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Print - 2013-04-06
French envoy stresses transparent elections

French envoy stresses transparent elections

Phillippe Thiebaud, French Ambassador in Pakistan, has stressed on transparent election, saying if elections are free and fair, democracy would strengthen and take firm root in Pakistan. He was talking to media after a gong ceremony held at trading hall o
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Speakers lay stress on following election code of conduct

Speakers lay stress on following election code of conduct

Speakers at a seminar on Friday, while appreciating all the political parties for agreeing on a code of conduct for the upcoming general election, termed it a significant achievement which would ensure free, fair and transparent polls in the country. The
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Ghulam Farid Sabri remembered

Ghulam Farid Sabri remembered

Renowned Qawwal Ghulam Farid Sabri remembered on his 19th death anniversary on Friday. He was born in Kalyana, a village in the district of Rohtak in East Punjab, India in 1930. He started to take initial lessons of qawwali singing from his father Inayat
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Commission records: 463 HR abuse cases during 2011-12

Commission records: 463 HR abuse cases during 2011-12

The Human Rights Commission of Indian occupied Kashmir has said that it has received 463 complaints of rights abuse including 154 of disappearances, custodial deaths and harassment during 2011-12. According to KMS, the HR Commission in its annual report,
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Approval of Qaim, Sassui nomination papers withheld

Approval of Qaim, Sassui nomination papers withheld

Approval of the nomination papers of former Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah was withheld by the Election Commission of Pakistan over objections of corruption. The PPP leader has filed his papers to contest election form PS-29 of the Sindh Assembly
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
PTI to move courts if Sharifs allowed to contest

PTI to move courts if Sharifs allowed to contest

The entire emphasis on merciless scrutiny would come to a naught and be exposed as toothless if the Sharifs are allowed to contest elections, said Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Information Secretary Shafqat Mahmood here on Friday.
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Nomination papers of a motor mechanic accepted

Nomination papers of a motor mechanic accepted

The nomination papers of Nasrullah Jan Afridi, a motor mechanic have been accepted for provincial assembly seat from PP-12 Rawalpindi. Nasrullah hopes to contest the general elections on the ticket of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Responding to the ques
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Nullah Leh Expressway: RDA shortlists five companies for consultancy

Nullah Leh Expressway: RDA shortlists five companies for consultancy

After reviewing older design of Nullah Leh Expressway, Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has short listed five companies for the task of preparing a new feasibility report of the project. According to the officials of RDA, 13 companies had applied fo
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Ban on under-sized fishing net unjust: Haleem Shaikh

Ban on under-sized fishing net unjust: Haleem Shaikh

President, Pakistan Muslim League-Q, Sindh Haleem Adil Shaikh said that the previous government decision to ban under-sized fishing-net was unjust, as fishing is only source of income of fishermen. He said this while talking to media during his visit to d
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Four die in Karachi violence

Four die in Karachi violence

At least four persons, including a political activist, were killed in different incidents of violence in the city on Friday. Dilawar Khan, 35, was gunned down in Sector 11-1/2 of Orangi Town in the limits of Orangi Town police station. The deceased, polic
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
SMEs backed by finance expertise can 'emerge from the shadows': ACCA

SMEs backed by finance expertise can 'emerge from the shadows': ACCA

Small businesses with well-developed finance teams achieve faster, more sustainable growth for longer and can attract investment to help them develop, says the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). A new report from ACCA - Accountants for
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
New academic year starts: PTB fails to provide textbooks for students

New academic year starts: PTB fails to provide textbooks for students

Though new academic year started many days ago, but majority of the students of government institutions in Rawalpindi district could not get textbooks for their next classes so far. The shortage of textbooks is perturbing the students and their parents al
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
PPP sets up election cell

PPP sets up election cell

In order to monitor the activities and resolving issues of candidates, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has established an Election Cell in the city, which would be led by Taj Haider. Professor ND Khan, Senator Moula Bux Chandio, Senator Saeed Ghani, Waqar M
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
German delegation visits APTMA office

German delegation visits APTMA office

A delegation from Federal Ministry for Economic Co-operation and Development, German Embassy, KFW, Bank of Germany and GIZ, visited APTMA Punjab office on Friday. Members Steering Committee on Sustainable Production Centre (SPC) APTMA, Seth Muhammad Akbar
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Man kills wife, cousin for honour in Peshawar

