News Archives for Print - 2013-02-10

Wheat cultivated on much less land: PAF

Wheat has been cultivated on 0.7 million acres less land against the target of above 10 million acres land this year in Punjab. These views were expressed by Pakistan Agri Forum (PAF) Chairman Muhammad Ibrahim Mughal while talking to APP on Saturday. He f

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Governor gives go-ahead for UET, Kohat Campus

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor, Barrister Masood Kausar has given go- ahead for establishment of the Kohat Campus of Peshawar-based University of Engineering and Technology at Sheikhan in Kohat on Saturday and acquisition of 1.000 kanal land, for which, he s

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Q2 2012-13: property tax collection in Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa decilines

The collection of property taxes in Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) reportedly decreased during the second quarter of the current fiscal year against collection in Punjab and Balochistan, according to fiscal operation 2012-13.

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Two injured during protests in IHK

In occupied Kashmir, at least two people have been injured in the protests in Sopore and Baramulla on Saturday against the hanging of Indian Parliament attack convict Muhammad Afzal Guru. Curfew has been imposed across occupied valley after Afzal Guru was

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Azad Kashmir ST refund claims: systemic objections FBR allows overruling

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) allowed overruling of objections raised by the system in sales tax refund claims where suppliers are registered with Azad Kashmir and manual verification is done by tax authorities in the same region. Sources said on Sat

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Another injured of Orakzai blast succumbs to injuries

Another injured of Orakzai Agency bomb explosion expired in Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) rising the death toll of the incident to 13 while out of the total injured shifted to the hospital have been discharged. Hashim 25, son of Roghan Shah, a resident of T

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

'Decision on gas supply to Punjab unacceptable'

The All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) on Saturday said decision of the government to provide natural gas to CNG outlets for two days a week is unworkable and unacceptable. CNG closure for 22 days a month would not provide any relief to masses deprived

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

India committed grave blunder: Yasin Malik

Afzal Guru's execution is akin to murdering the law and the Constitution of India, Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Yasin Malik said on Saturday. Malik, who was accompanied by some local members of the JKLF, is on a hunger strike

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Guru's hanging: Kashmiri Jihadis vow revenge

Ameer of Tehrik-ul-Mujahiddin, an organisation of freedom fighters in Occupied Kashmir, Sheikh Jameel-ur-Rehman expressing grave resentment over hanging of Afzal Guru on Saturday said that Congress martyred Afzal Guru just to get the votes of extremist Hi

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Hoti supports present ECP composition

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Amir Haider Khan Hoti said on Saturday that the demand for reconstitution of Election Commission was bid to delay elections in the country. He stressed that there was no need to create any controversy against the formati

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

IHC judges: government urged to file petition

Pakistan Bar Council on Saturday recommended to the federal government to file an independent petition in the Supreme Court with a plea for the constitution of a larger bench in order to what he said avoid future controversies over judges' seniority in th

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

At least six killed in Peshawar

At least six people were killed and another one left injured in two separate incidents occurred here on Saturday. According to police sources, the first incident was occurred on Sher Shah Suri Road near Governor House, Peshawar, when unknown armed persons

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

All resources to be utilised to meet energy requirements: chief minister Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that if Pakistan wants to join the ranks of the developed nations, all out resources will have to be utilised to meet the energy requirements and generation of power from alternative resources. He sai

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Elections to be held on time: Naek

Senator and minister for Law and Justice Farooq H. Naek on Saturday said elections would be held on time, despite Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri's petition for reconstitution of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Swiss authorities cannot open cases against Zardari: Naek

Swiss authorities have informed the government that they cannot open graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari in line with an order from the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Law Minister Farooq Naek said on Saturday, according to India's PTI news agency.

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Swiss authorities cannot open cases against Zardari: Naek

Swiss authorities have informed the government that they cannot open graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari in line with an order from the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Law Minister Farooq Naek said on Saturday, according to India's PTI news agency.

