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Print - 2013-06-02
IWCCI proposes step to boost forex reserves

IWCCI proposes step to boost forex reserves

The Islamabad Women's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IWCCI) on Saturday proposed simple step that could be implemented to boost dwindling foreign exchange reserves. There are over 10 million Pakistanis working in around 79 countries including USA, UK,
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government urged to take steps for wheat procurement

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government urged to take steps for wheat procurement

Chairman, Qaumi Watan Party (QWP), Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao has asked the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to take drastic measures for the procurement of wheat in order to prevent wheat floor (Atta) crisis in the province. In a statement here on Saturday, h
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Tribal elders demand cessation of drone strikes

Tribal elders demand cessation of drone strikes

Elders from Utmanzai and Ahmadzai tribes of North Waziristan Agency demanded of the immediate cessation of US drone attacks and to sort-out a peaceful solution of the current turbulent situation in FATA, by holding talks with Taliban. Speaking at a news c
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Students protest against operation in Kurram Agency

Students protest against operation in Kurram Agency

Tribal students on Saturday held a protest demonstration against the ongoing security forces operation in Kurram Agency, demanding to immediate halt it. The protest was spearheaded by Fata Students' Federation central President Khan Bahadur Wazir, Kurram
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Young judicial officers urged to use modern technology

Young judicial officers urged to use modern technology

Judge Supreme Court of Pakistan Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali urged young judicial officers to take maximum benefit of modern technology and skills and use those for the betterment of public. He expressed this view in the certificate-awarding ceremony on th
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Plan for merging federal divisions into ministries hailed

Plan for merging federal divisions into ministries hailed

All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF), appreciating the new government plan of merging more than a dozen federal divisions into their previous ministries, has called for a merger of Ministries of Commerce and Production & Industries, as the amalgamation of u
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Six Kashmiris martyred in May

Six Kashmiris martyred in May

Indian troops, in their continued acts of state terrorism, martyred six Kashmiris including a child during the last month of May in occupied Kashmir. According to the data issued by the Research Section of Kashmir Media Service, today, of those martyred o
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Leader of Opposition: Imran should be elected for the job: Rasheed

Leader of Opposition: Imran should be elected for the job: Rasheed

Keeping his unique style of public speaking and outspoken nature, Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed expressed wish to see Imran Khan as opposition leader in the National Assembly. Speaking before start of the first session of the newly elected Assembly, leader of the
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
PML-N's MPA attracts attention

PML-N's MPA attracts attention

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)'s MPA from PP-133 Shakargarh, Maulana Ghiasuddin on Saturday got attention of his fellow legislators-elect and media when he reached on motorbike to the Punjab provincial assembly to take oath as one of the members.
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Measles claims one more child

Measles claims one more child

There is no let up in measles spread, as a nine-month-old child Mehwish from Allama Iqbal Town area died here in Children Hospital on Saturday. Over 100 children have so far lost their lives due to measles since the disease hit the province of Punjab afte
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Seminar on kitchen gardening held

Seminar on kitchen gardening held

Punjab University Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IAGS) and Department of Pharmacy, Lahore College for Women University have jointly organised a seminar on kitchen gardening at IAGS. IAGS Director Professor Dr Saleem Haider, Amna Saeed, Mrs Saeed Mugh
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Three robbers killed in encounter

Three robbers killed in encounter

Three robbers were killed in exchange of fire with police when they tried to rush through the checkpost here late Friday night. According to the details, police signalled to stop a motorcycle with three riders at a picket installed near Kalu Pul locality
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Sirajul Haq calls on JI Ameer

Sirajul Haq calls on JI Ameer

Jamaat-i-Islami's Naib Ameer, and Senior Minister in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sirajul Haq, called on JI Ameer, Syed Munawwar Hasan at Mansoora on Saturday afternoon and presented him a report of the priorities in the provincial government. They discussed th
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
APDPA chief questions hardles towards exports

APDPA chief questions hardles towards exports

Chairman All Pakistan Dry Ports Association (APDPA) Muhammad Ishaque Butt has expressed deep concern over the blockade of bonded carrier's licences of all up-country dry ports. The abrupt action of Collector (Appraisement) Karachi played havoc to the expo
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
UVAS celebrates World Milk Day

