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Print - 2013-05-15
There is shortage of women police stations all over country

There is shortage of women police stations all over country

There is acute shortage of women police stations, as only 19 women police stations exist across the country, which constitute 0.86 percent of the strength of police department. There is not only shortage of women police station in the country, but they ar
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Fire victims: LDA to pay double amount to bereaved families

Fire victims: LDA to pay double amount to bereaved families

Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has doubled the amount of compensation being paid to the bereaved families of 24 victims of fire incident at LDA Plaza and decided to give Rs 1 million to each of these families. According to a spokesperson on Tuesday, L
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Imran, Javed to retain Mianwali, Multan seats respectively

Imran, Javed to retain Mianwali, Multan seats respectively

Javed Hashmi, President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to surrender his Rawalpindi seat and will retain the NA-149 (Multan-II). Similarly Imran Khan will retain his Mianwali seat and will surrender other seats, PTI sources told here on Tues
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Court refuses to hear former MPA's plea

Court refuses to hear former MPA's plea

Justice Nasir Saeed Sheikh of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday refused to hear the petition of former MPA of PML-Q Seemal Kamran challenging her disqualification by the election commission on the basis of fake degree. The judge referred the petitioner to
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
UNICEF expresses satisfaction over anti-measles drive

UNICEF expresses satisfaction over anti-measles drive

World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF have described the 7-day anti-measles campaign in Lahore as up to international standard which is a matter of satisfaction for Punjab government and health department. Provincial Health Department arranged 3rd pa
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Business community hails ECP services

Business community hails ECP services

Exporters, traders and manufacturers hailed the services of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for holding transparent general elections in the country and lauded the services of Pak Army and Security institutions for maintaining law and order during t
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (May 14, 2013) and the forecast for Wednesday (May 15, 2013).
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Rangers kill two smugglers at Wagah Border

Rangers kill two smugglers at Wagah Border

Punjab Rangers killed two smugglers attempting to traverse Wagah Border into India. According to the Rangers officials, unusual movements were spotted at Indo-Pak border. The personnel of Punjab Rangers faced armed resistance when they tried to stop the s
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (May 14, 2013).
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Former Prime Minister fails to appear before NAB investigators

Former Prime Minister fails to appear before NAB investigators

Former prime minister Raja Parvez Asharaf could not appear before investigators of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) tasked with probing Rs 22 billion Rental Power Project (RPPs) scam on Tuesday because of illness. Sources said that NAB had summone
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Chinese premier to address Senate

Chinese premier to address Senate

Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang‚ who is arriving in Islamabad on May 22‚ would address Senate session. PML-N President Mian Nawaz Sharif will call on the Chinese premier. It will be the first visit of Li Keqiang to Pakistan after assuming the office. It
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (May 14, 2013).
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Laptops distributed among talented students

Laptops distributed among talented students

Vice Chancellor University of Science & Technology Bannu Professor Dr Abdur Rahim has urged upon the students to fully concentrate on their education and during free time participate in constructive activities. Addressing a laptop distribution ceremony he
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Tuesday (May 14, 2013) and for Wednesday (May 15, 2013).
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan urges efforts to resolve conflicts in Africa

Pakistan urges efforts to resolve conflicts in Africa

Pakistan called for intensifying efforts to resolve long festering conflicts and crises in Africa that spawn terrorism and to prevent the continent from becoming an "epicentre" of the scourge. "Africa is the new frontier for international terrorism and ri
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (May 14, 2013).
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Seven missing persons' case: Supreme Court seeks copies of trial record

Seven missing persons' case: Supreme Court seeks copies of trial record

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought attested copies of the trial record from authorities concerned relating to seven missing persons from outside the Adiala Jail, currently in protective custody in Peshawar and Haripur prisons. Resuming the hearing, a thr
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Sherry quits as Ambassador to US

Sherry quits as Ambassador to US

Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States, Sherry Rehman, has tendered resignation from his office. She had replaced Hussain Haqqani in November 2011 after he resigned from the post over the secret memo scandal. Sherry Rehman sent her resignation to the
Published 15 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 (May 14, 2013).
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Musharraf's judicial remand extended till May 28

Musharraf's judicial remand extended till May 28

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday extended the judicial remand of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf in Benazir Bhutto murder case till May 28. While hearing Musharraf's bail application, ATC Judge Chaudhry Habibur Rehman, granted extension in
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (May 14, 2013).
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Training workshop on HR, gender equality in society concludes