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Import of Indian: vegetables hits tunnel farming across country

Import of Indian vegetables is having a marked impact on tunnel farming business across the country. According to stakeholders, tunnel farming which had made appreciable progress and gained some popularity in the last few years, appears to have not only l

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Certificates awarding ceremony held at BBSUL

The award ceremony of certificates and diplomas for short courses at Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University, Lyari (BBSUL) was held at the BBSUL auditorium here on Saturday. Successful candidates were distributed certificates for short courses and diplomas nam

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

NBP applauded for wining Corporate Ambassador award

People from different walks of life applauded NBP for its role in different sectors of like as community development, disaster relief, women emancipation, infrastructure development, environment, water purification and sanitation, special children, sports

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Vegetable prices decrease

Vegetable prices have registered a fall in the past few days. So this reduction in prices has allowed some relief to the common man. The retailers attributed the drop in prices to better supply of vegetables from upcountry. Prices of almost all vegetable

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Hoti urges political parties to find out solution to terrorism

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ameer Haider Khan Hoti has said that terrorism is not the problem of only ANP, but a national issue and political parties and including religio-political parties should sit together to search out solution to it. Talking

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Occupied Kashmir: India rejects OIC idea for sending fact-finding mission

Strongly rejecting Organisation of Islamic Co-operation's suggestion of allowing an OIC fact-finding mission to occupied Jammu and Kashmir to assess rights situation there, India said the grouping has no "locus standi" on such matters and termed suggestio

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

PPP will opt for seat adjustment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Saifullah Khan

The Pakistan People Party's provincial president, Anwar Saifullah Khan has once again reaffirmed the resolve that his party would not enter into electoral-alliance with any political party in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, however, seat-to-seat adjustment at dif

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Not a single penny paid for huge by-catch!

A boat skipper who recently pulled a dead whale shark to the dock from deep sea realised his mistake after the harbour authorities refused him to pay for his huge by-catch. The cost of the dead carcass may range between Rs 50,000 and Rs 75,000, officials

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Quetta blast kills one

A powerful explosion rocked Kuchlak on Saturday afternoon, a Quetta suburb, killing one person and injuring at least three others. According to police, explosive device planted in a car burst at a stones throw from the Kuchlak Police Station.

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

IT-1 and IT-2 for TY10: 'amendments cannot be made with retrospective effect'

The Federal Board of Revenue has proposed amendments to the income tax returns IT-1 (Tax return for companies) and IT-2 (Tax return for Individual and AOP) retrospectively for the Tax Year 2010.

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

'Khanz' holds exhibition

Easy Breezy Chic recently kicked-off its very first exhibition in Karachi at "Prince Jewellers" with immense success. The crowd turnout at the event bore proof to this fact. Irene Johnson, the event organiser, put it in her own words, "The turnout was jus

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Lawyers stage sit-in against colleague's killing

Lawyers on Saturday staged a sit-in to protest against the killing of a senior lawyer, M M Tariq, who was shot dead the other day in the city. Lawyers of the Sindh High Court, City Court and Malir Court also boycotted court proceedings. Unknown persons ha

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

53 candidates apply for PPP tickets to contest on Peshawar district seats

As many as 53 candidates have applied for Pakistan Peoples' Party ticket to contest on four National Assembly and 11 Provincial Assembly seats in next general election from Peshawar district.

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

USAID-funded programme: research scholars submit proposals

Research scholars have presented their proposals for Second Research Competitive Grants Conference Program here on Saturday to Pakistan Strategy Support Programme funded by the USAID. The research proposals mainly encompassed vibrant markets and improved

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

SNGPL restoring gas supply to Punjab CNG sector next week

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has decided to restore gas supply to the CNG sector of Punjab from next week. While talking to Business Recorder Managing Director SNGPL Arif Hameed said that due to the extreme weather conditions in the w

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Prostate cancer: Environmental factors as potential promoters identified

Various environmental factors related to industrial chemicals have been identified as potential promoters of prostate cancer, which is mainly a disease affecting men above and around the age of 50.

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

BoD PSM delays approval of CEO's perks, privileges

The Board of Directors (BoD) of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) has reportedly not approved perks and privileges of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the steel mills despite the passage of nine months since his appointment.

