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Print - 2013-05-28
Palm oil rises to 1-1/2-month high

Palm oil rises to 1-1/2-month high

Malaysian palm oil futures rose to their highest in more than 1-1/2 months on Monday, on optimism that stocks could ease further, although investor caution curbed gains. Malaysian exports of palm oil for the first 25 days of the month fell 5.2 percent fro
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Kenya's refinery to double oil handling capacity by 2018

Kenya's refinery to double oil handling capacity by 2018

Kenya's sole refinery is seeking to raise $1.2 billion to expand its facilities and increase its crude handling capacity to 4 million tonnes of crude per year by 2018 from 1.6 million now, the refinery's manager said on Monday. This would be the most sign
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Argentina's 2013-14 wheat area to expand 40 percent

Argentina's 2013-14 wheat area to expand 40 percent

High wheat prices, a government tax rebate plan and expected good weather will prompt Argentine farmers to expand planting of the grain by 40 percent this season compared with the 2012/13 crop year, Agriculture Secretary Lorenzo Basso said on Tuesday.
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Gold gains in Asia

Gold gains in Asia

Gold rose on Monday, benefiting from a shift in funds out of equities as concerns over global economic growth lifted bullion's safe-haven appeal and stretched its gains following its best week in a month. The recent fall in gold prices also kept physical
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold rises on physical demand as dollar dips

US MIDDAY: gold rises on physical demand as dollar dips

Gold rose on Monday, extending gains after its strongest week in a month as the dollar edged lower and European stock markets steadied, while physical buying remained strong in Asia. Volumes were likely to remain thin throughout the day as both Britain an
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Ukraine wheat crop likely to rise

Ukraine wheat crop likely to rise

Ukraine's 2013 wheat harvest is likely to rise to 19.3 million tonnes from 15.8 million tonnes in 2012 due to better weather, a senior weather forecaster said on Monday. Tetyana Adamenko, head of the state weather forecasting centre's agriculture departme
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Oil cake market rates

Oil cake market rates

The July vaida was higher while the December contract was inert on the forward cottonseeds oilcake market on Monday in the process of trading, dealers said. The July vaida ended at Rs 999.60, they said. The next day, the business opened with a gain of 20
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Lacklustre business on cotton market

Lacklustre business on cotton market

Slow business was seen on the cotton market on Monday as mills and spinners are still on the sidelines mainly because of less buying interest, dealers said. The official spot rate remained unchanged at Rs 6,400, they said. In the ready business, only one
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Cottonseeds prices up on grain market

Cottonseeds prices up on grain market

Cottonseeds rates were higher, the cereals prices, however, were down on the wholesale grain market on Monday in the process of modest trading, dealers said. On the seeds side, cottonseeds oilcake with bag Sindh (old) were higher by Rs 75 to Rs 575 and 77
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Russia's new crop wheat prices steady on mixed weather factors

Russia's new crop wheat prices steady on mixed weather factors

Russia's wheat export prices for the new crop remained flat last week as mixed weather factors sustained concerns over this year's harvest prospects, SovEcon consultancy said in a note on Monday. Late spring accompanied by dry weather in some regions in M
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
China buys 650,000 tonnes of US wheat

China buys 650,000 tonnes of US wheat

China bought as much as 650,000 tonnes of US wheat last week prompted by falling prices, a government think-tank said. This was the second large-scale purchase of US wheat by the world's top wheat producer this year, bringing its total buying to about 1.5
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Indian sugar futures fall due to weak demand

Indian sugar futures fall due to weak demand

Indian sugar futures fell on Monday, weighed by huge supplies and relatively weak demand by bulk buyers such as ice cream and soft drink makers. The contract fell despite some recovery in global sugar prices which dipped on Thursday to 16.56 cents, the lo
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 222,544 tonnes of cargo comprising 154,856 tonnes of import cargo and 67,688 tonnes of export cargo including 4,743 loaded and empty containers during the last 48 hours ended at 0700 hours on Monday. The total import cargo of 154,
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Punjab Food department may miss wheat procurement target

Punjab Food department may miss wheat procurement target

Wheat procurement by the Punjab Food Department (PFD) is showing a declining trend, as its centers across the province purchased only 79,325 metric tons on Sunday and thus the total procurement reached 3,195,517 metric tons, which is still around 900,000
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
JI Shura to meet on May 30

