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Print - 2013-05-01
Punjab Governor to participate in PU seminar

Punjab Governor to participate in PU seminar

Governor Punjab/Chancellor University of the Punjab Makhdoom Syed Ahmad Mahmud will participate in an international seminar being jointly organised by Sir Ganga Ram Heritage Foundation and PU Centre for South Asian Studies in connection with Dr Ambedkar D
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
'Price for Pakistan' expo: Raja Shahid's collection on display

'Price for Pakistan' expo: Raja Shahid's collection on display

Raja Shahid's collection of photographs was kept on display for the first time under the auspices of Quaid-e-Millat Liaquat Ali Khan Memorial Committee. The exhibition was titled 'Price for Pakistan'. The exhibition was held at Sadequain Galerie located i
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
PFF officials to get awards

PFF officials to get awards

Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) on Tuesday announced that four officials of the PFF will be received the most prestigious "AFC Distinguished Service Award 2013." This award is dedicated to all those officials who have given their valuable services for
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Women's empowerment sought to help curb extremist tendencies

Women's empowerment sought to help curb extremist tendencies

A two-day international conference on "extremism and terrorism in Pakistan: Challenges and sustainable solution" organised by the University of Sindh Jamshoro in collaboration with Hans Seidal Foundation Germany was brought to an end on Tuesday with the j
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Pesco employees' efficiency lauded

Pesco employees' efficiency lauded

Chief Executive, Peshawar Electricity Supply Company (Pesco), Tariq Saddozai has termed the employees of the company as precious assets and commended their services particularly in provision of smooth and uninterrupted power supply to the consumers.
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
DG Rangers for long-term strategy to improve law & order in Karachi

DG Rangers for long-term strategy to improve law & order in Karachi

Director General, Pakistan Rangers (Sindh), Major General Rizwan Akhtar on Tuesday underlined the need of preparing a long-term strategy to overcome criminal activities and to maintain law and order in Sindh in general and Karachi in particular.
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Precious forex can be earned by exporting quality vegetables: AARI

Precious forex can be earned by exporting quality vegetables: AARI

Pakistan can export vegetables and earn precious foreign exchange by increasing the production and improving quality, said Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI) Director Dr Abid Mahmood. He was speaking at a meeting of the agricultural scientists co
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Kharif crops 2013: PPCBL to provide Rs 2.5 billion loans to farmers

Kharif crops 2013: PPCBL to provide Rs 2.5 billion loans to farmers

The Punjab Provincial Co-operative Bank Ltd (PPCBL) has allocated Rs 2.5 billion for advancing loans to small farmers for sowing, growing and maturing the Kharif crop 2013. The bank has started disbursement of loans with immediate effect. This was stated
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
'Sectarian harmony instrumental in overcoming terrorism'

'Sectarian harmony instrumental in overcoming terrorism'

Sectarian harmony is the only instrument through which we can overcome the terrorism across the Punjab and for this purpose all religious scholars should join hands with the police for the permanent maintenance of law and order. This was stated by Inspect
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
AFP urges government to raise agriculture labourers' wages

AFP urges government to raise agriculture labourers' wages

Agri Forum Pakistan (AFP) Dr Ibrahim Mughal has urged the government to pay wages to agricultural labourers in commensurate with the wages being given to industrial workers besides ensuring health and education facilities to them and their families. Talki
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Speakers highlight issues of Fata IDPs

Speakers highlight issues of Fata IDPs

Federal Minister for Law Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Ahmed Bilal Sufi, said that people should be aware of Pakistan's international commitments to tackle the issue of extremism and terrorism. Pakistan has singed several treaties to counter terroris
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor pays tributes to Chicago martyrs

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor pays tributes to Chicago martyrs

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Engineer Shaukatullah has said that 1st May is observed every year across the world, in memory of the history making event of Chicago wherein the labourers of the time had rendered matchless sacrifices for securing their basic
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Government implementing projects for labourers: Arif

