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Print - 2013-03-10
AIMS organises international moot on liver diseases, transplantation

AIMS organises international moot on liver diseases, transplantation

The renowned Physician/Gastroentrology and head of Asian Institute of Medical Science (AIMS) Hyderabad Dr Sadiq Memon expressed his apprehensions over rapid increase of Liver Diseases and said that every 10th person in the country is infected with this di
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Growing crime rate adds to insecurity in Islamabad

Growing crime rate adds to insecurity in Islamabad

Crime rate in the Capital is increasing with each passing day and outlaws are on a looting spree due to poor planning of the Islamabad police. The incidents of violence, dacoities, robberies, murders, kidnapping, and other crimes are on the rise in the fe
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Loan, tax defaulter not eligible to hold party membership: ECP

Loan, tax defaulter not eligible to hold party membership: ECP

Election Commission on Saturday made it clear that even a loan or tax defaulter cannot hold the party membership. According to ECP sources, attention of party member is being diverted towards Section-V of the Political Parties Order. According to which, t
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Loan, tax defaulter not eligible to hold party membership: ECP

Loan, tax defaulter not eligible to hold party membership: ECP

Election Commission on Saturday made it clear that even a loan or tax defaulter cannot hold the party membership. According to ECP sources, attention of party member is being diverted towards Section-V of the Political Parties Order. According to which, t
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Veteran actress Aasia dies

Veteran actress Aasia dies

Aasia, a renowned actress who ruled Pakistan's film industry for years, died in Canada on Saturday. Aasia, who has long been living in Canada, starred in several Urdu and Punjabi films, including the popular Punjabi film Maula Jutt.
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Veteran actress Aasia dies

Veteran actress Aasia dies

Aasia, a renowned actress who ruled Pakistan's film industry for years, died in Canada on Saturday. Aasia, who has long been living in Canada, starred in several Urdu and Punjabi films, including the popular Punjabi film Maula Jutt.
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
AGP to continue during interim setup?

AGP to continue during interim setup?

Attorney General for Pakistan Irfan Qadir, who replaced Maulvi Anwarul Haq in April 2012, will continue in his office during caretaker setup until the President of the Pakistan deems it appropriate to appoint someone else.
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
AGP to continue during interim setup?

AGP to continue during interim setup?

Attorney General for Pakistan Irfan Qadir, who replaced Maulvi Anwarul Haq in April 2012, will continue in his office during caretaker setup until the President of the Pakistan deems it appropriate to appoint someone else.
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Non-duty paid vehicles: legalisation procedure amended

Non-duty paid vehicles: legalisation procedure amended

The Federal Board of Revenue on Saturday amended procedure for the legalisation of non-duty paid smuggled vehicles under the amnesty scheme. In this regard, the FBR has issued an SRO.185(I)/2013 here on Saturday amending the SRO. 172(I)/2013. When contact
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Non-duty paid vehicles: legalisation procedure amended

Non-duty paid vehicles: legalisation procedure amended

The Federal Board of Revenue on Saturday amended procedure for the legalisation of non-duty paid smuggled vehicles under the amnesty scheme. In this regard, the FBR has issued an SRO.185(I)/2013 here on Saturday amending the SRO. 172(I)/2013. When contact
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Non-duty paid vehicles: legalisation procedure amended

Non-duty paid vehicles: legalisation procedure amended

The Federal Board of Revenue on Saturday amended procedure for the legalisation of non-duty paid smuggled vehicles under the amnesty scheme. In this regard, the FBR has issued an SRO.185(I)/2013 here on Saturday amending the SRO. 172(I)/2013. When contact
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Eighteen killed in two Afghan suicide attacks

Eighteen killed in two Afghan suicide attacks

At least 18 people including eight children and a policeman were killed and 15 others injured Saturday in two separate suicide attacks in Afghanistan, officials said. Eight children and a policeman were killed and two civilians injured when a suicide bomb
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Eighteen killed in two Afghan suicide attacks

Eighteen killed in two Afghan suicide attacks

At least 18 people including eight children and a policeman were killed and 15 others injured Saturday in two separate suicide attacks in Afghanistan, officials said. Eight children and a policeman were killed and two civilians injured when a suicide bomb
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
RPP case: Supreme Court decides to hear Prime Minister''s plea