Man kills wife, cousin for honour in Peshawar

A man shot dead his wife and cousin in the name of honour here in Landi Sarak area, police said on Friday. According to police, the accused Akhtar, along with his two brothers allegedly opened fire on his wife Shad Bibi and cousin Ismail, killing both of
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
HRCP slams series of unfortunate events ahead of elections

HRCP slams series of unfortunate events ahead of elections

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has noted with alarm a horde of undesirable developments across the country that it feared would circumvent people's democratic rights and strengthen obscurantist elements.
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
CCTV cameras to be installed at Rawalpindi polling stations

CCTV cameras to be installed at Rawalpindi polling stations

For free and fair holding of upcoming general elections, the Election Commission Rawalpindi (ECR) decided to install CCTV cameras at all 2,150 polling stations to control counterfeit votes besides monitoring overall security of the stations. Due to shorta
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Efforts on to hold free, fair elections: Dr Sania

Efforts on to hold free, fair elections: Dr Sania

Caretaker Federal Minister for Education and Training Dr Sania Nishtar said the main objective of the caretaker set-up was to hold free, fair and transparent election in the country and all-out efforts would be made to make the dream a reality. She said t
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Rasheed backs punishments for fake degree holders, plunderers

Rasheed backs punishments for fake degree holders, plunderers

Awami Muslim League (AML) head Sheikh Rasheed on Friday supported the sentences being awarded by courts to fake degree holders, thieves and plunderers. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Rasheed said that Jamshed Dasti should behave like a man instead of cr
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
NAB unlikely to take action against Moonis Elahi

NAB unlikely to take action against Moonis Elahi

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is unlikely to take action against Moonis Elahi, son of former deputy prime minister Chaudhry Parvaiz Elahi, for wealth stashed abroad in offshore accounts. A senior NAB official said that NAB could not take action
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
FBR's directive to Election Cells

FBR's directive to Election Cells

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed the "Election Cells" working in each Large Taxpayer Unit (LTU) and Regional Tax Office (RTO) to remain open on April 6-7, ie Saturday & Sunday round the clock to facilitate the process of verification of dec
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
18 injured in road accident

18 injured in road accident

Eighteen people including women and children were injured when a wedding party bus overturned at Expressway within the limits of Shahzad Town Police Station on Friday. The bus, going from Golra to Khanna, overturned after it collided with a car. The injur
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
PTI youth wing demands 25 percent tickets

PTI youth wing demands 25 percent tickets

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf youth wing demanded of the central leaders to ensure 25 percent tickets' quota to youth, to emerge party a stronger force in the next general elections. The demand was made by the PTI youth wing General Secretary, Amjad Akbar Orakz
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Loadshedding: Caretakers also fail to provide relief

Loadshedding: Caretakers also fail to provide relief

The caretaker government has so far failed to provide relief to the general public with regard to power load shedding that is currently ranging from 8 to 18 hours in different parts of the country. According to official statistics, on April 5, 2013 power
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Supreme Court disposes of 150 cases in a week

Supreme Court disposes of 150 cases in a week

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has disposed of 150 cases whereas 232 new cases have been instituted during the period from Saturday 30th March 2013 to Friday 5th April. The backlog remains 18,923. The backlog in the apex Court on 29th March was 18,841 case
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government asked to take notice of Sawara case

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government asked to take notice of Sawara case

Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) has asked the provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for taking notice of a Sawara case of a minor girl in Upper Dir. The demand has been made through a letter written by Imran Takkar, Pro
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Students advised to follow latest science researches

Students advised to follow latest science researches

Vice Chancellor Islamia University Bahawalpur has said that we need to train all young and bright Pakistani students in accordance with the latest knowledge of science and technology. He said this while addressing during a special lecture on opportunities
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Solo painting exhibition opens

Solo painting exhibition opens

The week-long solo exhibition of Professor Zammurad Safdar's paintings under the title "Image makes reputation" opened at the Coopera Art Gallery, here on Friday. Professor Zammurad is the Dean of Fine Arts Department, Lahore College for Women University.
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
'Helpline being set up to provide protection to minorities, women'

'Helpline being set up to provide protection to minorities, women'

Punjab Interim Chief Minister Najam Sethi has said that Punjab government has decided to take many important steps aimed at uplift and welfare of the disabled, the deserving, the needy, widows and minorities. He said a dedicated helpline is being set up i
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Interim government bound to implement ECP's orders: Munawar Hasan