JI Shura to meet on May 30

Ameer, Jamaat-e-slami, Syed Munawwar Hasan has summoned the central Shura of the JI at Mansoora on May 30. The two-day meeting will discuss the recent general elections, the political situation in the country and also work out the future line of action.
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
FBR field offices to remain open on Saturdays

FBR field offices to remain open on Saturdays

The Federal Board of Revenue has directed all its field offices, including Model Customs Collectorates (MCCs), Large Taxpayers Units (LTUs) and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs), to remain open on all Saturdays till 30th June, 2013, as per normal office hours.
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Bomb kills five policemen in Shangla

Bomb kills five policemen in Shangla

A roadside bomb hit a police patrol in troubled north-west on Monday killing five officers, police said. The incident took place during a routine patrol in the remote mountainous Shangla district, 230 kilometres (143 miles) north-east of Peshawar. "It was
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Sethi for effective steps to control measles

Sethi for effective steps to control measles

Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Najam Sethi has on Monday directed the concerned officials that maximum resources should be utilised for saving children from measles. He asked them to take more effective steps for controlling measles in the province, disc
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Government urged to allow paper import from India

Government urged to allow paper import from India

All Pakistan Paper Merchants Association (APPMA) has urged the government to allow paper import from India to bring down paper prices and to end hegemony of the paper manufacturers. APPMA President Mohammad Ajmal and former President Khamis Saeed Butt in
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Kashmir and water disputes: Shujaat urges India, Pakistan to hold talks

Kashmir and water disputes: Shujaat urges India, Pakistan to hold talks

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Senator Chaudhry Shujat Hussain said India and Pakistan should hold talks on Kashmir and water disputes so that headway could be made towards solution of these problems. He expressed these views during a meet
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Liaquat condoles loss of lives

Liaquat condoles loss of lives

Secretary General, Jamaat-i-Islami, Liaqat Baloch, on Monday, visited the houses of the children burnt alive in Gujrat wagon accident, and offered condolences with the bereaved families. He was accompanied by the JI Gujrat chief, Syed Ehsnullah Shah.
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Van incident in Gujrat: Petition moved in LHC

Van incident in Gujrat: Petition moved in LHC

A petition has been filed before the Lahore High Court seeking judicial inquiry in to schoolchildren van burning incident in Gujrat. A bar member Shahid Ikram Siddiqui stated that sub-standard cylinders had been playing havoc with the lives of innocent pe
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL)

Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL)

As a subsidiary of Attock Oil Company Limited, Pakistan Oilfield Limited is primarily an exploration and production company which was incorporated back in 1950s. It overtook the exploration and production business of AOC in the seventies. Since then it ha
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL)

Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL)

As a subsidiary of Attock Oil Company Limited, Pakistan Oilfield Limited is primarily an exploration and production company which was incorporated back in 1950s. It overtook the exploration and production business of AOC in the seventies. Since then it ha
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Health awareness training workshop held

Health awareness training workshop held

The Sindh Youth Affairs Department in collaboration with SHED organised a two-day health awareness training workshop. An official of the department said here on Monday that the seminar was titled "Disease free life is everyone's right." It was organised a
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Local bodies' employees: report about non-payment of salaries sought

Local bodies' employees: report about non-payment of salaries sought

Sindh Chief Secretary, Mohammad Ijaz Chaudhry, has asked the Provincial Secretary for Local Government to immediately submit a report about number of sanctioned posts and budgetary allocations so that the issue related to non-payment of salaries to LG emp
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Four killed in Dera Bugti clash

Four killed in Dera Bugti clash

At least four persons have been killed and another four injured in an armed clash between two clans of a tribe in Dera Bugti area, on Monday. Levies sources said that armed tribesmen of two clans of a same tribe took positions against each other and opene
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Senate body's views based on unfounded assumptions: KESC

Senate body's views based on unfounded assumptions: KESC

Responding to points raised by some members of Senate's Standing Committee on Water and Power, KESC has termed them as unfounded and based on incomplete or flawed information. KESC has reminded the senators that the power utility serves over 20 million co
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Strong opposition needed at the Centre: Babar Awan

Strong opposition needed at the Centre: Babar Awan

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Senator Babar Awan on Monday said the incoming government needed a strong opposition to reinforce the narrative of maintaining good governance. Speaking to media persons outside the Supreme Court, Awan said it was the
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Global Head of Wealth Management visits Karachi, Lahore