UVAS celebrates World Milk Day

The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore celebrated World Milk Day 2013 on its Ravi Campus Pattoki on Saturday. A technical session, performances/skits by dairy technology students, milk drinking competitions featured the main functi
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Supreme Court moved for LB polls on non-party basis

Supreme Court moved for LB polls on non-party basis

Wattan Party has approached the Supreme Court seeking local bodies' elections on non-party basis within three months. The petitioner Barrister Zafarullah Khan of the party stated that unnecessary delay in local bodies' polls damaged the foundation of the
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Two security personnel, 23 militants killed in Kurram

Two security personnel, 23 militants killed in Kurram

Twenty-three militants and two security personnel were killed and five others were injured in a clash in Kurram tribal region on early Saturday. According to the media reports, following the clash in central Kurram, security forces bombed militant positio
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
CJ LHC directs D&SJs to issue strict directions to police

CJ LHC directs D&SJs to issue strict directions to police

The Chief Justice (CJ) Umar Ata Bandial of the Lahore High Court (LHC) directed all the District and Sessions Judges (D&SJs) to issue strict directions to the police for prompt submission of challan/police reports especially in acid attack, gang rape, kid
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Balochistan chief minister: decision on nomination anytime soon

Balochistan chief minister: decision on nomination anytime soon

The PML-N Balochistan president and an aspirant for the post of Chief Minister Sanaullah Zehri has said decision about the chief minister of the province would be made in the next one or two days. Talking to media persons here on Saturday afternoon before
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Economic, law & order issues: business community pins hopes on Nawaz

Economic, law & order issues: business community pins hopes on Nawaz

Business community expressed hope that Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, President of PML-N, will concentrate his attention over economic situation and law and order issues after expected resuming responsibility of PM of the country in next few days. Congratulating
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Bid to blow up school foiled

Bid to blow up school foiled

The bomb disposal squad defused a bomb planted against the wall of a school in Kechi Baig area in the outskirts of provincial capital here on Saturday. Police sources told APP that unknown men planted explosive device against the wall of Girls Primary Sch
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Mastermind of criminal group arrested

Mastermind of criminal group arrested

Special Investigation Unit of Police (SIU) on Saturday claimed to have arrested mastermind of criminal group along with his three accomplices involved in targeted killings, extortion's and other heinous crimes during an operation in Pak Colony area. Polic
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Kidnapped Dr Saleem recovered after encounter

Kidnapped Dr Saleem recovered after encounter

Anti Violent Crime Cell (AVCC) of police on Saturday recovered kidnapped Dr Saleem Khkohar during an encounter in Gulshan-e-Mayamar area, SSP Niaz Khosa said. On the tipoff, a police team headed by SSP Niaz Khosa raided at hideout of kidnappers in Gulshan
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Habitt outlet opened in Lahore

Habitt outlet opened in Lahore

With an investment of Rs 40 million, Habitt, the complete home store, specialising in furniture and home accessories, has opened its outlet in Lahore on Saturday. Sales Co-ordination Manager, Habitt, Khawaja Aoan Muhammad told Business Recorder tha
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
PPP MNA Shahjahan Blaoch released from jail

PPP MNA Shahjahan Blaoch released from jail

Pakistan People's Party leader and Member National Assembly Shahjahan Baloch was released form the Karachi Central Jail early Saturday after getting the permission to attend the Assembly session. Shahjahan Baloch was elected as an MNA from NA-248, Lyari.
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
SITE Association felicitates Qaim Ali Shah

SITE Association felicitates Qaim Ali Shah

Naseem Anwar, Senior Vice Chairman, Dr Qazi Ahmed Kamal, Vice Chairman & Executive Committee of SITE Association of Industry felicitated and expressed good wishes to Syed Qaim Ali Shah, who made a history by electing third time Chief Minister Sindh and as
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
FPCCI team leaves for Chengdu Forum

FPCCI team leaves for Chengdu Forum

Pakistan is scheduled to participate in Chengdu Forum 2013 in a big way in order to boost Pak-China trade. The Chengdu Forum 2013 is commencing from June 3, in Sichuan Province's Capital, Chengdu. A large trade delegation led by President Federation of Pa
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Two persons gunned down in Quetta