Interim government bound to implement ECP's orders: Munawar Hasan

'It is responsibility of the Election Commission of Pakistan to hold free, fair and transparent elections in the country and the caretaker government is bound under the Constitution to implement its orders, Jamaat-i-Islami Amir Syed Munawar Hasan said her
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Old Ravians' gala today

Old Ravians' gala today

The annual reunion gala of the Old Ravians is going to be held today at the Government College University, Lahore Oval Ground. Eminent Old Ravians including caretaker ministers, politicians, bureaucrats, journalists and businessmen from all over Pakistan
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Electricity pole used for protest removed

Electricity pole used for protest removed

An Electricity pole, which was being used by the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) workers to protest, has been removed. The pole had become a regular spot for protests against the Party's policy of distribution of tickets across the province.
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Dasti moves LHC against disqualification

Dasti moves LHC against disqualification

Jamshed Dasti, the former MNA, on Friday filed a petition in Lahore High Court (LHC), challenging his disqualification and fine in fake degree case. A district and session court on Thursday disqualified Dasti from contesting election for life time sentenc
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Two caretaker ministers of Punjab Cabinet take oath

Two caretaker ministers of Punjab Cabinet take oath

Two more caretaker ministers of Punjab Cabinet took oath of their offices at a ceremony held at Governor House Lahore on Friday. Punjab Governor Makhdoom Syed Ahmed Mahmood administered the oath to Jamshed Rehmatullah and Qaisar Zulfiqar Khan. On the occa
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Petition dismissed

Petition dismissed

The Lahore High Court (LHC) here on Friday dismissed a petition seeking disqualification of a former PML-Q MNA Sumaira Malik from NA-69 Khushab. A defeated candidate from the same constituency Malik Umar Aslam Awan alleged that Ms Malik done her intermedi
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Rs 179 million fund released for Multan cotton ginning institute: PCGA

Rs 179 million fund released for Multan cotton ginning institute: PCGA

Chairman of Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) Mahesh Kumar has said that federal government has released the funds for cotton ginning institute Multan, which would be established during the current years. Presiding over a meeting of Pakistan Cent
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
USDA team calls on vice chancellor UVAS

USDA team calls on vice chancellor UVAS

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Counsellor Todd Drennan called on University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Talat Naseer Pasha on Friday. The visiting US delegate discussed with the VC matters o
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Joint seminar on 'Intellectual Property Rights' organised

Joint seminar on 'Intellectual Property Rights' organised

A Joint Seminar on "Intellectual Property Rights" was held in collaboration with National Textile University, Pakistan Scientific and Technology Information Centre and Pakistan Science Foundation, Islamabad. The Seminar was chaired by Dr Muhammad Akram Sh
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
World Health Day on Sunday

World Health Day on Sunday

World Health will be observed on April 7th across the world including Pakistan to draw attention to particular priorities in global health. The theme for World Health Day in 2013 is high blood pressure, also known as raised blood pressure or hypertension.
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Only 0.8 million disabled persons included in voters list

Only 0.8 million disabled persons included in voters list

There are more than 8 million disabled people in the country, and among them, only 0.8 million hold Computerised National Identity Cards (CNIC), thus keeping a large number of people, out of the voters list. According to World Health Organisation (WHO), d
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
CDNS to conduct recruitment on merit through NTS

CDNS to conduct recruitment on merit through NTS

Central Directorate of National Savings, Islamabad is going to accomplish its recruitment process through National Testing Services (NTS) for which advertisement regarding vacant posts has already been published in the national newspapers. Transparency In
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
OGDCL awards development contract for KPD-TAY project phase-II

OGDCL awards development contract for KPD-TAY project phase-II

OGDCL awarded contract for development of Kunar Pasakhi Deep (KPD) and Tando Allah Yar (TAY) Field Development Project Phase-II in a simple ceremony. The project consists of gas gathering system which will convert 250 mmwcfd of raw gas into 225 mmscfd of
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Tirah valley victims demand registration, shelter facility

Tirah valley victims demand registration, shelter facility

The affected people from Tirah Valley, Khyber Agency have demanded for re-opening of registration, proper shelter facility, and food assistance, and warned that if their demands were not fulfilled they would hold a long march to federal capital against it
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Tirah Valley clash: four security personnel, 14 militants killed