Global Head of Wealth Management visits Karachi, Lahore

Judy Hsu, Global Head of Wealth Management and Priority and International Banking for Standard Chartered Bank recently visited Karachi and Lahore. Her visit during an evolving external environment is a strong reflection of the Bank's commitment to the cou
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Minister not happy with two secretaries

Minister not happy with two secretaries

Minister for Industries and Production, Shehzada Ehsan Afzal Sheikh is furious over Secretaries of Ministry of Production and Ministry of Industries for reportedly not extending co-operation to him in official matters, well informed sources told Busine
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Reap delegation leaves for South Africa

Reap delegation leaves for South Africa

A 14-member trade delegation of Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (Reap) under the leadership of Jawed Ali Ghori, Chairman Reap has leave for South Africa for one week trade visit. Jawed Tar Muhammad, Muhammad Nadeem Sadiq, Teka Mal, Waqas Asghar, Sy
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
ACPL plans to invest in Cement Grinding Unit in Iraq

ACPL plans to invest in Cement Grinding Unit in Iraq

Attock Cement Company Limited has planned to make investment in Cement Grinding Unit in Basra, Iraq. According to a notice sent by Attock Cement Pakistan Limited (ACPL) to Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) that the company has an intention to invest about $25
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
'Cement sector's financial results show positive trends'

'Cement sector's financial results show positive trends'

Despite the challenge of intensifying inputs mainly on account of power outages, the cement sector's financial results are showing positive trends due to increase in demand for cement locally and abroad. Chief Financial Officer, Lafarge Pakistan, Bilal Ha
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Punjab Textbook Board: LHC issues notices to government, others

Punjab Textbook Board: LHC issues notices to government, others

The Lahore High Court (LHC) here on Monday issued notices for June 3 to the Punjab government and other respondents in a petition challenging order of the caretaker chief minister Punjab refraining Punjab Textbook Board (PTB). The petitioner general secre
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Group relief, group taxation: SECP asks FBR to expand the scope

Group relief, group taxation: SECP asks FBR to expand the scope

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SECP) has proposed to the Federal Board of Revenue to expand the scope of "group relief" and "group taxation" under the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 to provide a level playing field to companies, revive sick units and
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Indus Hospital announces second Biennial Conference

Indus Hospital announces second Biennial Conference

The Indus Hospital has announced to organise its 2nd Biennial Conference - I Con - that will be held from 24-26 January, 2014 at Sheraton Hotel, Karachi. The theme for this year's 'I Con' is Care Beyond Cure relating it with the motto of The Indus Hospita
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
New academic block inaugurated at FURC

New academic block inaugurated at FURC

Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal Block was inaugurated at Foundation University Rawalpindi Campus (FURC) by Managing Director, Fauji Foundation and President Foundation University, Lieutenant General Muhammad Mustafa Khan HI(M) (Retd). Major General Gul Muhammad
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Missing persons' families pin hope on Nawaz: DHR

Missing persons' families pin hope on Nawaz: DHR

Chairperson Amina Masood Janjua Defence of Human Rights (DHR) hoped that PML-N, President, Mian Nawaz Sharif would fulfil his promise regarding recovery of 'Missing Persons'. Talking to media persons outside the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday, the Ch
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Budget proposals: cut corporate, raise AOPs tax rates: SECP

Budget proposals: cut corporate, raise AOPs tax rates: SECP

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed to the Federal Board of Revenue to gradually reduce corporate tax rates (unlisted public companies and listed companies) with simultaneous increase in tax rate of Association of Person
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Budget proposals: cut corporate, raise AOPs tax rates: SECP

Budget proposals: cut corporate, raise AOPs tax rates: SECP

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed to the Federal Board of Revenue to gradually reduce corporate tax rates (unlisted public companies and listed companies) with simultaneous increase in tax rate of Association of Person
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
HEC to train primary, college teachers from Fata

HEC to train primary, college teachers from Fata

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has agreed to train primary and college teachers from Fata at the request of Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Engineer Shaukatullah Khan during his visit to HEC Islamabad on Monday.
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Stock market listings: SECP suggests fresh tax incentives to companies

Stock market listings: SECP suggests fresh tax incentives to companies

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SECP) has proposed to the Federal Board of Revenue to provide new tax incentives to companies for enlistment in any registered stock exchange. Sources said on Monday that the SECP has asked the FBR to provide tax cr
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Stock market listings: SECP suggests fresh tax incentives to companies