Government implementing projects for labourers: Arif

Provincial Minister Labour and Industry Arif Ijaz has said that Punjab government is implementing welfare-oriented projects aimed at uplift of the labour community, while long-term steps are also being taken to provide social, economic, educational and he
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Labourers play key role in development of economy: Sethi

Labourers play key role in development of economy: Sethi

Punjab Chief Minister Najam Sethi has said that economic progress and welfare of the labourers are interlinked as labourers play a key role in the development and stability of the economy of a country. He said that no society can achieve the goal of progr
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
International Labour Day being observed today

International Labour Day being observed today

Like other parts of the globe, International Labour Day will be observed across the country including the provincial metropolis on Wednesday (today) to renew pledge for protecting rights of workers. Like the previous years, government departments, trade u
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Smuggled vehicles: amnesty scheme assumes form of trade

Smuggled vehicles: amnesty scheme assumes form of trade

The amnesty scheme to legitimise smuggled vehicles through duties and taxes has become trade for many as huge portion of them will be sold in local markets soon. According to the sources, as many as 50,852 vehicles have been legalised in just one month fr
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
NAVTTC launches awareness campaign

NAVTTC launches awareness campaign

National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) launched a country-wide awareness campaign for accreditation of institutes, imparting Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Pakistan. The awareness drive, supported by the
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Tajikistan seeks to invest in power, energy sectors

Tajikistan seeks to invest in power, energy sectors

Ambassador of Tajikistan, Sher Ali S. Jononov called on Sohail Wajahat Siddiqui, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources and discussed issues related to energy and power sector. Tajikistan is the major player in the oil sector with proven oil reserve
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Disqualification of Musharraf: RO's objection on plea removed

Disqualification of Musharraf: RO's objection on plea removed

A single bench of the Lahore High Court here on Tuesday removed objection raised by the registrar office on the petition seeking disqualification of former president General Pervez Musharraf (retired). The office had objecting the maintainability of the p
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
LHC justice refuses to hear Sharifs' appeals

LHC justice refuses to hear Sharifs' appeals

Justice Sheikh Najamul Hassan of the Lahore High Court here on Tuesday acting as referee judge refused to hear appeals of Sharif family challenging a reference made by the National Accountability Bureau against Hudebiya Papers Mills and others. The judge
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Media in Pakistan

Media in Pakistan

Media performs very important functions in the society. In modern Democratic Nation State System it is considered as the fourth pillar of the state. It is an important need of today's globalise people to be aware of their surroundings, so everyone gets in
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Indonesia's boom eludes trash pickers

Indonesia's boom eludes trash pickers

With a basket on her back and a hook in one hand, Napsiah rifles through foul-smelling garbage at a vast landfill near the Indonesian capital on a hot sunny morning. She is seemingly unperturbed as a bulldozer grinds toward her. Napsiah ekes out a living
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Sales tax on services - I

Sales tax on services - I

Bill Maher once quoted US Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan, joking that "Bush's budget is such a mess that we're going to have to either cut spending, raise taxes or start a national sales tax. You know what that means - war with Syria." We are not different e
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Labour laws: Political manifestoes lack vision

Labour laws: Political manifestoes lack vision

Most of the political parties have announced their manifestoes for May 11 general elections with their "focus" on minimum wages. Although, labour was no longer a Concurrent subject, on May 01, 2012, the then Prime Minister announced an increase in minimum
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Overseas Pakistanis

Overseas Pakistanis

With 10 days to go for May 11 election the hope, if any, that 3.5 million registered overseas Pakistanis would cast their votes has faded away. The 15-month old petitions were disposed of on Monday by the Supreme with observation that the Election Commiss
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Labour Day

Labour Day

May Day, celebrated throughout the northern hemisphere for centuries, began as a spring festival. Its transformation into a labour day commemorates the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago when a strike for an eight-hour workday was disrupted by an unidentifi
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Election staff urged to perform duty passionately

