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Print - 2013-04-01
Dubai utility DEWA says sees no more sukuk issues before 2015

Dubai utility DEWA says sees no more sukuk issues before 2015

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is not expecting to issue more Islamic bonds before 2015 if electricity demand growth in the Gulf Arab emirate remains steady, its chief executive said on Wednesday.
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Dubai utility DEWA says sees no more sukuk issues before 2015

Dubai utility DEWA says sees no more sukuk issues before 2015

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is not expecting to issue more Islamic bonds before 2015 if electricity demand growth in the Gulf Arab emirate remains steady, its chief executive said on Wednesday.
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Oil veteran Gandur plans Canada IPO for Oryx Petroleum

Oil veteran Gandur plans Canada IPO for Oryx Petroleum

Addax & Oryx Group (AOG), chaired by billionaire Jean Claude Gandur, plans to list its oil exploration subsidiary Oryx Petroleum in Canada, the firm said on its website. Oil industry veteran Gandur was catapulted onto the Forbes rich list in 2009 when he
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Oil veteran Gandur plans Canada IPO for Oryx Petroleum

Oil veteran Gandur plans Canada IPO for Oryx Petroleum

Addax & Oryx Group (AOG), chaired by billionaire Jean Claude Gandur, plans to list its oil exploration subsidiary Oryx Petroleum in Canada, the firm said on its website. Oil industry veteran Gandur was catapulted onto the Forbes rich list in 2009 when he
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Denmark's ISS overhauls debt ready for IPO

Denmark's ISS overhauls debt ready for IPO

Danish outsourcing firm ISS has refinanced and amended and extended its debt pile to pave the way for a potential IPO, banking sources said on Monday. Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, Nordea and UBS were advising on the A&E as well as on the refinancing.
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Denmark's ISS overhauls debt ready for IPO

Denmark's ISS overhauls debt ready for IPO

Danish outsourcing firm ISS has refinanced and amended and extended its debt pile to pave the way for a potential IPO, banking sources said on Monday. Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, Nordea and UBS were advising on the A&E as well as on the refinancing.
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
France sells extra 278 million euros of linker bonds

France sells extra 278 million euros of linker bonds

France sold an additional 278 million euros ($361.32 million) of inflation-linked bonds on Monday following an auction last week, debt management agency Agence France Tresor said.
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
France sells extra 278 million euros of linker bonds

France sells extra 278 million euros of linker bonds

France sold an additional 278 million euros ($361.32 million) of inflation-linked bonds on Monday following an auction last week, debt management agency Agence France Tresor said.
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
HellermannTyton takes orders for London listing

HellermannTyton takes orders for London listing

Cabling equipment maker HellermannTyton has set a guide price range of 190 to 235 pence per share for its London listing this month, two sources close to the sale said on Thursday. HellermannTyton joins British insurer esure and estate agent Countrywide i
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Residents flee fierce Aleppo clashes: watchdog

Residents flee fierce Aleppo clashes: watchdog

Fierce fighting between Syrian rebels and regime forces has sparked an exodus of residents from the Sheikh Maqsud district of the northern city of Aleppo, a watchdog group said on Sunday.
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Indonesia's president takes reins of crisis-hit party

Indonesia's president takes reins of crisis-hit party

Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono took full control of the ruling Democratic Party Sunday in a bid to salvage its tumbling popularity ahead of elections in 2014. Yudhoyono, 63, who is the party's founder and heads its executive body and advis
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Italian president at centre of storm as deadlock continues

Italian president at centre of storm as deadlock continues

Italy's 87-year-old President Giorgio Napolitano will face the greatest test of his career during his final weeks in office as he tries to end the stand-off preventing a new government being formed more than a month after elections.
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Five children under 10 die in France house fire

Five children under 10 die in France house fire

Five children between the ages of two and 10 died when a fire ravaged their home in northern France overnight while staying with their divorced father who was seriously burned trying to save them, officials said Sunday. In Saint-Quentin, a town about 130
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Dar es Salaam building collapse toll hits 25

Dar es Salaam building collapse toll hits 25

The death toll from a building which collapsed in Tanzania's economic capital Dar es Salaam reached 25 Sunday, officials said as hope faded of finding those missing two days after the accident.
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
At least 12 killed in Mexican bus crash

