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Print - 2013-02-28
Brent steadies near month-low under $113

Brent steadies near month-low under $113

Brent crude oil prices steadied near a month-low beneath $113 a barrel on Wednesday as traders weighed expectations the Federal Reserve's stimulus program will be maintained against the sixth straight weekly rise in US crude oil stockpiles. Inventories of
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Tokyo rubber falls

Tokyo rubber falls

Key Tokyo rubber futures fell to a two-month low on Wednesday, extending their previous day's slump, as political instability in Italy deepened after an election, worsening demand outlook even though China's buying was noted in the physical market. In the
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Corn climbs

Corn climbs

US corn futures rose 1.6 percent on Tuesday, pushing through the key $7-a-bushel level and notching their biggest gains in six weeks on bargain hunting and hopes that US supplies will gain traction with overseas buyers, traders said. "They are talking (ab
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Palm oil dips

Palm oil dips

Malaysian palm oil futures inched down on Wednesday to a near six-week low, stretching losses into a sixth straight session with investors remaining cautious that uncertain overseas markets could weigh on demand for the tropical oil. Prices had crept up 0
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Sugar moves up

Sugar moves up

ICE raw sugar futures turned positive after tapping a 2-1/2-year low on Wednesday, finding earlier support from a firm commodity complex as the US dollar fell, while cocoa traded little changed as rains improved the crop outlook in West Africa. Coffee pri
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Gold gains in New York

Gold gains in New York

Gold rose 1.3 percent on Tuesday, its biggest one-day gain in three months, as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's defence of US bond-buying stimulus boosted bullion's inflation-hedge appeal. The metal broke above $1,600 an ounce, extending its rally
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Gold down in Asia

Gold down in Asia

Gold edged lower on Wednesday, but held near a 1-1/2-week high hit in the previous session as the US Federal Reserve reassured investors of its commitment to loose monetary policy, burnishing bullion's appeal as a hedge against inflation. Spot gold edged
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Gold retreats in Europe

Gold retreats in Europe

Gold retreated on Wednesday, after rising more than 1 percent in the previous session, as fund investors cashed in some gains ahead of a second day of testimony by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. The metal posted its biggest one-day rise in three m
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat rises

US MIDDAY: wheat rises

US wheat futures rose early on Wednesday for a second straight day of gains, on hopes that recent price declines have drummed up interest for US supplies on the export market, traders said. Soyabean futures also firmed, supported by delays in getting rece
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold falls

US MIDDAY: gold falls

Gold fell 1 percent early on Wednesday, nearly erasing all of the previous session's gains, hit by disappointment over a lack of new Federal Reserve stimulus and deflation worries over across-the-board deep US spending cuts. A rally in US equities also we
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Setting up of modern labour complex on the cards

Setting up of modern labour complex on the cards

Workers Welfare Board (WWB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is seriously considering the offer of free provision of 2,000 Kanal land for the construction of a big and modern labour complex in district Nowshera. This was disclosed by KP Minister for Labour Sher Azam Wa
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
US helps Pakistanis explore their full potential

US helps Pakistanis explore their full potential

US Consul General Robert Reed joined KP Governor Shaukatullah Khan in a ceremony to launch a drug prevention awareness campaign in six major cities of Khyber Pakthunkhwa (KP) province (Peshawar, Mardan, Kohat, Charsada, Swat, and Noweshara).
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Payment of ad hoc relief allowance: PCCC yet to comply with court orders

Payment of ad hoc relief allowance: PCCC yet to comply with court orders

In a clear violation of a Sindh High Court (SHC) order, the Pakistan Central Cotton Committee (PCCC) is reluctant to process the payment of monthly emoluments as 20 percent ad-hoc relief allowance to its employees. Sources said that employees of the commi
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Workshop