Two persons gunned down in Quetta

Unknown armed men gunned down two persons in Sariab area here on Saturday. Police sources said that unidentified armed men riding a bike opened indiscriminate fire at two people, leaving them dead. The assailants managed to escape from the scene. The poli
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Violence against women: 444 cases reported in four months

Violence against women: 444 cases reported in four months

violence against women in Pakistan is increasing rapidly. This is an alarming situation that 444 women became the victim of violence in four months of the year 2013. Women's rights in Pakistan are worsening with abuses showing an increasing trend. Women a
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Maintenance of law, order government's top priority: Qaim

Maintenance of law, order government's top priority: Qaim

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah while talking to pressmen, after paying visit to the mausoleum of Martyrs of Bhutto Family at Garhi Khuda Bakhsh Bhutto, on Saturday, said that maintaining law and order in the Sindh province will be the first prior
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Decades-old flats, shops to be demolished in Peshawar

Decades-old flats, shops to be demolished in Peshawar

The Cantonment Board Peshawar plans to demolish decades-old flats, shops and workshops situated at the corner of Saddar and Fakhr Alam roads, in order to focus development of the cantonment areas, and increase its revenues by building plaza and shopping m
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
JI to play constructive opposition in centre, three provinces: Shoora

JI to play constructive opposition in centre, three provinces: Shoora

The Jamaat-i-Islami decided to play the role of an effective and constructive opposition in the National Assembly and three provincial Assemblies except in the KP, where it would be coalition partner in the government. This was decided by the JI central S
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
FED on cigarettes: Finance Bill likely to incorporate proposed slabs

FED on cigarettes: Finance Bill likely to incorporate proposed slabs

Finance Bill 2013-14 is expected to incorporate the approved slabs of Federal Excise Duty (FED) on cigarettes as proposed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) instead of duty structure framed by the cigarette manufacturing companies. Sources told Busi
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
FED on cigarettes: Finance Bill likely to incorporate proposed slabs

FED on cigarettes: Finance Bill likely to incorporate proposed slabs

Finance Bill 2013-14 is expected to incorporate the approved slabs of Federal Excise Duty (FED) on cigarettes as proposed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) instead of duty structure framed by the cigarette manufacturing companies. Sources told Busi
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Three schoolchildren killed in road accident

Three schoolchildren killed in road accident

Three schoolchildren including two sisters were killed and 13 others sustained injuries when a truck collided with a school van at Pakpattan road near here on Saturday. Reportedly, a van (SLE-2012) was carrying schoolchildren including boys and girls to d
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Three killed in Karachi: police

Three killed in Karachi: police

At least three persons were reported killed in incidents of violence in the city on Saturday, police and rescue sources said. A man identified as Umar, 30, was killed in the Mowach Goth area in the limits of Saeedabad police station. The deceased lived in
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
MQM to field candidates for Speaker, Deputy Speaker in National Assembly

MQM to field candidates for Speaker, Deputy Speaker in National Assembly

Mutahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Saturday announced it will contest the elections for the posts of Speaker and Deputy Speaker in National Assembly. Members of MQM's Co-ordination Committee said that they had asked other opposition parties to support its c
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
PPP likely to unify opposition parties in NA

PPP likely to unify opposition parties in NA

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) will try to forge a coherent and unified opposition in the National Assembly by creating cordial relations with Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), top PPP lead
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Shahbaz vows to come up to public expectations

Shahbaz vows to come up to public expectations

After taking oath as member of the Punjab Assembly, Punjab Chief Minister-designate and PML-N Punjab President Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has expressed his firm resolve to address public problems devoting energies and resources for well-being of people. "The
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
PML-N vigorously working to resolve energy crisis: Saad

PML-N vigorously working to resolve energy crisis: Saad

Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Khawaja Saad Rafiq on Saturday said that tackling the energy crisis would be the top priority of the newly elected PML-N government. Talking to APP outside the Parliament House, he said that the PML-N was working vigorously
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Khoso felicitates Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh Chief Ministers

Khoso felicitates Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh Chief Ministers

Caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso telephoned Chief Minister of KP Pervez Khattak and Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah on Saturday evening. He felicitated them on their election and assuming the office of Chief Minister.
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
President felicitates Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister

President felicitates Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister

President Asif Ali Zardari telephoned on Saturday afternoon Pervez Khattak and felicitated him on taking oath as Chief Minister Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province. Spokesperson Senator Farhatullah Babar said the President wished Pervez Khattak well in the discha
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
'Karachi affair' suspect charged, held in France

