transporters

PHMA seeks Prime Minister's intervention to end protest by transporters

Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PHMA) on Monday sought intervention of Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf to end transporters' strike in Karachi, which has disrupted timely delivery of export consignments causing huge loss to the na
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Violation of ban on jobs: ECP may take up issue on Thursday

Violation of ban on jobs: ECP may take up issue on Thursday

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will likely to take up Thursday the matter related to the alleged violation of the commission's directive about banning all kinds of government recruitments at federal and provincial level, sources said.
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
ANP demands end to governor's rule in Balochistan

ANP demands end to governor's rule in Balochistan

After JUI (F) and BNP (Awami), the two coalition partners in the former Balochistan government, Awami National Party (ANP) has also demanded for lifting Governor rule in the province. Talking to media outside the Parliament House on Monday, Senator Afrasi
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
FPCCI responds to Strategic Trade Policy Framework

FPCCI responds to Strategic Trade Policy Framework

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has issued its response to the Strategic Trade Policy (STP) Framework announced earlier this week by the Ministry of Commerce. While commenting on the export target of 95 billion dollars
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Governor inaugurates UVAS equine diagnostics, clinic

Governor inaugurates UVAS equine diagnostics, clinic

Governor Punjab Makhdoom Ahmed Mahmood inaugurated UVAS equine diagnostics and clinic established by the University of Veterinary and Animal Science (UVAS) at the Lahore Race Club, Rakh Chandra, Kot Lakhpat. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, the Governo
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
'Lesco to convert all mixed feeders into dedicated ones'

'Lesco to convert all mixed feeders into dedicated ones'

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) will convert all mixed feeders into dedicated ones to ensure continuous power supply to the industry. Lesco Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Saleem said while he was speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan has the highest rate of breast cancer in Asia

Pakistan has the highest rate of breast cancer in Asia

Pakistan has the highest rate of breast cancer in the Asia as 40,000 women die of the fatal disease in the country. This was stated by speakers at a seminar held in connection with World Cancer Day which was arranged by the Directorate of Medical Sciences
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
'Khadim-e-Aala Relief Card' distribution under way

'Khadim-e-Aala Relief Card' distribution under way

Pursuant to the directions of Chief Minister Punjab, the process of distribution of 'Khadim-e-Aala Relief Card' worth Rs 20,000 among 22,500 flood affected families of Tehsil Rojhan has been initiated and the exercise would be completed within two weeks.
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
'Elahi-era worst example of commission, nepotism'

'Elahi-era worst example of commission, nepotism'

Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab Syed Zaeem Hussain Qadri has criticised Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi for doing nothing to the people of Punjab, except corruption, loot and mega scandals during his tenure as chief executive of the province.
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Young doctors step up protest

Young doctors step up protest

The Young Doctors Association (YDA) on Monday turned their protest movement into hunger strike against victimisation by the government, and vowed to continue until their demands were met. It may be noted that young doctors were due to hold protest camp ou
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Cement exports continue to decline, but local consumption improves

Cement exports continue to decline, but local consumption improves

A slow recovery in domestic cement consumption during first seven months of this fiscal saved the day for the cement industry which has been constantly losing its export market since last year. January was another good month for domestic market and bad fo
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
UHS to hold international seminar on breast cancer

UHS to hold international seminar on breast cancer

Leading surgeons from the UK will share their experiences and latest advancement on breast cancer at an international seminar to be held under the auspices of the University of Health Sciences (UHS) here on February 07. The theme of the seminar is "Surgic
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Partition of Punjab will harm federation: Punjab Forum

Partition of Punjab will harm federation: Punjab Forum

Punjab Forum, an NGO dedicated to protecting rights of Punjab, has warned the rulers that partition of Punjab would harm the Federation as it would open gates for split of other provinces. It said the issue of new provinces is brainchild of ruling cabal,
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Malika Pukhraj remembered

Malika Pukhraj remembered

The 9th death anniversary of great legendary classical musician and singer Malika Pukhraj was observed on Monday. Malika Pukhraj was born in village Mirpur and when she grew up her mother moved to Kanak Mandi area of Jammu, in present occupied Jammu and K
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Online learning leaps ahead with US partnership

Online learning leaps ahead with US partnership

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) launched a co-operative partnership on Monday with the US San Jose State University (SJSU). This three-year agreement will increase access to online learning for students throughout Pakistan. "Online learning will open
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Survey shows Telenor most preferred employer in telecom industry

Survey shows Telenor most preferred employer in telecom industry

Telenor Pakistan has been ranked as the top employer in the country amongst various sectors, as per the survey conducted by ROZEE.PK in collaboration with Yougov, a leading global opinion pollster based in UK. Compensation and benefits, brand image, caree
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Textile exporters for setting up of 'Low Productivity Support Fund'

Textile exporters for setting up of 'Low Productivity Support Fund'

Textile exporters have urged the government to set up 'Low Productivity Support Fund' to support domestic industry, which is badly affected by energy crisis. They have showed disappointment over the announcement of what they said unrealistic trade policy
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Unknown armed men manhandle PTA members