Workshop

Women Business Development Centre (WBDC) Peshawar arranged an 8-day long skill workshop on "Cutting and Stitching) for training aspiring designers, present, potential entrepreneurs and students to pursue their career in the fashion designing industry.
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan donates 75,000 tonnes of wheat to WFP

Pakistan donates 75,000 tonnes of wheat to WFP

The Government of Pakistan announced a donation of 75,000 tonnes of wheat to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) at a time when critical funding shortages threatened the provision of emergency food assistance to almost one million displaced peop
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Fazl accused of not inviting Mehsuds, Maliks to APC

Fazl accused of not inviting Mehsuds, Maliks to APC

Expressing concern over the All Parties Conference (APC) being convened on February 28, to evolve consensus in the light of traditional tribal Jirga to hold formal talks with Taliban, the elders of Mehsud tribe said that Chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
PEAD extends activities to FATA youth

PEAD extends activities to FATA youth

Peace Education and Development Foundation (PEAD) after Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has extended its educational and peace promoting activities to Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA). The purpose of extending activities to FATA was to sensitize the youth abo
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Your 'unsafe' baggage

Your 'unsafe' baggage

I boarded PK 364 on Monday, 25th February from Karachi to Islamabad. Checked-in one soft bag and a carton. Upon reaching Islamabad, when the porter put my bag on the trolley I saw that the zip of my bag was broken as was the lock. Instead, the bag was tie
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
BP and Transocean: Friends in the field, foes at trial

BP and Transocean: Friends in the field, foes at trial

When the Deepwater Horizon oil rig was destroyed in an explosion and fire on April 20, 2010 in the Gulf of Mexico, Swiss-based Transocean not only lost nine employees and a multimillion dollar rig, its relationship with BP changed in an instant.
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Portugal seeks leniency from creditors as pressure grows

Portugal seeks leniency from creditors as pressure grows

Pressure is mounting on the Portuguese government to drop its austerity policies just as experts from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund are in Lisbon to assess Portugal's performance under its 78-billion-euro (102-billion-dollar) bail
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
VIEW POINT: Controversial figure

VIEW POINT: Controversial figure

Do you know who the following three personages were: Hafeez Jalandhari, Faiz Ahmad Faiz and Ashfaq Ahmed? "Of course", you're most likely to say, "Hafeez is the man who gave us our national anthem, and Faiz is revered across the political spectrum for his
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Power sector: profoundly poor performance

Power sector: profoundly poor performance

The Finance Ministry has identified the issues that continue to dog the energy sector namely line losses, incomplete corporatisation, weak governance, reliance on costly fuel ie furnace oil instead of a cheaper energy source like water, and massive receiv
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Enhanced credit to agriculture sector

Enhanced credit to agriculture sector

It is good to see that when banks are not very much interested in extending credit to private sector for a variety of reasons, they continue to increase their tilt towards the agricultural sector. According to the latest report of the State Bank on agricu
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Auto sector: Pamada terms CCP report anti-investment, baseless

Auto sector: Pamada terms CCP report anti-investment, baseless

Competition Commission of Pakistan's (CCP's) report on auto sector has been termed as "anti-investment, baseless and devastating for future plans and visions of investors and businessmen in the automobile industry," said Pakistan Auto Manufacturers Author
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Malaysian varsity team meets SU vice chancellor

Malaysian varsity team meets SU vice chancellor

A 5-member Malaysian delegation of Sains University held a meeting with Sindh University's (SU) vice chancellor Professor Dr Nazir Ahmed Mughal to discuss mutual relations and linkage and vowed to collaborate as soon as possible after the memorandum of un
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Delegation of academicians visits LUMHS

Delegation of academicians visits LUMHS

A joint delegation of 29 academicians from different medical universities and colleges of Punjab, Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa along with representatives of World Health Organisation (WHO) visited Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (L
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Man dies as flooded stream washes away a car