'Karachi affair' suspect charged, held in France

French authorities charged a Franco-Lebanese businessman Friday at the centre of a high-profile political scandal, a day after detaining him on suspicion he was trying to flee the country, a legal source said. On Thursday, police detained Ziad Takieddine
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
'Karachi affair' suspect charged, held in France

'Karachi affair' suspect charged, held in France

French authorities charged a Franco-Lebanese businessman Friday at the centre of a high-profile political scandal, a day after detaining him on suspicion he was trying to flee the country, a legal source said. On Thursday, police detained Ziad Takieddine
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Tough competition policy key to attracting investment: experts

Tough competition policy key to attracting investment: experts

Domestic and international competition law experts on Saturday termed tough competition policy essential for fostering trade and attracting local and foreign investment. This was the consensus of the participants of a two-day-long international conference
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Tough competition policy key to attracting investment: experts

Tough competition policy key to attracting investment: experts

Domestic and international competition law experts on Saturday termed tough competition policy essential for fostering trade and attracting local and foreign investment. This was the consensus of the participants of a two-day-long international conference
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Tough competition policy key to attracting investment: experts

Tough competition policy key to attracting investment: experts

Domestic and international competition law experts on Saturday termed tough competition policy essential for fostering trade and attracting local and foreign investment. This was the consensus of the participants of a two-day-long international conference
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Iraq hit by worst violence since 2008

Iraq hit by worst violence since 2008

Iraq was hit in May by its worst violence in five years, further stoking fears of all-out sectarian strife, as its top two political rivals publicly embraced on Saturday in a symbolic move aimed at easing tensions. Authorities have failed to bring the wav
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Iraq hit by worst violence since 2008

Iraq hit by worst violence since 2008

Iraq was hit in May by its worst violence in five years, further stoking fears of all-out sectarian strife, as its top two political rivals publicly embraced on Saturday in a symbolic move aimed at easing tensions. Authorities have failed to bring the wav
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Bangladesh student to play Malala's role in film

Bangladesh student to play Malala's role in film

A Bangladeshi student has been confirmed for the role of Pakistani schoolgirl and activist Malala Yousufzai in a forthcoming film by Indian filmmaker Amjad Khan. Fatima Sheikh, a 16-year old from Dhaka, will take on the role of the teenage activist who wa
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Bangladesh student to play Malala's role in film

Bangladesh student to play Malala's role in film

A Bangladeshi student has been confirmed for the role of Pakistani schoolgirl and activist Malala Yousufzai in a forthcoming film by Indian filmmaker Amjad Khan. Fatima Sheikh, a 16-year old from Dhaka, will take on the role of the teenage activist who wa
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Thousands of anti-austerity protesters march in Frankfurt

Thousands of anti-austerity protesters march in Frankfurt

Thousands of protesters rallied in central Frankfurt on Saturday to voice growing European discontent against a string of austerity measures that have been applied across the continent over the debt crisis. The demonstration in Germany coincides with the
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Thousands of anti-austerity protesters march in Frankfurt

Thousands of anti-austerity protesters march in Frankfurt

Thousands of protesters rallied in central Frankfurt on Saturday to voice growing European discontent against a string of austerity measures that have been applied across the continent over the debt crisis. The demonstration in Germany coincides with the
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Thousands of anti-austerity protesters march in Frankfurt

Thousands of anti-austerity protesters march in Frankfurt

Thousands of protesters rallied in central Frankfurt on Saturday to voice growing European discontent against a string of austerity measures that have been applied across the continent over the debt crisis. The demonstration in Germany coincides with the
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Significant rise in food prices witnessed

Significant rise in food prices witnessed

A significant increase was noted in prices of food items last week against prices prevalent during the preceding week, a survey conducted by Business Recorder showed on Saturday. The price of petrol shot up by Rs 2.18 per litre, escalating prices o
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Significant rise in food prices witnessed

Significant rise in food prices witnessed

A significant increase was noted in prices of food items last week against prices prevalent during the preceding week, a survey conducted by Business Recorder showed on Saturday. The price of petrol shot up by Rs 2.18 per litre, escalating prices o
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Significant rise in food prices witnessed