Election staff urged to perform duty passionately

Additional Session Judge Sher Abbas Awan said that all employees deputed on election duty should perform their duties whole heartedly and passionately; no negligence on part of any official would be tolerated in this regard. He expressed these views while
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Emergency arrangements for elections reviewed

Emergency arrangements for elections reviewed

The Director General, Punjab Emergency Service (Rescue 1122), Dr Rizwan Naseer on Tuesday reviewed emergency arrangements for upcoming general elections and directed all the district emergency officers (DEOs)to ensure proper emergency medical, rescue and
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Measles claims two more lives

Measles claims two more lives

There is no let up in the spread of measles, as two more children die of measles in Lahore raising total number of death to 40 in Lahore and 68 across the province of Punjab. On Tuesday, Aurangzeb (8 months), resident of main bazaar Chungi and Ahmed (2-ye
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Porsche launches latest Panamera models

Porsche launches latest Panamera models

Porsche on Tuesday announced the latest range of second generation Porsche Panameras for the Pakistan market. The Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid, Porsche Panamera 4S, and Panamera Turbo will all be available in Pakistan in both standard and executive classes
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
PIAF criticises rise in power tariff

PIAF criticises rise in power tariff

Pakistan Industrial and Traders Association Front (PIAF) on Tuesday severely criticised increase over rupee one per unit in electricity tariff and called for its withdrawal in the larger interest of economy.
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Punjab Commission on Status of Women Ordinance 2013 approved

Punjab Commission on Status of Women Ordinance 2013 approved

Caretaker Punjab Cabinet on Tuesday approved Punjab Commission on the Status of Women Ordinance 2013, after a few amendments, under which a Punjab Commission, having at least 50 percent women representation, would be formulated, and at least one woman mem
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Punjab Commission on Status of Women Ordinance 2013 approved

Punjab Commission on Status of Women Ordinance 2013 approved

Caretaker Punjab Cabinet on Tuesday approved Punjab Commission on the Status of Women Ordinance 2013, after a few amendments, under which a Punjab Commission, having at least 50 percent women representation, would be formulated, and at least one woman mem
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Punjab governor calls on Zardari

Punjab governor calls on Zardari

Governor Punjab Makhdum Syed Ahmed Mahmud called on President Asif Ali Zardari here at the Bilawal House on Tuesday. Overall situation in the province particularly security arrangements for holding free and fair elections were discussed during the meeting
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
LCCI, ACCA organise pre-budget seminar

LCCI, ACCA organise pre-budget seminar

Strong fiscal policies backed by long-term stability, sizeable budget for energy projects, cut in spending, tax on agri incomes, rationalisation of taxes and decrease in duties on imported raw materials and increase in tax revenues are prerequisites to su
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Warid Telecom joins hands with GCU Endowment Fund Trust

Warid Telecom joins hands with GCU Endowment Fund Trust

The Warid Telecom on Tuesday joined hands with the Government College University Lahore Endowment Fund Trust (GCU EFT) to support education and donated the trust Rs 1,000,000. Warid Telecom Sales and Distribution's Head Amer Aman Khan handed over the cheq
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Workshop on 'REDD+, roadmap development process' concludes

Workshop on 'REDD+, roadmap development process' concludes

The Federal Ministry of Climate Change (MoCC) in collaboration with the Punjab Forest Department, ICIMOD and World Wide Funds for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-F) organised a two-day provincial level consultation workshop on 'REDD+ and roadmap development process'
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
On-farm water management: Nawaz vows to increase irrigation intensity

On-farm water management: Nawaz vows to increase irrigation intensity

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has expressed his firm resolve to increase irrigation intensity through fuller utilisation of available water resources by expanding the on-farm water management programmes and generatin
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
PTCL offers new student package

PTCL offers new student package

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), country's largest integrated telecommunications company, has brought an exciting new offer for its 1 Mbps student package customers. Now students can experience higher speeds of 2Mbps without any addition
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Government committed to welfare of working class: minister