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Qaim condoles death of Manzar Imam

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah on Saturday arrived at the residence of late Manzar Imam, MPA who was martyred a few days ago. He offered fateha and condoled with bereaved family on the sad demise of Manzar Imam. He paid tributes to deceased MPA a

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Outdated electoral system not acceptable: Farooq Sattar

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) deputy convenor, Dr Farooq Sattar has said that failure in election reforms in two months would mean to sustain the old outdated system which was not acceptable at all. Addressing a seminar of Council of Pakistan Newspapers

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

CDGR fails to remove industrial units from residential areas

The City District Government Rawalpindi (CDGR) has failed to remove industrial units from residential areas or to ensure fire safety measure in these units. Under the Local Government Ordinance 2001, no industrial unit can be established or commercial act

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

PML-N to participate in ANP's APC: Nawaz

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has said that his party will participate in the All Parties Conference (APC) of the Awami National Party (ANP). This he stated while talking to a private TV channel at the residence of Corporate

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Exposure to mercury: developing states facing increasing health, environmental risks: UNEP report

Communities in developing countries are facing increasing health and environmental risks linked to exposure to mercury, according to new studies by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The UNEP report, 'Global Mercury Assessment 2013', assesse

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Seminary student among four killed in Karachi

At least four persons, including a seminary student, were killed in separate incidents of violence in various localities of the Sindh metropolis on Saturday. Unidentified armed riders shot and killed Syed Qamar Raza Naqvi, 30, after a heated debate near G

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

First General Conference of PAECO beginning from today

The National Assembly will host the first ever General Conference of the Parliamentary Assembly of Economic Co-operation Organisation (PAECO) to be held in Islamabad from 10th to 13th February. The Speakers and Parliamentarians from the ECO Parliaments wi

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Most of essential kitchen items'' prices remain stable

Prices of most of the essential kitchen items remained stable last week as compared to preceding week, reveals a survey conducted by Business Recorder here on Saturday. The survey noted vegetables'' prices remained stable last week as compared to t

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Most of essential kitchen items' prices remain stable

Prices of most of the essential kitchen items remained stable last week as compared to preceding week, reveals a survey conducted by Business Recorder here on Saturday. The survey noted vegetables' prices remained stable last week as compared to th

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Most of essential kitchen items' prices remain stable

Prices of most of the essential kitchen items remained stable last week as compared to preceding week, reveals a survey conducted by Business Recorder here on Saturday. The survey noted vegetables' prices remained stable last week as compared to th

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Support grows for US 'drone court' to review lethal strikes

During a fresh round of debate this week over President Barack Obama's claim that he can unilaterally order lethal strikes by unmanned aircraft against US citizens, some lawmakers proposed a middle ground: a special federal "drone court" that would approv

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Support grows for US 'drone court' to review lethal strikes

During a fresh round of debate this week over President Barack Obama's claim that he can unilaterally order lethal strikes by unmanned aircraft against US citizens, some lawmakers proposed a middle ground: a special federal "drone court" that would approv

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Bangladesh ferry sinking kills 14

At least 14 people died and five were still missing after a ferry carrying 50 people collided with a sand barge and sank on Bangladesh's giant Meghna River on Friday, officials said on Saturday. "Rescuers found 12 bodies inside the salvaged ferry, while t

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Bangladesh ferry sinking kills 14

At least 14 people died and five were still missing after a ferry carrying 50 people collided with a sand barge and sank on Bangladesh's giant Meghna River on Friday, officials said on Saturday. "Rescuers found 12 bodies inside the salvaged ferry, while t

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Egypt court orders YouTube block over anti-Islam film

A court in Egypt on Saturday ordered that video-sharing website YouTube be blocked for a month for hosting a highly blasphemous film that triggered deadly outrage across the Muslim world last year. The court ruled the authorities must take measures to blo

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Egypt court orders YouTube block over anti-Islam film

A court in Egypt on Saturday ordered that video-sharing website YouTube be blocked for a month for hosting a highly blasphemous film that triggered deadly outrage across the Muslim world last year. The court ruled the authorities must take measures to blo

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Malik Riaz, son granted bail

An accountability court on Saturday granted bail to real estate tycoon Malik Riaz Hussain and his son Ahmed Ali Riaz Malik, chief executive officer of Bahria Town, in a land scam case. The court also accepted NAB's request for hearing to withdraw referenc

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Malik Riaz, son granted bail

An accountability court on Saturday granted bail to real estate tycoon Malik Riaz Hussain and his son Ahmed Ali Riaz Malik, chief executive officer of Bahria Town, in a land scam case. The court also accepted NAB's request for hearing to withdraw referenc