At least 12 killed in Mexican bus crash

At least 12 people died when a bus and a car collided in a mountainous part of the eastern Mexican state of Veracruz on Saturday evening, local emergency services said. The accident near the town of Naolinco sent the bus tumbling down a slope some 200-300
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Syria says rebels set fire to three eastern oil wells

Syria says rebels set fire to three eastern oil wells

Syrian rebels have set three oil wells in the east of the country ablaze, causing a daily loss of nearly 5,000 barrels of oil and 52,000 cubic metres of gas, state media quoted an oil ministry official as saying on Sunday.
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
US prosecutor murdered with wife in Texas

US prosecutor murdered with wife in Texas

A Texas district attorney and his wife were found dead in their home - the second murder of a US prosecutor in the same office in less than two months, sparking fears of a larger plot. In January, Kaufman County assistant district attorney Mark Hasse, 57,
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Traffic accident: Sethi sad over human lives' loss

Traffic accident: Sethi sad over human lives' loss

Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Najam Sethi on Sunday expressed deep sense of sorrow and grief over the loss of precious human lives in a traffic accident near Phoolnagar bypass. He ordered the administration to provide best medical facilities to the inju
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Christian community celebrates Easter

Christian community celebrates Easter

The Christian community in Pakistan celebrating Easter the resurrection of Jesus Christ with special prayer ceremonies held in all churches across the country. The day started with special religious rituals, prayers and exchange of greetings with messages
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Chickpeas seller to contest elections for PA-254

Chickpeas seller to contest elections for PA-254

Several actresses, singers and even eunuchs submitted their nomination forms to contest general elections in Pakistan this year. In another surprise move, Chacha Mushtaq, a peddler, has announced to contest polls for a provincial assembly seat from Punjab
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Dahiris join PPP

Dahiris join PPP

PML-N leaders from Nawabshah Khan Muhammad Dahiri and Bahadur Dahiri announced their decision to join the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) on Sunday. Speaking to media persons here, PPP leader Faryal Talpur said that Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is not angry with
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Canal outlets: farmer bodies complete targets of repair, maintenance

Canal outlets: farmer bodies complete targets of repair, maintenance

The Farmer Organisations (FOs) established by the Punjab Irrigation and Drainage Authority (PIDA) in various Area Water Boards (AWBs) have successfully completed their targets of repair and maintenance of canal outlets in irrigation reform areas. The repa
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
'Efforts for finalisation of KP culture policy under way'

'Efforts for finalisation of KP culture policy under way'

Caretaker minister for Culture Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mussarat Qadeem has said that efforts were under way to finalise Cultural policy of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, if needed an ordinance could also be promulgated in this regard as culture is the identity of a natio
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
ANP to gain another term, claims Bilour

ANP to gain another term, claims Bilour

ANP provincial leader, and a candidate from PK-3, Haroon Ahmad Bilour claimed they will gain another term on basis of their performance during last five years, saying that his party would continue its efforts for establishment of peace, integrity and demo
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
PEF opens doors of education to poor children

PEF opens doors of education to poor children

The Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) gives a message of hope to the poor by opening the doors of education to their children. PEF model of public private partnership has won international recognition and acclaim due to its effectiveness and good results.
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
FPCCI seeks exemption from gas, power loadshedding

FPCCI seeks exemption from gas, power loadshedding

The entire newly elected body of the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Sunday strongly demanded total exemption of industrial sector from power and gas loadshedding to help strengthen national economy besides saving the indus
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Mela Chiraghan enters second day

Mela Chiraghan enters second day

The 414th annual Urs celebrations of Hazrat Madho Lal Hussain, popularly known as Mela Chiraghan, entered its second day on Sunday. Thousands of devotees visited the Mazar and paid homage to the Sufi poet by lighting earthen lamps.
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
ECP allows candidates to file nominations till midnight

ECP allows candidates to file nominations till midnight

In a surprise move, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) extended the deadline for the submission of nomination forms, allowing prospective candidates contesting upcoming general elections scheduled to be held on May 11 to file poll papers till midni
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Chinese journalists visit Lahore Museum, Shalimar Garden