Government committed to welfare of working class: minister

Federal Minister for Human Resource Development Feroze Jamal Shah Kakakhel has that the workers are the backbone and strength of any progressive nation and the government is committed to the welfare and up keeping of the working class.
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Gas pipeline blown up

Gas pipeline blown up

Unidentified men blew up an 18-inch diameter gas pipeline in Malgazar area of Naseerabad on late Monday night, halting gas supply to several parts of Sindh including Karachi. A team from Shikarpur was dispatched to the area to start repair work and restor
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
BoP scam: Supreme Court seeks details of rescheduled loans

BoP scam: Supreme Court seeks details of rescheduled loans

Hearing the multi-billion rupees Bank of Punjab scam, the Supreme Court on Tuesday sought from the bank the details pertaining to rescheduled loans of the bank. A three-judge bench, comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Gulzar Ahmed
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
PFMA seeks ban on wheat export

PFMA seeks ban on wheat export

Pakistan Flour Mills Association on Tuesday demanded an immediate and complete ban on export of wheat for next two months to stabilise its prices in the domestic market. Addressing a press conference here, PFMA Chairman Chaudhry Ansar Javed said wheat exp
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Five members of a family found dead in DHA Karachi

Five members of a family found dead in DHA Karachi

Five members of a family including a man his wife and their three children were found 'dead' inside a bungalow in DHA Phase-4 in the limits of Gizri police station. The victims were identified as Abdul Jawwad Durani, 55, (head of the family) his wife Waje
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
JI warns rigging to trigger post-poll agitations

JI warns rigging to trigger post-poll agitations

Jamaat-e-Islami on Tuesday warned that the poll-rigging is most likely to trigger massive post-election agitations and the masses will be taking to the streets in protest. Besides, the Jamaat called the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) as stumbling b
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Altaf condemns killing of MQM workers

Altaf condemns killing of MQM workers

Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain said an attempt is being made to push the party out of electoral process through bombings. Condemning the killings of two party workers overnight in Hyderabad, Altaf Hussain noted the entire Pakistan shou
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Caretaker Prime Minister's cousin kidnapped

Caretaker Prime Minister's cousin kidnapped

Unknown armed men kidnapped a cousin of caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso here on Tuesday. According to details, unidentified gunmen stopped the vehicle of Rahim Baksh Khoso, cousin of caretaker PM, at Thal Indus Highway in Kandkot area of Sin
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Rs 50.03 million looted in bank heist

Rs 50.03 million looted in bank heist

Robbers on Tuesday looted Rs 50.03 million from a private bank located at University Road in the limits of New Town police station. According to the details, a security guard along with his five accomplices looted Rs 50.03 million from UBL's branch near C
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
MQM, PPP, ST men among nine killed in Karachi

MQM, PPP, ST men among nine killed in Karachi

At least nine persons, political workers among them, were killed in incidents of violence in the city on Tuesday, police and rescue sources said. Haji Niaz, 40 and Haji Shahzad, 35, were gunned down while three others were injured in a firing incident in
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
JI urges unity to foil conspiracies against democracy

JI urges unity to foil conspiracies against democracy

Secretary General, Jamaat-e-Islami, Liaqat Baloch, has urged upon the people all over the country to get united to foil the conspiracies being hatched against democracy, the Constitution, the parliamentary system and an independent judiciary. Addressing c
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Caretakers, ECP asked to ensure security

Caretakers, ECP asked to ensure security

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader and former Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has held caretaker Prime Minister and interim provincial governments responsible for the recent wave of terrorism and urged Election Commission of
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
PTI's wrist band campaign launched

PTI's wrist band campaign launched

PTI has started campaign of "wrist band" in NA 122 where Imran Khan contesting election, aiming at giving promise to work for Tehrik-e-Insaaf. Abdul Aleem Khan inaugurated this programme at Main Road of Gari Shahu where MPA candidate of PP-147 Shoaib Sidd
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Masses urged to vote for only capable parties