Significant rise in food prices witnessed

A significant increase was noted in prices of food items last week against prices prevalent during the preceding week, a survey conducted by Business Recorder showed on Saturday. The price of petrol shot up by Rs 2.18 per litre, escalating prices o
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
India unveils new arms acquisition policy

India unveils new arms acquisition policy

India's military, one of the world's largest weapons buyers, unveiled a new arms acquisition policy Saturday aimed at weeding out corruption in the defence sector. The policy announcement comes just over a week after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pledged
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
India unveils new arms acquisition policy

India unveils new arms acquisition policy

India's military, one of the world's largest weapons buyers, unveiled a new arms acquisition policy Saturday aimed at weeding out corruption in the defence sector. The policy announcement comes just over a week after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pledged
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Saudi Arabia, Egypt sign $1.6 billion deal to link power grids

Saudi Arabia, Egypt sign $1.6 billion deal to link power grids

Saudi Arabia and Egypt on Saturday signed a 6 billion-riyal ($1.6 billion) agreement to link their electricity grids, a project that will allow power trading between the two countries. Peak-time summer power consumption in Saudi Arabia falls between noon
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Saudi Arabia, Egypt sign $1.6 billion deal to link power grids

Saudi Arabia, Egypt sign $1.6 billion deal to link power grids

Saudi Arabia and Egypt on Saturday signed a 6 billion-riyal ($1.6 billion) agreement to link their electricity grids, a project that will allow power trading between the two countries. Peak-time summer power consumption in Saudi Arabia falls between noon
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Saudi Arabia, Egypt sign $1.6 billion deal to link power grids

Saudi Arabia, Egypt sign $1.6 billion deal to link power grids

Saudi Arabia and Egypt on Saturday signed a 6 billion-riyal ($1.6 billion) agreement to link their electricity grids, a project that will allow power trading between the two countries. Peak-time summer power consumption in Saudi Arabia falls between noon
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
SHC bars Tahir from acting as Chairman SECP

SHC bars Tahir from acting as Chairman SECP

A division bench of Sindh High Court (SHC) has barred Tahir Mehmood, who was appointed as Acting Chairman Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on April 25, 2013, from holding the position. The order came in response to a petition filed by
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
SHC bars Tahir from acting as Chairman SECP

SHC bars Tahir from acting as Chairman SECP

A division bench of Sindh High Court (SHC) has barred Tahir Mehmood, who was appointed as Acting Chairman Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on April 25, 2013, from holding the position. The order came in response to a petition filed by
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
SHC bars Tahir from acting as Chairman SECP

SHC bars Tahir from acting as Chairman SECP

A division bench of Sindh High Court (SHC) has barred Tahir Mehmood, who was appointed as Acting Chairman Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on April 25, 2013, from holding the position. The order came in response to a petition filed by
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Nisar tipped to be next interior minister

Nisar tipped to be next interior minister

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is said to be in agreement to pick Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan as the new interior minister. Insiders privy to the development told Business Recorder that there was a consensus in this regard among party leaders who
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Nisar tipped to be next interior minister

Nisar tipped to be next interior minister

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is said to be in agreement to pick Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan as the new interior minister. Insiders privy to the development told Business Recorder that there was a consensus in this regard among party leaders who
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
ECP may notify 13 more election tribunals to resolve disputes

ECP may notify 13 more election tribunals to resolve disputes

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) may notify an additional 13 election tribunals on Monday so that election disputes may be resolved within time granted in the amended election laws, an official of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said on
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
BNP-M members boycott ceremony

BNP-M members boycott ceremony

Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) members-elect to Balochistan and National Assemblies did not take oath in protest against alleged rigging in the general elections. Talking to media persons on Saturday, BNP-M leader Sanaullah Baloch said his part
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
BNP-M members boycott ceremony

BNP-M members boycott ceremony

Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) members-elect to Balochistan and National Assemblies did not take oath in protest against alleged rigging in the general elections. Talking to media persons on Saturday, BNP-M leader Sanaullah Baloch said his part
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
59 members of Balochistan Assembly take oath

59 members of Balochistan Assembly take oath

Newly-elected members of the Balochistan Assembly took oath in the inaugural session of the house on Saturday. Outgoing Speaker Matiullah Agha presided over the session. According to reports, 59 of the 65-member house were administered oath. The election
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
59 members of Balochistan Assembly take oath