Chinese journalists visit Lahore Museum, Shalimar Garden

A delegation of Chinese journalists visited Lahore Museum and historic Shalimar Garden here on Sunday. Members of the delegation evinced keen interest in the historic relics and the items relating to ancient civilisation. They also obtained information ab
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Five member Punjab caretaker cabinet takes oath today

Five member Punjab caretaker cabinet takes oath today

A five-member caretaker cabinet of Punjab will take oath today (Monday) at Governor House, Lahore, official sources said. Sources said that the caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Najam Sethi had sent name of the five member interim cabinet to Governor Makhdo
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Eunuch to launch poll drive on cycles

Eunuch to launch poll drive on cycles

A eunuch running for constituency NA-151, Haji Saeed Nargis, announced launch of an election campaign on cycles and motorcycle-rickshaws. Talking to the media at district courts after submitting nomination papers, Haji Saeed Nargis said that current polit
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
ECP begins scrutiny of nomination papers today

ECP begins scrutiny of nomination papers today

The Election Commission of Pakistan starts scrutiny of nomination papers filed for National and Provincial Assemblies across the country on Monday (today) after it allowed candidates to file nomination forms till Sunday midnight.
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
No corruption case ever instituted against any JI man: Munawar

No corruption case ever instituted against any JI man: Munawar

During the past 65 years, more than 1,000 Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) leaders have been elected to legislatures at federal, provincial and local levels and no case of corruption has ever been filed against them, Amir of Jamaat-i-Islami Syed Munawar Hasan said on
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
250 suspects held

250 suspects held

Rangers on Sunday arrested 250 suspects allegedly involved in criminal activity in a targeted operation in Baldia Town area here on Sunday. Rangers conducted a search operation in Rangarh Muhallah after closing entry and exit points of the locality. Comma
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Mother of Justice Dar dies

Mother of Justice Dar dies

Mother of Justice Shahid Hameed Dar of Lahore High Court and Professor Dr Sajid Hameed Dar died on Sunday. She was laid to rest in a local graveyard. Her namaz-e-janaza was attended among others by Chief Justice Lahore High Court Umar Ata Bandial, judges
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
MQM submits memorandum to UN for record: Sattar

MQM submits memorandum to UN for record: Sattar

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Deputy Convenor Dr Farooq Sattar said on Sunday that his party submitted a memorandum to the United Nations against delimitations of Karachi constituencies for the record.
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Three 'hardened criminals' among four persons killed in Karachi

Three 'hardened criminals' among four persons killed in Karachi

At least four persons, including three alleged hardened criminals, were gunned down in different areas of the city on Sunday. SSP Special Investigation Unit (SIU) said that the three alleged suspects were killed in a shootout in the Mauripur area after on
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
JUI-F urges government for Kashmir-centric foreign policy

JUI-F urges government for Kashmir-centric foreign policy

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman has said that Pakistan's foreign policy should be Kashmir-centric rather than Afghanistan. "We have been engaged in Afghanistan for the last three decades which has put the Kashmir issue on the bac
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
PFUJ concerned at layoff

PFUJ concerned at layoff

Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) expresses deep concern over the decision of the BBC Urdu Service management to layoff "forcibly" majority of its reporters in Pakistan. "The decision is autocratic, arbitrary, unfair, without any justification
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Musharraf vows to change country's destiny if elected

Musharraf vows to change country's destiny if elected

Former President and chief of All Pakistan Muslim League (APML), General Pervez Musharraf (retd) has claimed that he can change the destiny of the country if masses elect him through their vote by overwhelming majority.
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Media code of conduct for elections finalised

Media code of conduct for elections finalised

The Election Commission of Pakistan is likely to finalise a code of conduct for the media covering the upcoming general election 2013 to ensure dissemination of credible and unbiased news. An ECP official told APP that after thorough consultation with the
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Filing of nomination papers: Candidates face problems in NWA

Filing of nomination papers: Candidates face problems in NWA

The candidates had to face problems in getting and submitting nomination papers as curfew was imposed across North Waziristan Agency (NWA) for indefinite period due to poor law and order situation on Sunday.
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Police foil terror bid in Mardan

Police foil terror bid in Mardan

The police foiled a terror bid as it recovered and defused a suicide jacket here in Akhwan Baba locality of Mardan on Sunday. According to Station House Officer (SHO) Nihar Khan, Parhoti Police got a tip off regarding presence of a suicide jacket in unpop
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
FBR seeks report from LTU on Dairy alliance's complaints