Masses urged to vote for only capable parties

Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao on Tuesday asked the people to vote only those political parties, who were really capable to steer the county from the present crisis situation. "The performance of the previous government is nil a
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Elahi vows to make education free up to bachelor level

Elahi vows to make education free up to bachelor level

Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) leader‚ Chaudhry Pervez Elahi has said that his party would make education free up to bachelor level if it was voted to power in the coming general elections. Addressing a public gathering in Gujrat on Tuesday‚ he urged th
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
11 Karachi constituencies: ballot paper printing begins

11 Karachi constituencies: ballot paper printing begins

Election Commission of Pakistan ECP has started printing of ballot papers for eleven constituencies of Karachi. The printing of ballot papers of the constituencies started as MQM withdrew its petition challenging the delimitation/redrawing of the constitu
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
CNIC must for casting vote: ECP

CNIC must for casting vote: ECP

The Election Commission of Pakistan has declared Computerised National Identity Card mandatory for casting vote in the general elections. A spokesman of the EC said no person would be allowed to cast vote in the polling station without having original com
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
PTI to bring system of justice, humanity‚ if voted to power: Imran

PTI to bring system of justice, humanity‚ if voted to power: Imran

Chairman Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf Imran Khan has said that if voted to power his party would introduce the system of justice and humanity. Addressing a public meeting at Mianwali he said the linguistic politics and the politics of regionalism would be buri
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (April 30, 2013) and the forecast for Wednesday (May 01, 2013).

Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Khoso reiterates elections to be held on time

Khoso reiterates elections to be held on time

Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso has reiterated that general elections will be held on time. He was talking to Information Minister Arif Nizami here on Tuesday. The PM directed the minister to increase interaction with media and dispel any misgivings a
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (April 30, 2013).

Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
ECP fails to address Senate panel's concerns

ECP fails to address Senate panel's concerns

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) did not address concerns expressed by Senate's Special Committee on Election on the likelihood of bogus votes in the final electoral votes for upcoming May 11 general elections. In its report, the Senate panel rec
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (April 30, 2013).

Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
PEMRA monitors political ads

PEMRA monitors political ads

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has set up a center to monitor the implementation of code of conduct by political parties ahead of the upcoming general elections. According to informed sources, the center is monitoring advertisement
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (April 30, 2013).

Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
NA 122: Imran's sisters take part in poll campaign

NA 122: Imran's sisters take part in poll campaign

Sisters of Imran Khan took part in the election campaign of NA 122. Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan and Noreen Khan along with other family members offered fateha at mazar of Bibi Pak Daman and dua for the success of PTI. Talking to media on this occasion, they sa
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Tuesday (April 30, 2013) and for Wednesday (May 01, 2013).
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Huge amounts being spent on poll drive: JI urges CEC to take notice

Huge amounts being spent on poll drive: JI urges CEC to take notice

Jamaat-i-Islami's Deputy Secretary General, Syed Waqas Jafri, in charge, JI's central election campaign, has called upon the Chief Election Commissioner to take notice of the heavy amounts being spent by some political parties on their election campaign i
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (April 30, 2013).

Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Militancy, terrorism have no place in Pakistan: Nawaz

Militancy, terrorism have no place in Pakistan: Nawaz

PML-N President Nawaz Sharif said Tuesday that militancy and terrorism have no place in Pakistan. Addressing party workers, he said that PML-N "rejects militancy and extremism and condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations". "There is no justi
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Imran brazens out election campaign trail

Imran brazens out election campaign trail

You can't lead a revolution and hide behind bullet-proof glass - at least not according to Imran Khan, wildcard contender for power at the ballot box in country next week. Visibly tired by 15-hour days, frenetic flying and driving round the country to add
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Tuesday (April 30, 2013).

Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
ECP explains its stand on current law and order

ECP explains its stand on current law and order

In response to various statements emanating from various quarters regarding ECP's responsibility to maintain law and order during the general election 2013, it has been deemed appropriate by the Commission to put the issue in its correct perspective to av
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (April 30, 2013).

Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
PTI to install provincial government in Islamabad: Hashmi

PTI to install provincial government in Islamabad: Hashmi

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President and candidate for NA-48 Makhdoom Javed Hashmi on Tuesday vowed that the PTI after coming into power would set-up provincial government in the federal capital. Addressing various public gatherings during his stormy
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (April 30, 2013).

Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Musharraf's escape: Ministry asked to file report on May 6

Musharraf's escape: Ministry asked to file report on May 6

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday directed Ministry of Interior to submit on May 6 a report on the execution of orders passed against Inspector General of Police (IGP) Bani Amin in the Musharraf escape case. The IHC, Judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui, w
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Supreme Court concerned at bomb blasts

Supreme Court concerned at bomb blasts

The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed its grave concern over the recent spate of bomb blasts during ongoing election campaigns and issued directives to the concerned authorities to ensure free and fair elections in the country. Resuming the hearing of el
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
CCP annuls ICH agreement

CCP annuls ICH agreement

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on Tuesday annulled the International Clearing House (ICH) Agreement entered into among all (14) LDI operators and has imposed a huge penalty of 7.5 percent of annual turnover of each LDI for violation of Sec 4
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: slight changes

THE RUPEE: slight changes

Marginal changes were seen in the value of the rupee on the local currency market on Tuesday amid persisting demand for dollars, dealers said. There were modest changes in the rupee-dollar parity rates, but the rupee had breached the barrier of 100 on the
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
NA-56 becomes centre of attention as Imran jumps into fray

NA-56 becomes centre of attention as Imran jumps into fray

NA-56 (Rawalpindi) has become centre of attention as Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan jumped into the fray against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) two-time winner Mohammad Hanif Abbasi. The constituency, comprising entirely of urban pop
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: slight changes

THE RUPEE: slight changes

Marginal changes were seen in the value of the rupee on the local currency market on Tuesday amid persisting demand for dollars, dealers said. There were modest changes in the rupee-dollar parity rates, but the rupee had breached the barrier of 100 on the
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Minister says facing threats from 'corrupt' CEOs, MDs

Minister says facing threats from 'corrupt' CEOs, MDs

Caretaker Minister for Industries and Production, Shehzada Ahsan Ashraf Sheikh has said that chief executive officers and managing directors who are on his hit list are threatening him through "intelligence agencies". During an exclusive chat with Busi
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Parliament development projects: Senate chairman reviews progress

Parliament development projects: Senate chairman reviews progress

The Chairman Senate of Pakistan Syed Nayyer Hussain Bokhari, while undertaking a review of the parliament development projects on Tuesday underlined the need for keeping in view future requirements of the Parliament, its Committees and members as well as
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Water rotation programme in Hala Division

Water rotation programme in Hala Division

The Executive Engineer of Hala Division on Tuesday announced a new water rotation programme because of shortage of water in Rohri Canal. According to announcement, water supply to Massu Minor-I, Punnu Minor, Saeed Khan Shakh and Rahuki Shak of Massu Sub-D
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Youth can achieve landmarks: PU vice chancellor

Youth can achieve landmarks: PU vice chancellor

Punjab University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Mujahid Kaman said that there is a lack of confidence in young generation but it can achieve landmarks. He was addressing the inaugural session of a national seminar on "Engineering Materials and Their Perfor
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
ADB gives $73 million to rehabilitate canal, barrage

ADB gives $73 million to rehabilitate canal, barrage

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Pakistan Tuesday signed an agreement to invest $73 million in rehabilitating Pakpattan Canal and Suleimanki Barrage in Punjab. "The rehabilitation of Pakpattan and its linked cannels, and installation
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (April 30, 2013).

Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
Hung parliament to step up instability: PEW

Hung parliament to step up instability: PEW

The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Tuesday said the upcoming elections will result in a fragmented government which will result in continued political and economic instability hurting millions more. The uncertainty may not be settled after elections as a
Published 01 May, 2013 12:00am
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