Training workshop on HR, gender equality in society concludes

Three-day training workshop on promoting Human Rights and Gender Equality in society concluded here on Tuesday inculcating analytical skills for evaluating programs related to gender equality. The workshop, organised by Women's Organisation for Rights and
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (May 14, 2013).
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan should build pressure on UN resolutions on IHK: Gilani

Pakistan should build pressure on UN resolutions on IHK: Gilani

Indian occupied Kashmir, veteran Kashmiri Hurriyet leader, Syed Ali Gilani has expressed the confidence that Pakistan would use its influence to build pressure on India for implementation of the UN resolutions on Kashmir, which guarantee right to self-det
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Recruitment of wireless operators in progress

Recruitment of wireless operators in progress

The process of recruitment of wireless operators in Sindh police is going ahead. A police spokesman said here on Tuesday that the written examination of those candidates who have cleared the physical fitness test, would be conducted on May 18.
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firm trend

THE RUPEE: firm trend

Stable trend was witnessed on the money market on Tuesday as the rupee managed to move in a cautious way following the expectations for economic recovery, particularly law and order situation in the country after general election 2013, dealers said.
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Customs duty constitutes 12 percent of all taxes: FBR

Customs duty constitutes 12 percent of all taxes: FBR

Despite large scale tariff rationalisation, customs duty is still one of the significant sources of collection of federal taxes during 2012-2013, according to FBR's quarterly review issued here on Tuesday. The remarkable performance of the customs departm
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firm trend

THE RUPEE: firm trend

Stable trend was witnessed on the money market on Tuesday as the rupee managed to move in a cautious way following the expectations for economic recovery, particularly law and order situation in the country after general election 2013, dealers said.
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
PPAF campaign to prevent measles from today

PPAF campaign to prevent measles from today

Keeping in view the outbreak of measles and necessary preventive measures in Sindh, the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) is airing public service messages aimed at sensitising communities about the importance of immunisation, timely diagnosis and
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Watto resigns from PPP leadership

Watto resigns from PPP leadership

Resignations from the PPP leadership continued for second consecutive day. The PPP leadership Mian Manzoor Wattoo resigned as President PPP Punjab after party's failure in general elections. Wattoo has reportedly sent his resignation to the party chairman
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Imran to appeal for partial vote recount

Imran to appeal for partial vote recount

Chairman, Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf, Imran Khan said Tuesday he planned to request a partial recount on Tuesday, while a local election observer group said some polling stations saw higher turnouts than the number of eligible voters. "Today we will demand a
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (May 14, 2013).
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
14 women elected to NA, PA seats in general election

14 women elected to NA, PA seats in general election

According to unofficial results announced by Election Commission of Pakistan, 14 women were successful in May 11 general elections 2013 by winning five National and nine provincial assembles seats. Women, who reached in National Assembly, included Sumaira
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
'IT knowledge has prime importance in today's world'

'IT knowledge has prime importance in today's world'

In today's world, IT knowledge is of prime importance as it not only unlocks the doors of progress and prosperity but also provides a chance to get access to global opportunities. Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Vice President Mian Abuzar S
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
34 independent MPAs-elect from Punjab join PML-N

34 independent MPAs-elect from Punjab join PML-N

As many as 34 independents who emerged victorious from different constituencies of the Punjab Assembly in May 11 general elections have announced their decision to join Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N). Although the PML-N does not require any support
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Reports about NAB chief's removal rebuffed

Reports about NAB chief's removal rebuffed

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) would present an immediate and long-term action plan to the new government for ownership and full support in its anti-corruption efforts. This was stated by spokesman NAB while responding to media queries regarding fut
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Section-144 imposed around examination centres

Section-144 imposed around examination centres

Administrator City District Government (CDG) Rawalpindi Rashid Mahmood has imposed Section-144 around all examination centres set up for the Intermediate exams started on Tuesday (May 14) under Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education.
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
24 victims of LDA fire incident identified

24 victims of LDA fire incident identified

Twenty four persons including a woman have been identified as victim of LDA fire incident. They include a deputy director finance LDA Irfan Ansari, Shazia, Talib Hussain, Muhammad Asif, Naeem Rashid, Ijaz Anwar, Amjad Ali, Muhammad Sabir Hussain, Muhammad
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
APNS plea rejected

APNS plea rejected

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the plea of All Pakistan Newspaper Society (APNS) to vacate April 2 stay order for disbursement of funds to advertising agencies/media houses and adjourned the matter till Wednesday (today).
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
JS Bank Limited