FBR seeks report from LTU on Dairy alliance's complaints

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has sought a report from the Large Taxpayer Unit (LTU), Lahore, on complaints filed by Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA) regarding cases of sales tax recovery framed against dairy manufacturers on wrong interpretation of
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
North Korea vows to strengthen nukes amid tensions

North Korea vows to strengthen nukes amid tensions

North Korea vowed Sunday to strengthen its nuclear weapons, a day after announcing it is in a "state of war" with South Korea, and said it would never trade its atomic deterrent for aid. Tensions have risen sharply since the United Nations tightened sanct
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
North Korea vows to strengthen nukes amid tensions

North Korea vows to strengthen nukes amid tensions

North Korea vowed Sunday to strengthen its nuclear weapons, a day after announcing it is in a "state of war" with South Korea, and said it would never trade its atomic deterrent for aid. Tensions have risen sharply since the United Nations tightened sanct
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
WTO braces for leadership race

WTO braces for leadership race

The World Trade Organisation is bracing for the start of the race to lead the body that polices the rules of global commerce, a unique contest in the often-opaque sphere of international diplomacy. From Tuesday, the 158 WTO member states will start cuttin
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
WTO braces for leadership race

WTO braces for leadership race

The World Trade Organisation is bracing for the start of the race to lead the body that polices the rules of global commerce, a unique contest in the often-opaque sphere of international diplomacy. From Tuesday, the 158 WTO member states will start cuttin
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
WTO braces for leadership race

WTO braces for leadership race

The World Trade Organisation is bracing for the start of the race to lead the body that polices the rules of global commerce, a unique contest in the often-opaque sphere of international diplomacy. From Tuesday, the 158 WTO member states will start cuttin
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Egypt satirist questioned for insulting Morsi, released on bail

Egypt satirist questioned for insulting Morsi, released on bail

Egyptian prosecutors questioned Egypt's most prominent television satirist on Sunday over allegations he insulted the president and Islam, a case that has increased opposition fears of a crackdown on dissent. Bassem Youssef turned himself in after the pro
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Egypt satirist questioned for insulting Morsi, released on bail

Egypt satirist questioned for insulting Morsi, released on bail

Egyptian prosecutors questioned Egypt's most prominent television satirist on Sunday over allegations he insulted the president and Islam, a case that has increased opposition fears of a crackdown on dissent. Bassem Youssef turned himself in after the pro
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
India miffed at South Africa's protocol chaos

India miffed at South Africa's protocol chaos

The Indian government is angry at the South African president's failure to hold bilateral talks with its prime minister during last week's BRICS summit, a newspaper reported Sunday. The Indian delegation headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was keen to
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
India miffed at South Africa's protocol chaos

India miffed at South Africa's protocol chaos

The Indian government is angry at the South African president's failure to hold bilateral talks with its prime minister during last week's BRICS summit, a newspaper reported Sunday. The Indian delegation headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was keen to
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Iconic music producer Phil Ramone dies at 79

Iconic music producer Phil Ramone dies at 79

Phil Ramone, the legendary US music producer behind hits by Paul Simon, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel and Barbra Streisand, died Saturday at the age of 79, a trade publication said. Ramone-a 14-time Grammy winner once dubbed the "Pope of Pop" - died in New Y
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Iconic music producer Phil Ramone dies at 79

Iconic music producer Phil Ramone dies at 79

Phil Ramone, the legendary US music producer behind hits by Paul Simon, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel and Barbra Streisand, died Saturday at the age of 79, a trade publication said. Ramone-a 14-time Grammy winner once dubbed the "Pope of Pop" - died in New Y
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
US says kit removal from Afghanistan to cost $5-6 billion

US says kit removal from Afghanistan to cost $5-6 billion

The US operation to remove military hardware and vehicles from Afghanistan as troops withdraw after 12 years of war will cost between five and six billion dollars, officials said Sunday. Among statistics released by the military about the process known as
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
US says kit removal from Afghanistan to cost $5-6 billion

US says kit removal from Afghanistan to cost $5-6 billion

The US operation to remove military hardware and vehicles from Afghanistan as troops withdraw after 12 years of war will cost between five and six billion dollars, officials said Sunday. Among statistics released by the military about the process known as
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Jordan King, Abbas ink deal to 'defend' Jerusalem