Tirah Valley clash: four security personnel, 14 militants killed

At least 14 militants and four security officials were killed during a clash in the Tirah Valley of Khyber tribal agency on Friday. Around 40,000 residents of Tirah Valley have fled their homes after fighting in the last few weeks. In June last year, the
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
April-July: PSO seeks 700,000 tonnes of fuel oil

April-July: PSO seeks 700,000 tonnes of fuel oil

Pakistan State Oil is seeking 700,000 tonnes of fuel oil for delivery over April to July, a tender document showed on Friday, about 15 percent less than the volumes it had sought for over February to April. The state-owned firm's fuel oil requirements are
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan, Sri Lanka agree to enhance trade, bilateral relations

Pakistan, Sri Lanka agree to enhance trade, bilateral relations

Pakistan and Sri Lanka held Foreign Secretary-level Bilateral Political Consultations in Colombo. Foreign Secretary, Jalil Abass Jilani led the Pakistan side, while Sri Lanka was represented by Foreign Secretary Tilakaratne Amunugama. The talks focused on
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
NAB mobilised against Pesco defaulters

NAB mobilised against Pesco defaulters

A meeting of the officials of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Peshawar Electricity Supply Company (Pesco) was held in connection with recovery of Pesco arrears from defaulting consumers. Pesco Chief Executive Tariq Saddozai, chief engineers, seni
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Smuggled vehicles: FTO opposes amnesty scheme

Smuggled vehicles: FTO opposes amnesty scheme

The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has refunded taxes worth Rs 9.5 billion during last year with 45 percent increase as compared to the previous years. A total of Rs 2.2 million refund cases had so far cleared in the last year, while applications received wi
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
BISP: Farzana Raja still holds the fort!

BISP: Farzana Raja still holds the fort!

Farzana Raja still holds the fort at the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) with a fleet of six official vehicles including a luxurious car, given to her as chairperson, with the rank and status of a federal minister, informed sources told Busines
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Saudi envoy calls on Minister for Religious Affairs

Saudi envoy calls on Minister for Religious Affairs

Ambassador of Saudi Arabia Abdul Aziz Al-Ghadeer called on Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Shahzada Jamal Nazir on Friday and discussed matters of mutual interest. The minister talking to the ambassador said Pakistan attaches great importance to it
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Number plates replacement: motorcyclists have 15 more days: IGP

Number plates replacement: motorcyclists have 15 more days: IGP

Inspector General of police (IGP) Sindh, Shahid Nadeem Baloch has given 15 more days to replace the motorcycles' number plates, said a statement issued by Central Police Office Karachi on Friday. The previous deadline for replacing the number plates was A
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
SICAS Lahore campus wins India-Pakistan school debate

SICAS Lahore campus wins India-Pakistan school debate

Pakistan's Lahore-based Salamat International Campus for Advanced Studies (SICAS) won the India-Pakistan School Debate 2013 on Thursday held at the Siri Fort auditorium. The Debating Society of India and Debating Society of Pakistan jointly organised the
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Moot on law and economics in two weeks: Soofi

Moot on law and economics in two weeks: Soofi

Federal Law Minister, Ahmer Bilal Soofi on Friday said the Planning Commission and Ministry of Law would organise a conference on law and economics within two weeks. It was decided in a meeting between Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Nadeem ul Haq and
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Widespread rains likely in Balochistan

Widespread rains likely in Balochistan

A new weather system will enter in Balochistan on Sunday and cause widespread rains in different parts of the province during Sunday and Monday. Talking to APP, an official of Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said widespread rain is likely in diff
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (April 05, 2013) and the forecast for Saturday (April 06, 2013).

Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
New columns in voter list

New columns in voter list

Indeed it is heartening to know that Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has accepted our basic suggestion as a Pakistani citizen to add new columns in voters list to prevent fake voting and to maintain the fairness and transparency of the 2013 election
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Euro exit poses high risk option for Cyprus

Euro exit poses high risk option for Cyprus

An exit from the eurozone may look tempting for Cyprus in the throes of economic collapse but it poses a high-risk option for an island economy heavily reliiant on imports, analysts say The Institute of International Finance, which represents the world's
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (April 05, 2013).

Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
US guessing game: How dangerous is Kim Jong Un?

US guessing game: How dangerous is Kim Jong Un?