JS Bank Limited

Brief Introduction: JS Bank Limited is a subsidiary of JS Group, one of the most diversified financial service groups operating in Pakistan. Besides JS Financial, winning laurels in industries such as asset management, investment banking, securitie
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
JS Bank Limited

JS Bank Limited

Brief Introduction: JS Bank Limited is a subsidiary of JS Group, one of the most diversified financial service groups operating in Pakistan. Besides JS Financial, winning laurels in industries such as asset management, investment banking, securitie
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
EU agrees to always protect small depositors in bank closures

EU agrees to always protect small depositors in bank closures

Depositors keeping less than 100,000 euros in a bank that is being closed down will get all their money back, European Union finance ministers agreed on Tuesday, and most supported the idea that bigger depositors would get privileged status. "There was ge
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
EU agrees to always protect small depositors in bank closures

EU agrees to always protect small depositors in bank closures

Depositors keeping less than 100,000 euros in a bank that is being closed down will get all their money back, European Union finance ministers agreed on Tuesday, and most supported the idea that bigger depositors would get privileged status. "There was ge
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
EU agrees to always protect small depositors in bank closures

EU agrees to always protect small depositors in bank closures

Depositors keeping less than 100,000 euros in a bank that is being closed down will get all their money back, European Union finance ministers agreed on Tuesday, and most supported the idea that bigger depositors would get privileged status. "There was ge
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Khoso rules out delay in transfer of power

Khoso rules out delay in transfer of power

Caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso on Tuesday reiterated that the next phase of transfer of power would be completed without any delay. Talking with Information Minister Arif Nizami, who called on him in Islamabad‚ the interim Prime Minister sa
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Khoso rules out delay in transfer of power

Khoso rules out delay in transfer of power

Caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso on Tuesday reiterated that the next phase of transfer of power would be completed without any delay. Talking with Information Minister Arif Nizami, who called on him in Islamabad‚ the interim Prime Minister sa
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Manmohan declines Nawaz's invitation

Manmohan declines Nawaz's invitation

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday declined the invitation of PM-in-waiting Nawaz Sharif to attend his oath taking ceremony as a gesture to further the diplomatic relations between the two countries. Indian media said that it is highly unlike
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Manmohan declines Nawaz's invitation

Manmohan declines Nawaz's invitation

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday declined the invitation of PM-in-waiting Nawaz Sharif to attend his oath taking ceremony as a gesture to further the diplomatic relations between the two countries. Indian media said that it is highly unlike
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
FBR chief to work till June 30

FBR chief to work till June 30

The government has allowed FBR chairman Ansar Javed to work till June 30, 2013. Sources told Business Recorder here on Tuesday that Prime Minister has issued directives to the FBR in this regard.
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
FBR chief to work till June 30

FBR chief to work till June 30

The government has allowed FBR chairman Ansar Javed to work till June 30, 2013. Sources told Business Recorder here on Tuesday that Prime Minister has issued directives to the FBR in this regard.
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
FBR chief to work till June 30

FBR chief to work till June 30

The government has allowed FBR chairman Ansar Javed to work till June 30, 2013. Sources told Business Recorder here on Tuesday that Prime Minister has issued directives to the FBR in this regard.
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Abu Dhabi Fund pledges support to new government

Abu Dhabi Fund pledges support to new government

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development has said the Fund will support the new Pakistan government in its efforts to revive the shattered economy for addressing myriad challenges confronting the country. A senior official of the Fund‚ Al-Adil Al-Hosani said in Isl
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Abu Dhabi Fund pledges support to new government

Abu Dhabi Fund pledges support to new government

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development has said the Fund will support the new Pakistan government in its efforts to revive the shattered economy for addressing myriad challenges confronting the country. A senior official of the Fund‚ Al-Adil Al-Hosani said in Isl
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Abu Dhabi Fund pledges support to new government

Abu Dhabi Fund pledges support to new government

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development has said the Fund will support the new Pakistan government in its efforts to revive the shattered economy for addressing myriad challenges confronting the country. A senior official of the Fund‚ Al-Adil Al-Hosani said in Isl
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
Abu Dhabi Fund pledges support to new government

Abu Dhabi Fund pledges support to new government

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development has said the Fund will support the new Pakistan government in its efforts to revive the shattered economy for addressing myriad challenges confronting the country. A senior official of the Fund‚ Al-Adil Al-Hosani said in Isl
Published 15 May, 2013 12:00am
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