Jordan King, Abbas ink deal to 'defend' Jerusalem

Jordan's King Abdullah II and Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas signed on Sunday an agreement confirming their "common goal to defending" Jerusalem and its sacred sites against attempts to Judaise the Holy City. A statement by the palace said the deal co
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Jordan King, Abbas ink deal to 'defend' Jerusalem

Jordan King, Abbas ink deal to 'defend' Jerusalem

Jordan's King Abdullah II and Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas signed on Sunday an agreement confirming their "common goal to defending" Jerusalem and its sacred sites against attempts to Judaise the Holy City. A statement by the palace said the deal co
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
One dead, three injured in US nuclear site accident

One dead, three injured in US nuclear site accident

A worker was killed and three others were injured Sunday during an industrial accident at a US nuclear power plant that did not release any nuclear material, officials and operators said.
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
One dead, three injured in US nuclear site accident

One dead, three injured in US nuclear site accident

A worker was killed and three others were injured Sunday during an industrial accident at a US nuclear power plant that did not release any nuclear material, officials and operators said.
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Bannu blast kills two, injures ANP candidate

Bannu blast kills two, injures ANP candidate

Two people were killed and eight others including former MPA and ANP's candidate for provincial assembly, Adnan Wazir were injured in a blast near an election rally at Wali Noor area of Bannu district here on Sunday.
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Bannu blast kills two, injures ANP candidate

Bannu blast kills two, injures ANP candidate

Two people were killed and eight others including former MPA and ANP's candidate for provincial assembly, Adnan Wazir were injured in a blast near an election rally at Wali Noor area of Bannu district here on Sunday.
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
First woman to contest from Dir

First woman to contest from Dir

First time in the history of Dir district, a woman has come forward to take part in the direct elections from NA-34. Nusrat Begum, wife of Karim Khan, has filed nomination forms with the concerned returning officer by personally appearing in his office.
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
First woman to contest from Dir

First woman to contest from Dir

First time in the history of Dir district, a woman has come forward to take part in the direct elections from NA-34. Nusrat Begum, wife of Karim Khan, has filed nomination forms with the concerned returning officer by personally appearing in his office.
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
NAB to furnish details of convicts: Bokhari

NAB to furnish details of convicts: Bokhari

By adopting the international methods to prevent corruption, the National Accountability Bureau has intervened into the projects and procurements worth Rs 1.5 trillion and saved Rs 200 billion of public money from corruption during 2012, said Chairman Adm
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
NAB to furnish details of convicts: Bokhari

NAB to furnish details of convicts: Bokhari

By adopting the international methods to prevent corruption, the National Accountability Bureau has intervened into the projects and procurements worth Rs 1.5 trillion and saved Rs 200 billion of public money from corruption during 2012, said Chairman Adm
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
PML-Q shows lack of trust in Punjab setup

PML-Q shows lack of trust in Punjab setup

Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) has called for changing the existing administration of Punjab for holding free and fair elections. PML-Q President Shujaat Hussain made the demand while talking to reporters during his visit to the residence of PML-Q Lahor
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
PML-Q shows lack of trust in Punjab setup

PML-Q shows lack of trust in Punjab setup

Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) has called for changing the existing administration of Punjab for holding free and fair elections. PML-Q President Shujaat Hussain made the demand while talking to reporters during his visit to the residence of PML-Q Lahor
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
EDB begins preparing new five-year Auto Industry Plan

EDB begins preparing new five-year Auto Industry Plan

The Engineering Development Board (EDB), which blames Pakistan Auto Manufacturers Association (PAMA) and Federal Government for the failure of Auto Industry Development Programme (AIDP) 2007-12, has started preparing a new five-year Auto Industry Plan (AI
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
EDB begins preparing new five-year Auto Industry Plan

EDB begins preparing new five-year Auto Industry Plan

The Engineering Development Board (EDB), which blames Pakistan Auto Manufacturers Association (PAMA) and Federal Government for the failure of Auto Industry Development Programme (AIDP) 2007-12, has started preparing a new five-year Auto Industry Plan (AI
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
EDB begins preparing new five-year Auto Industry Plan