Stock market listings: SECP suggests fresh tax incentives to companies

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SECP) has proposed to the Federal Board of Revenue to provide new tax incentives to companies for enlistment in any registered stock exchange. Sources said on Monday that the SECP has asked the FBR to provide tax cr
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
SECP asks FBR to abolish FED on service sector

SECP asks FBR to abolish FED on service sector

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed to the Federal Board of Revenue to abolish FED on service sector under Federal Excise Act, 2005 to avoid double taxation on service providers in provinces. According to the budget prop
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
SECP asks FBR to abolish FED on service sector

SECP asks FBR to abolish FED on service sector

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed to the Federal Board of Revenue to abolish FED on service sector under Federal Excise Act, 2005 to avoid double taxation on service providers in provinces. According to the budget prop
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan wind power - response to Akhtar Ali

Pakistan wind power - response to Akhtar Ali

This narrative is a rejoinder to Akhtar Ali's article titled, "Recent increase in power tariff: Towards wind power auctions" published in Business Recorder on May 22, 2013. Ali has "mined" the Internet and presented an array of data with reference
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Africa goes toe-to-toe with the ICC

Africa goes toe-to-toe with the ICC

The African Union on Monday made its biggest stand to date against the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday, calling for the Hague-based tribunal to drop its case against Kenya's recently elected president. President Uhuru Kenyatta; his deputy Wil
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Limits to privatisation

Limits to privatisation

From the statements of the PML-N leaders (likely to adore federal ministries) a clear hint is that privatising the public sector enterprises (PSEs) would be the focus of the new regime. Indeed, that's imperative because, besides circular debt, the PSE los
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
The tragedy was avertable

The tragedy was avertable

This tragedy was very much avertable; the lives of those 17 little school boys and girls and their teacher could have been saved. But it was not to be, because everything that could be wrong with the van they were travelling in on their fateful journey to
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Need to rush to the IMF

Need to rush to the IMF

Sources close to the incoming government are reported to have given the impression that the new government does not need to seek an immediate IMF programme. The argument is that the current level of foreign exchange reserves is hardly sufficient for two t
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa doctors demand protection

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa doctors demand protection

Strongly reacting to the increasing incidents of kidnapping for ransoms of the doctors in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the doctors' community has demanded the protective measures on war footing basis to prevent such incidences in future.
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Call for action against absent teachers in Balochistan

Call for action against absent teachers in Balochistan

Government Teachers Association (Aksariti) has demanded of the government to take departmental action against teachers who used to remain absent from their duties but receive their salaries regularly. In a statement issued, here on Monday, Wali Khan, Secr
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
'Unique' clock installed at SU Bab-ul-Islam gate

'Unique' clock installed at SU Bab-ul-Islam gate

With gigantic efforts of Sindh University Jamshoro (SU) Vice Chancellor Dr Nazir A. Mughal, a unique and distinctive clock has been installed at the tower situated at Bab-ul-Islam Gate of the university. Running in accordance with Global Position System (
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Intel holds interactive session on 'Toddlers & Technology'

Intel holds interactive session on 'Toddlers & Technology'

An interactive session with toddlers and parent bloggers, entitled 'Toddlers and Technology,' to focus on how the touch-generation could benefit from technology and how it positively impacts the quality of life was organised by Intel-Pakistan at Kidz Klub
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Textile and commerce ministries: PHMEA concerned over proposed merger

Textile and commerce ministries: PHMEA concerned over proposed merger

The apparel textile sector has raised concerns over the proposed merger of textile ministry with commerce ministry, saying the move is "alarming" for the ailing industry. Last week, Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PHMEA) Central
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Unusable in Afghanistan: 'Such items should not be allowed under ATT'

Unusable in Afghanistan: 'Such items should not be allowed under ATT'

Chairman GST and Refund Sub-committee of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Mohammad Ibrahim Kasumbi has suggested that the items which are not usable and consumable in Afghanistan should be put on the negative list and should not be allowed
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Two bodies recovered in Turbat

Two bodies recovered in Turbat

Two bodies of unidentified persons were recovered in Tamp area on Monday. According to Levies sources, two persons were kidnapped and later they were shot dead by unidentified miscreants. Levies sources said that the bodies were shifted to hospital for po
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Pesco replaces two Superintendent Engineers for poor performance