Man dies as flooded stream washes away a car

A man died and two others wounded when gushing rainwater in a nullah washed away a vehicle here on Wednesday. According to details, a Tank bound car coming from Dera Ismail Khan with three persons on board while passing through a flooded stream due to hea
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Weather causes delay in PIA flights

Weather causes delay in PIA flights

PIA flight PK 775 for the sector Islamabad-Bradford was delayed due to weather condition at Islamabad. PIA spokesman said here on Wednesday. The said flight departed from Islamabad at 3:40 PM after weather clearance. Citing news on media that the flight w
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
JACPIAE demands board's restructuring

JACPIAE demands board's restructuring

Restructuring of PIA board has been demanded by the Joint Action Committee of Pakistan International Airlines' Employees (JACPIAE) as one of the board members has tried to discredit the employees and management in public for something which was recommende
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
PIA being grilled over unpunctuality by Germany, India

PIA being grilled over unpunctuality by Germany, India

National flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), is being grilled continuously by its hosts at international destinations for delayed flights and putting passengers in trouble. According to well informed sources, Frankfurt Airport Slot Perfor
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
JI leader held in Lower Dir

JI leader held in Lower Dir

Central Vice Amir of the Jamaat-i-Islami Sirajul Haq has been arrested on Wednesday. According to a JI Spokesman, Sirajul Haq was booked in a case for a protest against a military operation in Bajaur in 2008 and he had been on bail. A civil judge in Lower
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Officials urged to work towards 'visible development'

Officials urged to work towards 'visible development'

The Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Ahmed Bux Narejo who has been nominated for NIPA training has stressed upon the government officers to work for visible development and good deliveries to the common people. He said that though our officers were tryin
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
NED University, KW&SB sign MoA

NED University, KW&SB sign MoA

NED University and Karachi Water & Sewerage Board on Wednesday (KW&SB) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) in order to bring the KW&SB laboratories up to the modern mark. Managing Director KW&SB Misbahuddin Farid and Vice Chancellor NED University
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Budget 2013-14: traders' bodies begin compiling proposals

Budget 2013-14: traders' bodies begin compiling proposals

Traders' bodies including Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) have initiated compiling proposals for the budget 2013-14 to be submitted to Federal Finance Ministry and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for their consideration and adaptation. The
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Budget 2013-14: traders' bodies begin compiling proposals

Budget 2013-14: traders' bodies begin compiling proposals

Traders' bodies including Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) have initiated compiling proposals for the budget 2013-14 to be submitted to Federal Finance Ministry and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for their consideration and adaptation. The
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Moon Star Panel wins KSE CBA polls

Moon Star Panel wins KSE CBA polls

The bi-annual election of KSE CBA Union was held recently, to elect CBA for the next term 2013-2014. Two parties contested for the election. Moon Star Penal and Book Pen Penal for the position of President, General Secretary, VP-I, VP-II, Joint Secretary,
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Blackout in Karachi: Nepra calls explanation from KESC

Blackout in Karachi: Nepra calls explanation from KESC

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has asked Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) to explain the reasons for blackout in Karachi recently. In a notice issued recently, sources claimed, the authority has demanded detailed answer to quer
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
DGI&I confiscates liquor worth Rs 100 million

DGI&I confiscates liquor worth Rs 100 million

Directorate General, Intelligence and Investigation (DGI&I) of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Karachi on Wednesday claimed to have confiscated huge quantity of liquor worth Rs 100 million and detained 11 suspects in a joint operation with Pakistan Mariti
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Sindh Assembly adopts new law to ban trade of human organs

Sindh Assembly adopts new law to ban trade of human organs

Lawmakers on Wednesday unanimously passed the Sindh Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues law 2013, banning human organs' trade in the province. The law also aims at facilitating removal, storage and transplantation of human organs and tissues for t
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Result of MA (Previous) exams announced