RPP case: Supreme Court decides to hear Prime Minister''s plea

The Supreme Court on Saturday decided to conduct hearing in response to Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf''s letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan through which he had requested him to form a judicial commission to investigate the Rental Power Plants ca
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
RPP case: Supreme Court decides to hear Prime Minister's plea

RPP case: Supreme Court decides to hear Prime Minister's plea

The Supreme Court on Saturday decided to conduct hearing in response to Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf's letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan through which he had requested him to form a judicial commission to investigate the Rental Power Plants cas
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
RPP case: Supreme Court decides to hear Prime Minister's plea

RPP case: Supreme Court decides to hear Prime Minister's plea

The Supreme Court on Saturday decided to conduct hearing in response to Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf's letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan through which he had requested him to form a judicial commission to investigate the Rental Power Plants cas
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
USDA cuts global cotton stock estimate on higher demand

USDA cuts global cotton stock estimate on higher demand

The US government on Friday cut its forecast of global cotton inventory for the marketing year to end-July due to expectations of higher demand as China, home to the world''s No 1 textile industry, continues to bulk up its strategic stockpile of fibre.
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
USDA cuts global cotton stock estimate on higher demand

USDA cuts global cotton stock estimate on higher demand

The US government on Friday cut its forecast of global cotton inventory for the marketing year to end-July due to expectations of higher demand as China, home to the world's No 1 textile industry, continues to bulk up its strategic stockpile of fibre.
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
USDA cuts global cotton stock estimate on higher demand

USDA cuts global cotton stock estimate on higher demand

The US government on Friday cut its forecast of global cotton inventory for the marketing year to end-July due to expectations of higher demand as China, home to the world's No 1 textile industry, continues to bulk up its strategic stockpile of fibre.
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Upward trend seen in prices of essential kitchen items

Upward trend seen in prices of essential kitchen items

Prices of most of the essential kitchen items including tea, formula milk and some vegetables registered upward trend during the last week as compared to the proceeding week, reveals a survey conducted by Business Recorder here on Saturday.
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Upward trend seen in prices of essential kitchen items

Upward trend seen in prices of essential kitchen items

Prices of most of the essential kitchen items including tea, formula milk and some vegetables registered upward trend during the last week as compared to the proceeding week, reveals a survey conducted by Business Recorder here on Saturday.
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Upward trend seen in prices of essential kitchen items

Upward trend seen in prices of essential kitchen items

Prices of most of the essential kitchen items including tea, formula milk and some vegetables registered upward trend during the last week as compared to the proceeding week, reveals a survey conducted by Business Recorder here on Saturday.
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Commercial counsellors: IHC grants status quo

Commercial counsellors: IHC grants status quo

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has granted status quo against the entire selection process of Commercial Counsellors for Pakistan''s Missions abroad on a petition filed by Ahsan Ali Mangi, an officer of District Management Group (DMG). The Special Selecti
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Commercial counsellors: IHC grants status quo

Commercial counsellors: IHC grants status quo

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has granted status quo against the entire selection process of Commercial Counsellors for Pakistan's Missions abroad on a petition filed by Ahsan Ali Mangi, an officer of District Management Group (DMG). The Special Selectio
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Commercial counsellors: IHC grants status quo

Commercial counsellors: IHC grants status quo

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has granted status quo against the entire selection process of Commercial Counsellors for Pakistan's Missions abroad on a petition filed by Ahsan Ali Mangi, an officer of District Management Group (DMG). The Special Selectio
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Prime Minister prays for peace at Ajmer shrine

Prime Minister prays for peace at Ajmer shrine

Premier Raja Pervez Ashraf on Saturday prayed for peace in his country at a 13th-century Muslim shrine in northern India on a lightning visit in which politics was kept off the agenda. Ashraf and his family prayed at the revered shrine of Sufi saint Hazra
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Prime Minister prays for peace at Ajmer shrine

Prime Minister prays for peace at Ajmer shrine

Premier Raja Pervez Ashraf on Saturday prayed for peace in his country at a 13th-century Muslim shrine in northern India on a lightning visit in which politics was kept off the agenda. Ashraf and his family prayed at the revered shrine of Sufi saint Hazra
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
US buries two Civil War sailors, 151 years later