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

President visits Data Darbar

President Asif Ali Zardari visited Data Darbar along with Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Saturday. President had arrived Lahore a day earlier, meeting political leadership of the PPP in connection with upcoming general elections. He is also expected to call on

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

President visits Data Darbar

President Asif Ali Zardari visited Data Darbar along with Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Saturday. President had arrived Lahore a day earlier, meeting political leadership of the PPP in connection with upcoming general elections. He is also expected to call on

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

US blizzard kills two, leaves thousands without power

A record-breaking blizzard packing hurricane-force winds pummelled the north-eastern United States on Saturday, causing at least two storm-related deaths, cutting power to 700,000 homes and businesses and shutting down travel. The mammoth storm that stret

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

US blizzard kills two, leaves thousands without power

A record-breaking blizzard packing hurricane-force winds pummelled the north-eastern United States on Saturday, causing at least two storm-related deaths, cutting power to 700,000 homes and businesses and shutting down travel. The mammoth storm that stret

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Shell''s shock move jumpstarts oil benchmark reform debate

Royal Dutch Shell upended the oil world on Friday, unilaterally rewriting the rules of the market that sets the basis of billions of dollars of oil world-wide, risking a liquidity-sapping confrontation with other actors. In a notice published on its websi

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Shell's shock move jumpstarts oil benchmark reform debate

Royal Dutch Shell upended the oil world on Friday, unilaterally rewriting the rules of the market that sets the basis of billions of dollars of oil world-wide, risking a liquidity-sapping confrontation with other actors. In a notice published on its websi

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Shell's shock move jumpstarts oil benchmark reform debate

Royal Dutch Shell upended the oil world on Friday, unilaterally rewriting the rules of the market that sets the basis of billions of dollars of oil world-wide, risking a liquidity-sapping confrontation with other actors. In a notice published on its websi

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Anti-graft bodies being used as political weapons: Bokhari

Institutions combating corruption are being used as political weapons, Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Fasih Bokhari said on Saturday. Talking to media persons at a local hotel here, Bokhari said that Pakistani society was heading tow

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Anti-graft bodies being used as political weapons: Bokhari

Institutions combating corruption are being used as political weapons, Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Fasih Bokhari said on Saturday. Talking to media persons at a local hotel here, Bokhari said that Pakistani society was heading tow

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Raja arrives on a five-day official visit to UK

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, who arrived here Saturday on a five-day official visit to the United Kingdom, was warmly received at the Heathrow airport. Accompanied by first lady Nusrat Pervez Ashraf, the Premier is on his first official visit to the

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Raja arrives on a five-day official visit to UK

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, who arrived here Saturday on a five-day official visit to the United Kingdom, was warmly received at the Heathrow airport. Accompanied by first lady Nusrat Pervez Ashraf, the Premier is on his first official visit to the

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

ADRC ''orders'': FBR yet to implement orders of FTO

The Federal Board of Revenue has yet to implement the orders of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Muhammad Shoaib Suddle to provide ''orders'' passed by the FBR on the recommendations of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committees (ADRCs) to the applic

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

ADRC 'orders': FBR yet to implement orders of FTO

The Federal Board of Revenue has yet to implement the orders of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Muhammad Shoaib Suddle to provide 'orders' passed by the FBR on the recommendations of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committees (ADRCs) to the applican

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

ADRC 'orders': FBR yet to implement orders of FTO

The Federal Board of Revenue has yet to implement the orders of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Muhammad Shoaib Suddle to provide 'orders' passed by the FBR on the recommendations of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committees (ADRCs) to the applican

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Exports to US under GSP down drastically

Pakistan exports to the United States under the cover of General System of Preferences (GSP) have declined to $130.686 million in 2011 from $169.474 million in 2009, well-informed sources told Business Recorder.

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Exports to US under GSP down drastically

Pakistan exports to the United States under the cover of General System of Preferences (GSP) have declined to $130.686 million in 2011 from $169.474 million in 2009, well-informed sources told Business Recorder.

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Exports to US under GSP down drastically

Pakistan exports to the United States under the cover of General System of Preferences (GSP) have declined to $130.686 million in 2011 from $169.474 million in 2009, well-informed sources told Business Recorder.