Result of MA (Previous) exams announced

Sindh University Controller of Examinations (Annual) Dr Naeem Tariq Narejo declared the result of MA (Previous) annual examination-2012 of various departments. According to declaration issued here on Wednesday, a total number of 4,056 candidates declared
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Petition against FBR chairman: notices issued

Petition against FBR chairman: notices issued

Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui, a judge of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Wednesday issued notice to Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and sought his reply in response to a writ petition filed by a member of Inland Revenue Service (IRS), who ques
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Pakistani fishermen kidnapping: Somali pirates given long-term sentences

Pakistani fishermen kidnapping: Somali pirates given long-term sentences

The Somali pirates responsible for the kidnapping of Pakistani fishermen have been given long-term sentences by a court in the Seychelles. The pirates were captured last year by the Danish Navy Vessel and handed over to the courts in the Seychelles for le
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Poet Yaad Siddiqui dies

Poet Yaad Siddiqui dies

Senior poet Yaad Siddiqui passed away Wednesday due to lungs failure at a local hospital, says a press release. Yaad Siddiqui was admitted to hospital after suffering lung ailment where he breathed his last. He leaves behind two sons, two daughters and a
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Sindh Assembly seeks early establishment of Hyderabad university

Sindh Assembly seeks early establishment of Hyderabad university

The Sindh Assembly on Wednesday unanimously adopted a joint resolution, urging the provincial government to quickly announce the establishment of a government-run university in Hyderabad. The resolution, which was moved by an MQM lawmaker, Syed Wasim Ahme
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
International conference on 'business management' begins

International conference on 'business management' begins

The University of Management and Technology, Lahore, is organising the third international conference on Business Management (ICoBM) at its campus on February 27 and 28. The theme of the conference is "Entrepreneurship, Competitiveness, and Academia".
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
NTC initiating probe into import of steel wire rods

NTC initiating probe into import of steel wire rods

In order to prevent massive import and protect the domestic industry, National Tariff Commission (NTC) is going to open probe into the import of steel wire rods as the commission's finding may pave way for an anti-dumping duty against the exporting countr
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
PTCL holds seminar on Hepatitis prevention

PTCL holds seminar on Hepatitis prevention

Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) organised a seminar on 'Prevention and Awareness of Hepatitis' at a local school in Karachi as part of the company's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. PTCL is organising a nation-wide dri
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Ninth International Safety & Security Exhibition 2013 inaugurated

Ninth International Safety & Security Exhibition 2013 inaugurated

Inspector General, Provincial Police officer, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Akbar Khan Hoti, said that there is a need to realise about the solutions present in front of us, and being citizens of Pakistan its we who will make the change possible in our cou
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Brazilian musical group to perform in Islamabad on March 1

Brazilian musical group to perform in Islamabad on March 1

The Embassy of Brazil proudly brings to Islamabad the innovative Brazilian Musical Group "Patubatê". In the hands of the musicians Fred Magalhães, Fernando Mazoni, Gustavo Lavoura, Pablo Maia and the DJ Leandronik, scrap is not junk, it is music, since Pa
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
PTV, Radio given Rs 9.63 billion aid during 2008-12

PTV, Radio given Rs 9.63 billion aid during 2008-12

Federal Government has provided Rs 9.63 billion as grant-in-aid to PTV and Radio Pakistan from 2008 to 2012 to bridge the gap between its income and expenditure. In written reply to a question, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira o
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Abacus celebrates 25 years of transforming business

Abacus celebrates 25 years of transforming business

AbacusConsulting, leading consulting, technology and outsourcing firm, commemorated its 25 years of successful business at a glittering event here at the Royal Palm Golf & Country Club Lahore, on February 23. For over a quarter of a century, Abacus has be
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Pak Oasis' work praised at International Water Summit

Pak Oasis' work praised at International Water Summit

At the inaugural of International Water Summit, held in tandem with the World Future Energy Summit at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from January 15-17, 2013, Pak Oasis exhibited a successful event, meeting with many potential clients fr
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Couple held for molesting and murder of girl