EDB begins preparing new five-year Auto Industry Plan

The Engineering Development Board (EDB), which blames Pakistan Auto Manufacturers Association (PAMA) and Federal Government for the failure of Auto Industry Development Programme (AIDP) 2007-12, has started preparing a new five-year Auto Industry Plan (AI
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Karzai meets Qatar emir during visit on Taliban office

Karzai meets Qatar emir during visit on Taliban office

Afghan President Hamid Karzai held talks Sunday with the emir of Qatar during a visit to discuss opening a Taliban office in the Gulf state, as a prelude to a possible peace deal with the militants.
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Karzai meets Qatar emir during visit on Taliban office

Karzai meets Qatar emir during visit on Taliban office

Afghan President Hamid Karzai held talks Sunday with the emir of Qatar during a visit to discuss opening a Taliban office in the Gulf state, as a prelude to a possible peace deal with the militants.
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Overseas Pakistanis to use e-devise

Overseas Pakistanis to use e-devise

National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) is reported to have devised an electronic voting software which will enable 4.5 million Pakistanis abroad to cast votes in the general elections, the authority's Chairman Tariq Malik said at a press con
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Overseas Pakistanis to use e-devise

Overseas Pakistanis to use e-devise

National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) is reported to have devised an electronic voting software which will enable 4.5 million Pakistanis abroad to cast votes in the general elections, the authority's Chairman Tariq Malik said at a press con
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
ECP lays stress on strict scrutiny

ECP lays stress on strict scrutiny

Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Sunday said that it would carry out strict scrutiny of candidates contesting the upcoming general elections. Additional Secretary ECP Afzal Khan said that no one could win election on gun point and added that only
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
ECP lays stress on strict scrutiny

ECP lays stress on strict scrutiny

Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Sunday said that it would carry out strict scrutiny of candidates contesting the upcoming general elections. Additional Secretary ECP Afzal Khan said that no one could win election on gun point and added that only
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Futures spreads up by 335 basis points

Futures spreads up by 335 basis points

The futures spreads increased by 335 basis points during the outgoing week ended on March 29, 2013, to 9.40 percent. The trading activities on the futures counter also remained positive as average daily volumes witnessed increase of 39.1 percent to 26.12
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Futures spreads up by 335 basis points

Futures spreads up by 335 basis points

The futures spreads increased by 335 basis points during the outgoing week ended on March 29, 2013, to 9.40 percent. The trading activities on the futures counter also remained positive as average daily volumes witnessed increase of 39.1 percent to 26.12
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Futures spreads up by 335 basis points

Futures spreads up by 335 basis points

The futures spreads increased by 335 basis points during the outgoing week ended on March 29, 2013, to 9.40 percent. The trading activities on the futures counter also remained positive as average daily volumes witnessed increase of 39.1 percent to 26.12
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Futures spreads up by 335 basis points

Futures spreads up by 335 basis points

The futures spreads increased by 335 basis points during the outgoing week ended on March 29, 2013, to 9.40 percent. The trading activities on the futures counter also remained positive as average daily volumes witnessed increase of 39.1 percent to 26.12
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Lack of triggers keeps KSE subdued

Lack of triggers keeps KSE subdued

Lack of triggers kept Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) relatively subdued throughout the week as investors preferred to remain on the sidelines due to many political and economical issues. The KSE-100 index closed at highest level of 18,043.31 after gaining 8
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Lack of triggers keeps KSE subdued

Lack of triggers keeps KSE subdued

Lack of triggers kept Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) relatively subdued throughout the week as investors preferred to remain on the sidelines due to many political and economical issues. The KSE-100 index closed at highest level of 18,043.31 after gaining 8
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Lack of triggers keeps KSE subdued

Lack of triggers keeps KSE subdued

Lack of triggers kept Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) relatively subdued throughout the week as investors preferred to remain on the sidelines due to many political and economical issues. The KSE-100 index closed at highest level of 18,043.31 after gaining 8
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Access to confidential data: FTO decides to investigate matter

Access to confidential data: FTO decides to investigate matter

Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Shoaib Suddle has decided to investigate a sensitive matter that whether confidential data in tax returns of all NTN holders including corporate sector/non-residents can easily be accessed by any person having email ID of e-
Published 01 Apr, 2013 12:00am
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