The United States has pursued but for 60 years never found a resolution to the conflict with North Korea. Despite Pyongyang's growing threats to drop nuclear bombs on the United States, there still seems no clear strategy, only the assertion that North Ko
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (April 05, 2013) and for Saturday (April 06, 2013).
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Elusive economics of natural resource

Elusive economics of natural resource

It has been for sometime that I have been advocating the use of natural organic fertilisers. The reason is that chemical fertilisers have made our soils toxic. The excessive use of chemical fertilisers is best understood in terms of misallocations of reso
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (April 05, 2013).

Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Democracy becoming irrelevant to young people?

Democracy becoming irrelevant to young people?

As the election time draws near, a sample of what the young voters are thinking about the political system presents an extremely worrisome picture. A British Council survey entitled "Next Generation Goes to the Ballot Box" based on interviews with 5,271 p
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Our sovereignty depends on lowering the fiscal deficit

Our sovereignty depends on lowering the fiscal deficit

Pakistan has been grappling with a budget deficit especially for the past six or so years that many economists inside and outside the country regard as unsustainable. The PPP-led coalition government inherited a 7.6 percent deficit that it was forced to a
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Friday (April 05, 2013).

Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Credit for Kharif crops: ZTBL begins One Window Operation

Credit for Kharif crops: ZTBL begins One Window Operation

Disbursement of agricultural credit for Kharif crops through 'One Window Operation' has been started by Zari Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL). A spokesman of Punjab Agriculture Department has advised farmers to get benefit by the facility of loan disbursemen
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (April 05, 2013).

Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Rule of law essential for egalitarian society: CJP

Rule of law essential for egalitarian society: CJP

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said that the establishment of the rule of law and the supremacy of the Constitution are essential for an egalitarian society. The law provides the framework within which a society operates,
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (April 05, 2013).

Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Two cops among 3 killed in attack on police van

Two cops among 3 killed in attack on police van

Three persons, including two cops, were killed and four others sustained injuries when some armed men attacked a police mobile van when it was carrying some accused to the court for hearing in a murder case on Friday. According to details, police was carr
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
LEAs arrest 21 suspects

LEAs arrest 21 suspects

The law enforcement agencies continued targeted operations in the different areas of the metropolis. Police, carrying out an action in Quaidabad area, arrested 18 suspected people and seized weapons from their possession. Police conducted search operation
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Fake degree: arrest warrant against former PML-N MPA issued

Fake degree: arrest warrant against former PML-N MPA issued

A local court on Friday issued arrest warrant against another former member Punjab Assembly belonging to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). District and Session Judge Lahore issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Naseem Nasir Khwaja for submitting a f
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates firm

THE RUPEE: rates firm

Steadier trend was witnessed on the currency market on Friday as the rupee managed to recover modestly versus the dollar, dealers said. The rupee posted fresh gains versus the dollar, picking up three paisa for buying and selling at Rs 98.32 and Rs 98.34,
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
LHC moved to halt election process

LHC moved to halt election process

A bar member has approached the Lahore High Court to halt the process of upcoming general elections. The petitioner, Shahid Jami, contended that the Election Commission of Pakistan had not evolved any mechanism for the enforcement of Articles 62 and 63 of
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates firm

THE RUPEE: rates firm

Steadier trend was witnessed on the currency market on Friday as the rupee managed to recover modestly versus the dollar, dealers said. The rupee posted fresh gains versus the dollar, picking up three paisa for buying and selling at Rs 98.32 and Rs 98.34,
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Dual nationality case: PPP's Amna Buttar declared absconder

Dual nationality case: PPP's Amna Buttar declared absconder

A District and Sessions Court in Lahore on Friday declared a former lawmaker of the Punjab Assembly, Amna Buttar, an absconder in dual nationality case. Amna Buttar is affiliated with Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). The lower courts are hearing cases of dua
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
Sans party tickets: nomination papers of 564 women rejected

Sans party tickets: nomination papers of 564 women rejected

Provincial Election Commission has rejected nomination papers of 564 female candidates who failed to attach any party tickets. The commission on Friday also raised objections on the nomination papers for reserved seats of five female candidates belonging
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
PHMA seeks withdrawal of disputed SRO

PHMA seeks withdrawal of disputed SRO

Syed Zia Alamdar Hussain Vice Chairman, PHMA North Zone has expressed grave concerns over the prevailing state of economy affairs and observed that it seems the government policies and acts have made it difficult for industrialists to continue their busin
Published 06 Apr, 2013 12:00am
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