Couple held for molesting and murder of girl

The city police on Wednesday arrested a man and his girlfriend for allegedly killing a ten-year-old girl after rape. The couple dumped her body in a dry gutter after burning. Both of them also confessed to their involvement in murder of another girl.
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
APC to work out roadmap for peace in country: Fazl

APC to work out roadmap for peace in country: Fazl

Chief Jamiat Ulma-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman has said the all parties conference (APC) being held today (Thursday), will work our roadmap for restoration of peace in the country. Talking to media persons here on Wednesday, the JUI-F chief
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Lahore district: Aleem, Rasheed elected president, general secretary

Lahore district: Aleem, Rasheed elected president, general secretary

In the second phase of Pakistan Tahrik-e-Insaf intra-party elections, Abdul Aleem Khan and Abdul Rasheed Bhatti (Unity Group) have been elected as Lahore district president and general secretary, respectively, on Wednesday. While addressing a reception of
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
PTI completes intraparty polls in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PTI completes intraparty polls in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday completed its intra-party polls in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by electing provincial cabinet and tehsil and union council level under the different phases. The polling was held for slots of provincial president, gen
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
KhUJ condemns killing of journalist

KhUJ condemns killing of journalist

The journalist fraternity has strongly condemned the killing of a correspondent of a private news channel in North Waziristan Agency (NWA). In a joint press statement issued here on Wednesday, the Khyber Union of Journalists (KhUJ) and Peshawar Press Club
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
PTBA to take action against unauthorised blood banks

PTBA to take action against unauthorised blood banks

Punjab Blood Transfusion Authority (PBTA) decided that only a license holder Blood Bank would be authorised for transfusion of blood and strict legal action would be initiated against the delinquents. Parliamentary Secretary Health Punjab Dr Saeed Elahi,
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Civil Defence Day on March 1

Civil Defence Day on March 1

World Civil Defence Day would be observed on Friday in the country with the aim to highlight need for civil protection and preparation of civil societies for disaster risk prevention.
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
'Special judicial allowance': LHC overrules objection

'Special judicial allowance': LHC overrules objection

The Lahore High Court here on Wednesday overruled an objection of being not-maintainable put on a petition moved by employees of district judiciary seeking "special judicial allowance" as awarded to LHC employees. Petitioner Abdul Malik through Azhar Sidd
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
LTC issues 10,000 free bus cards to senior citizens

LTC issues 10,000 free bus cards to senior citizens

Fulfilling its social obligation, the Lahore Transport Company (LTC) has issued more than 10,000 free travelling bus cards to the senior citizen of Lahore for first time in the history of Pakistan. LTC is also providing free travelling concession to the d
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Smeda preparing new SME development strategy

Smeda preparing new SME development strategy

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda) has initiated the process to prepare a new SME development strategy focusing on creation of fresh employments and investment opportunities. Chief Executive Officer Smeda, Sardar Ahmad Nawaz Sukher
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
PEF plans to educate poor children

PEF plans to educate poor children

The Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) has envisaged an ambitious plan of educating the poor out of school children who didn't attend any formal schooling due to their abject poverty and lack of necessary resources. Under this plan, the foundation shall ar
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Nespak secures $500 million dam project in Afghanistan

Nespak secures $500 million dam project in Afghanistan

Nespak, a state organisation of Consulting Engineers, has achieved a breakthrough by securing a dam project in Afghanistan, said a press release issued on Wednesday. Nespak is the first Pakistani firm, which will design the dam on the Farah River in Bakhs
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Lawyers' strike enters ninth day

Lawyers' strike enters ninth day

The lawyers strike for Lahore High Court bench in the city has entered into ninth consecutive day on Wednesday. Hundreds of lawyers along with members of civil society, traders, journalist community and political organisation staged a protest rally which
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Need stressed to develop culture of investing in communities