US buries two Civil War sailors, 151 years later

The remains of two sailors who died aboard a famed US Civil War ship were buried with full military honours on Friday, 151 years after their groundbreaking vessel fought a crucial battle. The skeletons of the unidentified crew members were recovered in 20
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Obama pushes ahead with export control changes

Obama pushes ahead with export control changes

The Obama administration has notified Congress of plans to modify US weapon and ammunition export controls to make it easier for American companies to export spare parts for aircraft and gas turbine engines, the White House said on Friday. President Barac
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Suu Kyi urges party unity amid squabbles

Suu Kyi urges party unity amid squabbles

Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Saturday called for her once-banned party to unify amid concerns that internal squabbles could undermine its push for power at historic polls in 2015. Speaking at the first ever congress of her popular but p
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
LHC premises: steps taken to prevent rowdiness

LHC premises: steps taken to prevent rowdiness

The Police has started preventive proceedings for creating rowdiness in the Lahore High Court premises and sent the complaint to the court of Magistrate. According to details, on February 25, when court allowed a woman, Mumtaz Bibi to go with her spouse h
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Another injured of Abbas Town blast dies

Another injured of Abbas Town blast dies

Another victim of Abbas Town blast succumbed to her injuries in a hospital of Karachi increasing death of the bombing to 51. An Afghan victim of Abbas Town tragedy, a woman Azmaish 51, who was under treatment in a private hospital, succumbed to her injuri
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
SNGPL increases textile mills' gas supply to three days

SNGPL increases textile mills' gas supply to three days

The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL) has increased the frequency of gas supply to textile industry from the existing two days to three days a week. All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) had sought immediate resumption of five days a week ga
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
UAF announces best worker award for employees

UAF announces best worker award for employees

First time the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) will announce the Best Worker Award for the employees ranging from grade 1 to 16 in order to recognise their countless efforts for the development of the varsity in particular and for country in ge
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
General elections to be held in mid-May: Hoti

General elections to be held in mid-May: Hoti

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Amir Haider Khan Hoti on Saturday said that upcoming general elections would be held by mid of May 2013, adding consensus on the name of interim chief minister would be made in next two or three days. Addressing the oath
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
LNG import: one bidder declared non-compliant

LNG import: one bidder declared non-compliant

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources has asked Sui Southern Gas Company Limited Board of Directors to try and finalise their recommendations for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) import so that it can be placed before the Federal Cabinet scheduled to mee
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
LNG import: one bidder declared non-compliant

LNG import: one bidder declared non-compliant

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources has asked Sui Southern Gas Company Limited Board of Directors to try and finalise their recommendations for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) import so that it can be placed before the Federal Cabinet scheduled to mee
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
LNG import: one bidder declared non-compliant

LNG import: one bidder declared non-compliant

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources has asked Sui Southern Gas Company Limited Board of Directors to try and finalise their recommendations for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) import so that it can be placed before the Federal Cabinet scheduled to mee
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Six killed in Peshawar mosque blast

Six killed in Peshawar mosque blast

At least six people including a prayers' leader were killed in a powerful explosion inside a mosque of busy commercial and thickly populated Baqir locality here on Saturday. Talking to media persons, on the site of the blast, Superinten-dent Police (SP) C
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Six killed in Peshawar mosque blast

Six killed in Peshawar mosque blast

At least six people including a prayers' leader were killed in a powerful explosion inside a mosque of busy commercial and thickly populated Baqir locality here on Saturday. Talking to media persons, on the site of the blast, Superinten-dent Police (SP) C
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Accusations of blasphemy: protestors burn Christian homes in Lahore

Accusations of blasphemy: protestors burn Christian homes in Lahore

An enraged mob on Saturday ransacked a large number of houses belonging to members of Christian community in Badami Bagh area of Lahore "to take revenge of blasphemy" allegedly committed by a Christian man. Police had already booked 26-year-old accused Sa
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Accusations of blasphemy: protestors burn Christian homes in Lahore

Accusations of blasphemy: protestors burn Christian homes in Lahore

An enraged mob on Saturday ransacked a large number of houses belonging to members of Christian community in Badami Bagh area of Lahore "to take revenge of blasphemy" allegedly committed by a Christian man. Police had already booked 26-year-old accused Sa
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH

YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (February 01 - February 28 2013)

Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (March 09, 2013) and the forecast for Sunday (March 10, 2013).

Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (March 09, 2013).

Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (March 09, 2013) and for Sunday (March 10, 2013).
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (March 09, 2013).

Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 09, 2013).

Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (March 09, 2013).

Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 09, 2013).

Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 09, 2013).

Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 09, 2013).

Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 09, 2013).

Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 09, 2013).

Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (March 09, 2013).

Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (March 09, 2013).

Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (March 09, 2013).

Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (March 09, 2013).

Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (March 09, 2013).

Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firm trend

THE RUPEE: firm trend

The rupee showed no change against the dollar on the open market on Saturday in the process of slow trading, dealers said. The rupee held the overnight levels versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 99.00 and Rs 99.25, they said. While, the rupee g
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firm trend

THE RUPEE: firm trend

The rupee showed no change against the dollar on the open market on Saturday in the process of slow trading, dealers said. The rupee held the overnight levels versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 99.00 and Rs 99.25, they said. While, the rupee g
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (March 09, 2013).

Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
World currencies and dollar

World currencies and dollar

Value of the dollar in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Saturday (March 09, 2013).

Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Message from Chairman WAPDA

Message from Chairman WAPDA

To day is a day of great satisfaction for WAPDA, as Darawat Dam Project has successfully been completed to give a way to progress and prosperity for the people residing in backward and remote areas. Darawat Dam has been constructed under Participatory Pro
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Message from Federal Secretary Water & Power

Message from Federal Secretary Water & Power

It is a matter of satisfaction and pride for the Ministry of Water and Power, Government of Pakistan, and WAPDA to have Darawat Dam Project completed. The project, for which the ground-breaking ceremony was graced by the President Islamic Republic of Paki
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Message from Federal Minister Water & Power

Message from Federal Minister Water & Power

We are thankful to Almighty Allah for his blessings to complete yet another project ie Darawat Dam. The Project, completed under the special initiatives of the President. Asif Ali Zardari, is of immense importance for social development and economic uplif
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Message from Prime Minister of Pakistan

Message from Prime Minister of Pakistan

I am pleased to learn that Darawat Dam Project has been completed. The inauguration of this dam is part of efforts that the democratic government is making to overcome electricity shortages in the country. I would like to appreciate the Ministry of Water
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Message from President of Pakistan

Message from President of Pakistan

On the auspicious occasion of the inauguration of Darawat Dam Project, I wish to congratulate Ministry of Water and Power, WAPDA and all those who have been associated with the building of this project. I also wish to appreciate the Chinese contractors an
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
India may stop Iran oil imports as insurers back out

India may stop Iran oil imports as insurers back out

Indian refiners may be forced to halt imports of Iranian crude oil after insurance firms said refineries processing oil from Iran will no longer be covered, a report said Saturday. Western sanctions aimed at halting Iran's alleged nuclear weapons programm
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
IFC eyes energy, mining investment in Liberia

IFC eyes energy, mining investment in Liberia

The International Finance Corporation is eyeing investment in Liberia in sectors including energy, mining and finance, its Chief Operating Officer, Rashad Kaldany, told Reuters. Kaldany said that the IFC, the lending arm of the World Bank, wanted to stimu
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
BHP Billiton to sell 10 assets

BHP Billiton to sell 10 assets

BHP Billiton Ltd, the world's largest miner, is concentrating on about 10 assets as it looks for opportunities to divest to cut debt and simplify the business, the company said on Saturday. "Consistent with our commitment to simplify the portfolio, we con
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Saudi Arabia ups crude output, cuts supply slightly

Saudi Arabia ups crude output, cuts supply slightly

Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia pumped 9.15 million barrels per day of crude oil in February, an industry source said on Saturday, slightly up from the 9.05 million bpd it produced in January. However, the kingdom slightly cut supply in February to 9.16 mil
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
German public sector workers win above-inflation pay rise

German public sector workers win above-inflation pay rise

German's regional public service workers have won a 5.6 percent pay hike over two years, negotiators said on Saturday, another of the above-inflation rises intended to help the country's euro zone neighbours. Germany's federal election in September has em
Published 10 Mar, 2013 12:00am
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