Pesco replaces two Superintendent Engineers for poor performance

Chief Executive, Peshawar Electricity Supply Company (Pesco), Tariq Saddozai has replaced two senior engineers of the company over poor performance and sluggish response towards the complaints of consumers in Peshawar and Mardan. The decision was taken du
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Justice Tassaduq Jilani takes oath as acting CEC

Justice Tassaduq Jilani takes oath as acting CEC

Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jilani took oath of office as acting Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) on Monday. Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry administered the oath. According to a press release, Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, CJP administered t
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
100-day priority plan of PML-N: proposals by ICMAP

100-day priority plan of PML-N: proposals by ICMAP

The Institute of Chartered Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) has developed proposals, short term and long term, for inclusion in the 100 days priority plan of PML (N). The proposals which have been categorised in five 'priority areas' have been f
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
100-day priority plan of PML-N: proposals by ICMAP

100-day priority plan of PML-N: proposals by ICMAP

The Institute of Chartered Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) has developed proposals, short term and long term, for inclusion in the 100 days priority plan of PML (N). The proposals which have been categorised in five 'priority areas' have been f
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
No-Smoking Day on May 31

No-Smoking Day on May 31

World No-Smoking Day will be observed here like other parts of the country on May 31. The Chest Society Pakistan, Islamic Medical Organisation, Pakistan Medical Association, Punjab Health Department and NGOs will organise walks and awareness seminars to m
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Meeting held to finalise arrangements for Swat Summer Festival 2013

Meeting held to finalise arrangements for Swat Summer Festival 2013

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa caretaker Minister for Information and Education Mossarat Qadeem has said that the provincial government will continue constructive activities like Swat Summer Festival 2013 in all the terror-hit areas and all-out co-ordination will be
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Books, stationery items distributed among students

Books, stationery items distributed among students

Begum Mehmooda Welfare Trust has provided textbooks, notebooks and stationery items to as many as 125 students studying at different levels at the government schools in Desra valley, Haripur. In the next phase, it would provide school uniform to these stu
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
PTI seeks 100 percent improvement in police performance

PTI seeks 100 percent improvement in police performance

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister-designate Pervez Khan Khattak has said that the PTI government will cater all needs of police department soon after coming to power and lack of resources will not be made hurdle in this regard. However, he said his govern
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
'PML-N is all set to steer country out of crisis'

'PML-N is all set to steer country out of crisis'

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Senator Tariq Azim said the party has done its homework to overcome load shedding, terrorism, unemployment and corruption in the country. "We will start working on getting rid of these menaces as soon as Nawaz S
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Pakistani undergoes heart-transplant surgery in India

Pakistani undergoes heart-transplant surgery in India

Reflecting its commitment to saving and enriching lives beyond boundaries, a team of cardiac experts at the centre of excellence for advanced cardiac care Fortis Malar, Chennai, led by Dr K R Balakrishnan, Director Cardiac Sciences, performed a life savin
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Clerk held on charge of embezzlement

Clerk held on charge of embezzlement

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Monday arrested Khalid Nawaz working as political clerk in the office of Deputy Commissioner (DC)/ Assistant Political Agent (APA) Lakki Marwat allegedly involved in the embezzlement/accumulation of
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
'Youm-e-Takbeer' to be observed today

'Youm-e-Takbeer' to be observed today

The nation will celebrate 15th "Youm-e-Takbeer" with zeal and zest on Tuesday (today) to commemorate the historic nuclear tests in 1998, that made Pakistan the seventh nuclear nation of the world and first Muslim state equipped with the nuclear arsenal. B
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
CJ resolves abduction case

CJ resolves abduction case

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Monday took notice on application of Hammad Azeem r/o Lahore, registered through Human Rights Cell of Supreme Court, Islamabad. He stated in his application that his wife has been abducted. A
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
FDP supplies 20kg Atta bags to Sunday Bazaars

FDP supplies 20kg Atta bags to Sunday Bazaars

In order to provide flour to the people at cheaper rate, Food Department Punjab (FDP) supplied 10,100 atta bags of 20kg each to 13 Sunday Bazaars in the provincial metropolis, out of which, 6,295 bags were sold while 3,805 bags were returned.
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Irsa reduces water releases from Mangla Dam

Irsa reduces water releases from Mangla Dam

The Indus River System Authority on Monday reduced water releases from the Mangla Dam to the minimum level of 25,000 cusecs to fill the upgraded reservoir to the maximum level of 1,242 ft during next three months. Punjab Irrigation canal regulator enginee
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Four more killed in Karachi