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Guru hanged, curfew imposed on IHK

Afzal Guru, a Kashmiri freedom fighter allegedly involved in deadly attack on Indian parliament in 2001, was executed on Saturday morning after his final mercy plea was rejected by Indian President Pranab Mukherjee. The execution triggered protests on bot

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Guru hanged, curfew imposed on IHK

Afzal Guru, a Kashmiri freedom fighter allegedly involved in deadly attack on Indian parliament in 2001, was executed on Saturday morning after his final mercy plea was rejected by Indian President Pranab Mukherjee. The execution triggered protests on bot

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Big powers set to respond if Iran addresses nuclear concerns: Kerry

Major powers are ready to respond if Iran comes to February 26 nuclear talks prepared to discuss "real substance" and address questions about its nuclear programme, US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday. The powers - Britain, China, France, Germ

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Big powers set to respond if Iran addresses nuclear concerns: Kerry

Major powers are ready to respond if Iran comes to February 26 nuclear talks prepared to discuss "real substance" and address questions about its nuclear programme, US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday. The powers - Britain, China, France, Germ

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Fazl invited to US-Taliban talks: Hafiz

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F leader Hafiz Hussain Ahmed has said the party's Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman is in Qatar as he is invited to the US-Taliban talks. Various reports say the United States was holding talks with the Taliban to persuade the militant grou

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Fazl invited to US-Taliban talks: Hafiz

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F leader Hafiz Hussain Ahmed has said the party's Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman is in Qatar as he is invited to the US-Taliban talks. Various reports say the United States was holding talks with the Taliban to persuade the militant grou

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Tight budget may force Pentagon to cut forces: Dempsey

The Pentagon will have to cut the size of US military forces for the second time in as many years if across-the-board spending reductions of $470 billion over 10 years take effect March 1, the top US military officer said on Saturday.

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Tight budget may force Pentagon to cut forces: Dempsey

The Pentagon will have to cut the size of US military forces for the second time in as many years if across-the-board spending reductions of $470 billion over 10 years take effect March 1, the top US military officer said on Saturday.

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

White House warns of damaging 'sequestration' spending cuts

The White House said on Friday that government spending cuts due to take effect March 1 would have harsh consequences for ordinary Americans and the US economy, seeking to turn up pressure on Congress to come up with a plan to avoid what Washington calls

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

White House warns of damaging 'sequestration' spending cuts

The White House said on Friday that government spending cuts due to take effect March 1 would have harsh consequences for ordinary Americans and the US economy, seeking to turn up pressure on Congress to come up with a plan to avoid what Washington calls

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Relentless government borrowing likely

The State Bank of Pakistan projects substantial borrowings from the banking system by the government to meet its budgetary needs between now and end June since it sees no signs of external financing which has been zero thus far, compared to the budgeted a

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Relentless government borrowing likely

The State Bank of Pakistan projects substantial borrowings from the banking system by the government to meet its budgetary needs between now and end June since it sees no signs of external financing which has been zero thus far, compared to the budgeted a

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Relentless government borrowing likely

The State Bank of Pakistan projects substantial borrowings from the banking system by the government to meet its budgetary needs between now and end June since it sees no signs of external financing which has been zero thus far, compared to the budgeted a

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Assad reshuffles cabinet

President Bashar al-Assad reshuffled his cabinet Saturday as regime warplanes raided rebel areas in a bid to end the stalemate in Syria's deadly civil war and hopes for a political solution appeared to founder. Syria is in the depths of an unprecedented e

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Assad reshuffles cabinet

President Bashar al-Assad reshuffled his cabinet Saturday as regime warplanes raided rebel areas in a bid to end the stalemate in Syria's deadly civil war and hopes for a political solution appeared to founder. Syria is in the depths of an unprecedented e

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

PML-N, JUI-F, JI, nationalists, others forge alliance in Sindh

The ten-party anti-PPP grouping on Saturday formally announced forming an electoral alliance in Sindh. Representatives of Pakistan Muslim League -Nawaz (PML-N), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), Jamaat-i-Islami (JI), National Peoples Party (NPP), Jamiat

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

PML-N, JUI-F, JI, nationalists, others forge alliance in Sindh

The ten-party anti-PPP grouping on Saturday formally announced forming an electoral alliance in Sindh. Representatives of Pakistan Muslim League -Nawaz (PML-N), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), Jamaat-i-Islami (JI), National Peoples Party (NPP), Jamiat

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

BISP employees' regularisation: ECP ready to take up the matter: official

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is ready to take up the matter of regularisation of contract employees in Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) on any written complaint, an ECP official said.