Need stressed to develop culture of investing in communities

Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Dr Nadeem-ul-Haq said on Wednesday that there is a need to develop a culture of investing in communities. He also said that growth will take place only when we have a climate conducive to competitiveness. Deputy Chairma
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor launches drug abuse prevention drive

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor launches drug abuse prevention drive

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Engineer Shaukatullah launched the drug abuse prevention campaign in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa which will be carried forward in coming four months under the aegis of the Federal Government in collaboration with the United Nation's Org
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Pakistani doctors arrive in Gaza

Pakistani doctors arrive in Gaza

A delegation of Pakistani doctors and eye consultants belonging to Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) arrived in Gaza to provide free training to doctors and medical staff, and providing free treatment to patients affected from eye diseases.
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
NHA, JICA to establish research, training centre

NHA, JICA to establish research, training centre

In order to build, maintain and operate durable, economical, safe and environment-friendly highways, a seminar for establishment of "Highway Research and Training Centre (HRTC)" was jointly concluded by National Highway Authority (NHA) and Japan Internati
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Musharraf attack case: Supreme Court seeks record from JAG branch

Musharraf attack case: Supreme Court seeks record from JAG branch

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought complete record from Judge Advocate-General (JAG) branch pertaining to two accused allegedly involved in the attack on former Army Chief General Pervez Musharraf (Retd). A three-judge bench, led by Chief Justice Iftik
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (February 27, 2013) and the forecast for Thursday (February 28, 2013).

Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (February 27, 2013).

Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
ECP notifies 23 more election symbols

ECP notifies 23 more election symbols

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) issued a notification of 23 more election symbols for upcoming general elections following approval of President Asif Ali Zardari. The total number of election symbols has reached 193, while there are 227 register
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (February 27, 2013).

Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Petition against PIA chief: objection upheld

Petition against PIA chief: objection upheld

Lahore High Court Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial on Wednesday upheld the objection raised by registrar's office on a petition against holding office of Chairman PIA by Secretary Defence Lieutenant General Asif Yasin Malik (Retd). The CJ observed that Pres
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Tetra Pak unveils key packaging developments

Tetra Pak unveils key packaging developments

Tetra Pak, the world leader in food processing and packaging solutions, announced significant developments to its packaging solutions portfolio at Gulfood 2013, according to a press release issued here on Wednesday. The innovations deliver faster response
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Grenades hurled at Baloch Colony, Shah Faisal police stations

Grenades hurled at Baloch Colony, Shah Faisal police stations

Unidentified armed men on Wednesday night hurled hand grenades at Shah Faisal and Baloch Colony police stations. Police said that unknown armed men lobbed a hand grenade at Shah Faisal police station that damaged the outer wall of the station. A man, Sabi
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (February 27, 2013).

Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
PTEA hails release of Rs 2 billion funds for DLTL

PTEA hails release of Rs 2 billion funds for DLTL

Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) hailed the release of Rs 2 billion funds for Drawbacks on Local Taxes and Levies (DLTL), Export Financing Scheme and mark-up rates schemes and incentives, announced in Textile Policy (2009-14) and termed it a
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Wednesday (February 27, 2013) and for Thursday (February 28, 2013).
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (February 27, 2013).

Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
No verdict on banning license of Indian TV channels, Senate told

No verdict on banning license of Indian TV channels, Senate told

The Senate was told on Wednesday that Supreme Court had given no verdict banning license of Indian satellite TV channels, and no one had obtained license of Indian channels so far. The minister for information and broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira proposed a
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Wednesday (February 27, 2013).

Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
ISI operating no political cell, National Assembly body told

ISI operating no political cell, National Assembly body told

No election or political cell is being operated by any intelligence agency including ISI, Secretary Defence Lieutenant General Asif Yaseen Malik (Retd) stated before National Assembly's Standing Committee on Defence on Wednesday. Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho cha
Published 28 Feb, 2013 12:00am
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