Unknown armed men manhandle PTA members

Unknown men armed with sophisticated arms, wearing capital police uniform entered Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) headquarters and manhandled Member Finance and Member Technical, it is learnt. "The armed persons dragged both the PTA members fro
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Baldia factory fire: another victim identified through DNA test

Baldia factory fire: another victim identified through DNA test

Another victim of the Baldia factory fire, whose body was lying in Edhi's cold storage, was identified on Monday through DNA test. According to sources, one more identified body was taken by the family while 19 other unidentified bodies are still with Edh
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Dubai-bound plane makes emergency landing

Dubai-bound plane makes emergency landing

A Dubai-bound Shaheen Air flight made an emergency landing at the Allama Iqbal International Airport on Monday after the aircraft was hit by a bird. According to sources, NL-766 took off at 12.30 pm and only after 15 minutes landed back at Lahore airport,
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Minor killed in wall collapse

Minor killed in wall collapse

A minor boy was killed when a wall of his house collapsed at Matani village in the outskirts of Peshawar, while 15 others, including six factory workers were injured in rain-related incidents, here on Monday. Police said a four-year-old boy, Imran, was ki
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Kashmir dispute root cause of Indo-Pak tension: Wattoo

Kashmir dispute root cause of Indo-Pak tension: Wattoo

Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Balitistan Mian Manzoor Ahmad Wattoo has said that the Kashmir dispute is the root cause of tension between Pakistan and India and it should be resolved as per aspirations of the Kashmiri people. Addressing a news c
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
National Assembly pays homage to Jam Yousuf

National Assembly pays homage to Jam Yousuf

The National Assembly on Monday offered Fateha for the departed soul of Minister for Privatisation and former Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Muhammad Yousuf and paid tribute to him for his meritorious services for the people of his province. Minister for
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor for provision of quality education in Fata

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor for provision of quality education in Fata

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Barrister Masood Kausar has said that the Fata education is meant to serve specific purpose of providing quality education especially through capacity building of the model and public schools working both in the public and pri
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
January 26 to February 1, 2013: political violence claims 73 lives

January 26 to February 1, 2013: political violence claims 73 lives

Seventy-three people were killed in 43 incidents of political violence between January 26 and February 1, 2013, while another 20 were injured and one kidnapped. Civilians remained the most affected, constituting 77 percent of the total victims, a 14 perce
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
WBDC holds training workshop

WBDC holds training workshop

Skill Development Workshops on innovative and marketable arts has been a regular part of Women Business Development Centre's (WBDC) operation. In this regard, a one-day skill workshop on "Makeup 101" was arranged by WBDC-Peshawar rack holders, incubates a
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
CAA official escapes arrest

CAA official escapes arrest

Deputy Manager Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Islamabad Airport Sardar Javed Attique here Monday escaped arrest by Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) after Lahore High Court dismissed his bail. ANF accused Attique of assisting smuggling of 3.5kg heroine and issue
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Balloting for tractors: ceremony held

Balloting for tractors: ceremony held

Sindh Minister for Fisheries Zahid Hussain Bhurgari has said that agriculture is backbone of the economy of province of Sindh and present government has provided facilities and incentives for progress of agriculture sector. This he observed while addressi
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Annual symposium on hypertension from February 8

Annual symposium on hypertension from February 8

Pakistan Hypertension League (PHL) is organising annual symposium in various cities of Pakistan to disseminate latest knowledge about hypertension and this year Hyderabad was nominated to organise annual symposium. Professor Feroz Memon of Isra University
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Three more killed in Karachi

Three more killed in Karachi

At least three persons were killed in different incidents of violence in city on Monday, police and rescue sources said. In first incident, a man was gunned down in Baber Market, New Karachi in the limits of Khwaja Ajmeer Nagri police station. The decease
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Siemens to set up 132KV Grid at Aga Khan Hospital

Siemens to set up 132KV Grid at Aga Khan Hospital

Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) and Aga Khan Hospital and Medical College Foundation (AKHMCF) have signed contract agreements with Siemens Pakistan for establishment of a 132KV GIS Grid Station at AKHMCF premises, at a total cost of Rs 680.7 millio
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
LSE to remain closed today

LSE to remain closed today

The Lahore Stock Exchange will remain closed on February 5 (today) on account of Kashmir Day, says a circular issued here Monday.
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (February 04, 2013) and the forecast for Tuesday (February 05, 2013).

Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Global paper fair concludes

Global paper fair concludes

Premier Paper-world Frankfurt, Germany, which is world's leading international trade fair for paper, office supplies and stationery items, was held from January 26 to 29, 2013 in Frankfurt, Germany. According to Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TD
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (February 04, 2013).

Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Four held with arms, narcotics

Four held with arms, narcotics

Law enforcement agency and ANF arrested four suspects recovering arms and narcotics from their possession in Kila Abdullah district. LEA sources said on Monday that acting on a tipoff, LEA and Anti Narcotics Force conducted raid at a place and captured fo
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (February 04, 2013).

Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
IBA wins CFA Institute Research Challenge

IBA wins CFA Institute Research Challenge

At the local final of the CFA Institute Research Challenge 2012-13, hosted by CFA Pakistan at a local hotel, and attended by the cream of the capital markets, students of Institute of Business Administration (IBA) emerged as winners to represent Pakistan
Published 05 Feb, 2013 12:00am
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