Four more killed in Karachi

At least four persons were killed in separate incidents of violence in the city on Monday, police and rescue sources said. In the first incident, a man was gunned down in Orangi area in the limits of Orangi Town police station. The deceased was identified
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Rangers recover 480kg explosives in raid

Rangers recover 480kg explosives in raid

Rangers on Monday foiled a terror bid by recovering 480 kilograms of explosives and arrested three accused during a raid in a house in PECHS Society. Ranger's sources said that the seized explosives included Aluminium Nitrate 350 kilograms and Hydrogen Pa
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
'PTI to take part in by-elections'

'PTI to take part in by-elections'

Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior provincial leaders have said that the party would take part in the forthcoming by-elections and their candidates have already started people-to-people contact. PTI President Punjab Ejaz Chaudhary and General Secretary
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
'Bureaucracy, corruption hampering growth of economy'

'Bureaucracy, corruption hampering growth of economy'

Energy shortage is not the only challenge being faced by the country but bureaucratic hurdles and menace of corruption are also hampering the economic trade and activities. The new government will have to evolve a multi-prong policy to overcome the issues
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Textile industry starts looking at alternative energy sources

Textile industry starts looking at alternative energy sources

Textile industry has started looking for alternate energy source to deal with unprecedented loadshedding, leaving many units unproductive due to restricted supply of gas to the Captive Power Plants (CPPs) of the industry. According to the industry, the mi
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
PTI APC seeks re-polling in Karachi

PTI APC seeks re-polling in Karachi

An All Parties Conference (APC) organised by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) here on Monday demanded re-polling in all constituencies of Karachi under the 'complete' supervision of army. A joint declaration of the APC urged the national institutions to mak
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Braille proficiency test on June 10

Braille proficiency test on June 10

Braille proficiency test will be held under the auspices of Special Education Department on June 10 at Directorate of Special Education Punjab. Director Special Education, Dr Muhammad Fazal Cheema informed that students having qualification of MA Special
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Sethi inaugurates solar traffic signals system

Sethi inaugurates solar traffic signals system

Punjab Chief Minister, Najam Sethi, inaugurated solar traffic signals at Faisal Chowk, Shahra-e-Quaid-e-Azam on Monday. Commissioner Lahore Division, Secretary Information, DCO Lahore, DG LDA, DG PHA and other officials were present on the occasion.
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Seminar

Seminar

An International seminar on "Sindh through centuries" would be organised in December this year. This was stated in a communication of the host - the Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU).
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Father attempts suicide after poisoning four children

Father attempts suicide after poisoning four children

A man consumed toxic syrup after poisoning his four children over domestic disputes here on Monday. According to details, wife of Ramzan hailing from Satiyana Road of Faisalabad, after a domestic quarrel left the house and went to her parent's home.
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
JuD chief's petition: LHC adjourns hearing

JuD chief's petition: LHC adjourns hearing

The Lahore High Court on Monday adjourned to September 24 the hearing of petition of Jamatud Dawa Chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed seeking legal assistance of the government before a court in the US, adjudicating a law suit filed by families of US citizens kill
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
ASF seniority list: LHC seeks reply from secretary defence

ASF seniority list: LHC seeks reply from secretary defence

The Lahore High Court on Monday sought reply from secretary defence by fortnight, in a petition filed by an assistant director of Airport Security Force (ASF) against the ministry for not promoting him as deputy director despite being listed in seniority
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Redressal of public complaints: Punjab Ombudsman simplifies procedure

Redressal of public complaints: Punjab Ombudsman simplifies procedure

Punjab Ombudsman Javed Mahmood has simplified the procedure for filing and redressal of complaints by the public against the provincial government departments. Computerised process has been started at the Ombudsman office for the quick resolution of publi
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Couple killed over wilful marriage

Couple killed over wilful marriage

A couple, allegedly charged with marrying against the will of families, was killed and their bodies recovered from an isolated part of Devidas area. Police discovered the whereabouts of the couple with the help of identity cards, whence it was further rev
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
Measles outbreak: LHC summons health secretary, DG health

Measles outbreak: LHC summons health secretary, DG health

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday summoned secretary health and director general of health Punjab for May 29 in a petition against the failure of government functionaries to control the outbreak of measles. The court remarked that lives of innocent ch
Published 28 May, 2013 12:00am
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