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

BISP employees' regularisation: ECP ready to take up the matter: official

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is ready to take up the matter of regularisation of contract employees in Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) on any written complaint, an ECP official said.

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Engineer Shaukat named Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor

Engineer Shaukat Ullah, former Federal Minister for Safron, has been appointed as Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by President Asif Ali Zardari on the advice of Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf.

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Engineer Shaukat named Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor

Engineer Shaukat Ullah, former Federal Minister for Safron, has been appointed as Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by President Asif Ali Zardari on the advice of Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf.

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

CJP-led bench to hear Qadri's petition from tomorrow

The Supreme Court on Saturday constituted a three-judge bench to take up a constitutional petition of Minhajul Quran International (MQI) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri. He has sought court's directions for reconstitution of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

CJP-led bench to hear Qadri's petition from tomorrow

The Supreme Court on Saturday constituted a three-judge bench to take up a constitutional petition of Minhajul Quran International (MQI) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri. He has sought court's directions for reconstitution of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (February 09, 2013).

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Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (February 09, 2013).

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Saturday (February 09, 2013).

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Saturday (February 09, 2013).

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 20	278.48
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 20	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 20	156.31
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 20	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 20	1.26
Euro to USD / Dec 20	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 20	5,930.85
India Sensex / Dec 20	78,041.59
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 20	38,701.90
Nasdaq / Dec 20	19,572.60
Hang Seng / Dec 20	19,720.70
FTSE 100 / Dec 20	8,084.36
Dow Jones / Dec 20	42,840.26
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 20	19,884.75

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 20	69.46
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 20	234,311
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 20	2,622.91
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 20	68.06
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 21	17,585
Petrol/Litre / Dec 22	252.10

Stock	Price
Media Times Ltd / Dec 20 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	2.37 ▲ 0.37 (18.50%)
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	7.23 ▲ 1.00 (16.05%)
Ist.Capital Sec / Dec 20 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	2.12 ▲ 0.26 (13.98%)
Khalid Siraj / Dec 20 Khalid Siraj Textile Mills Limited(KSTM)	9.60 ▲ 0.97 (11.24%)
Aruj Industries / Dec 20 Aruj Industries Limited(ARUJ)	9.90 ▲ 0.98 (10.99%)
Escorts Bank / Dec 20 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	4.79 ▲ 0.47 (10.88%)
Cresent Jute / Dec 20 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	4.20 ▲ 0.40 (10.53%)
S.G.Power / Dec 20 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	11.19 ▲ 1.02 (10.03%)
P.T.C.L. / Dec 20 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	25.80 ▲ 2.35 (10.02%)

Stock	Price
LSE Financial Serv. / Dec 20 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	16.25 ▼ -1.81 (-10.02%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Dec 20 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	41.93 ▼ -4.66 (-10.00%)
Maqbool Tex. / Dec 20 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	31.05 ▼ -3.45 (-10.00%)
Reliance Cotton / Dec 20 Reliance Cotton Spinning Mills Limited(RCML)	621 ▼ -69.00 (-10.00%)
Sanghar Sugar / Dec 20 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	27.72 ▼ -3.08 (-10.00%)
Olympia Mills / Dec 20 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	34.58 ▼ -3.84 (-9.99%)
Nagina Cot. / Dec 20 Nagina Cotton Mills Limited(NAGC)	48.92 ▼ -5.41 (-9.96%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 20 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	11.39 ▼ -1.26 (-9.96%)
Arpak Int. / Dec 20 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	65.22 ▼ -7.19 (-9.93%)

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WorldCall Telecom / Dec 20 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,645,248 ▲ 0.10
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 20 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	81,901,542 ▲ 0.16
Cnergyico PK / Dec 20 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	68,345,098 ▲ 0.12
Pak Elektron / Dec 20 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	57,974,101 ▲ 1.47
Pak Refinery / Dec 20 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	45,251,944 ▲ 0.40
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	43,240,462 ▲ 1.00
Sui South Gas / Dec 20 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	40,539,001 ▼ -0.74
B.O.Punjab / Dec 20 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	35,598,669 ▲ 0.24
Symmetry Group / Dec 20 Symmetry Group Limited(SYM)	34,869,613 ▼ -0.72

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