59 members of Balochistan Assembly take oath

Newly-elected members of the Balochistan Assembly took oath in the inaugural session of the house on Saturday. Outgoing Speaker Matiullah Agha presided over the session. According to reports, 59 of the 65-member house were administered oath. The election
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
341 Punjab MPAs-elect administered oath

341 Punjab MPAs-elect administered oath

Outgoing Speaker Rana Muhammad Iqbal administered oath to 341 newly-elected Members of the Punjab Assembly here on Saturday. A number of supporters of new legislators danced to celebrate the event. Security was stringent in and around the assembly: as man
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
341 Punjab MPAs-elect administered oath

341 Punjab MPAs-elect administered oath

Outgoing Speaker Rana Muhammad Iqbal administered oath to 341 newly-elected Members of the Punjab Assembly here on Saturday. A number of supporters of new legislators danced to celebrate the event. Security was stringent in and around the assembly: as man
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Asia warned against destabilising arms race

Asia warned against destabilising arms race

Asian countries must guard against destabilising the region with increased arms spending, defence chiefs warned at an international security conference Saturday. Asian governments, boosted by stronger economic growth and worried by regional tensions, have
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Asia warned against destabilising arms race

Asia warned against destabilising arms race

Asian countries must guard against destabilising the region with increased arms spending, defence chiefs warned at an international security conference Saturday. Asian governments, boosted by stronger economic growth and worried by regional tensions, have
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
PSM BoD criticised for ''appeasing'' CEO

PSM BoD criticised for ''appeasing'' CEO

Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) Board of Directors (BoD) has reportedly been criticised by Secretary Ministry of Privatisation, Amjad Ali Khan for exercising powers to "appease" the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Major General Muhammad Javed (Retd), well infor
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
PSM BoD criticised for 'appeasing' CEO

PSM BoD criticised for 'appeasing' CEO

Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) Board of Directors (BoD) has reportedly been criticised by Secretary Ministry of Privatisation, Amjad Ali Khan for exercising powers to "appease" the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Major General Muhammad Javed (Retd), well infor
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
PSM BoD criticised for 'appeasing' CEO

PSM BoD criticised for 'appeasing' CEO

Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) Board of Directors (BoD) has reportedly been criticised by Secretary Ministry of Privatisation, Amjad Ali Khan for exercising powers to "appease" the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Major General Muhammad Javed (Retd), well infor
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
FBR compiles list of undue ST exemptions

FBR compiles list of undue ST exemptions

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed withdrawal of sales tax exemptions on the import of official vehicles by President, Prime Minister and Governors in the upcoming budget (2013-14). Sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday that
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
FBR compiles list of undue ST exemptions

FBR compiles list of undue ST exemptions

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed withdrawal of sales tax exemptions on the import of official vehicles by President, Prime Minister and Governors in the upcoming budget (2013-14). Sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday that
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
FBR compiles list of undue ST exemptions

FBR compiles list of undue ST exemptions

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed withdrawal of sales tax exemptions on the import of official vehicles by President, Prime Minister and Governors in the upcoming budget (2013-14). Sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday that
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Ogra cuts SSGC, hikes SNGPL gas tariffs

Ogra cuts SSGC, hikes SNGPL gas tariffs

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Saturday approved an increase of Rs 8.72 per Million British Thermal Unit (MMBTU) in gas tariff for Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and a reduction of Rs 12.12 per MMBTU for Sui Southern Gas Compan
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Ogra cuts SSGC, hikes SNGPL gas tariffs

Ogra cuts SSGC, hikes SNGPL gas tariffs

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Saturday approved an increase of Rs 8.72 per Million British Thermal Unit (MMBTU) in gas tariff for Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and a reduction of Rs 12.12 per MMBTU for Sui Southern Gas Compan
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Ogra cuts SSGC, hikes SNGPL gas tariffs

Ogra cuts SSGC, hikes SNGPL gas tariffs

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Saturday approved an increase of Rs 8.72 per Million British Thermal Unit (MMBTU) in gas tariff for Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and a reduction of Rs 12.12 per MMBTU for Sui Southern Gas Compan
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Urban areas: equitable loadshedding begins

Urban areas: equitable loadshedding begins

Power Distribution Companies (Discos) have begun implementing equal loadshedding on the privileged class in urban areas aimed at fair supply of electricity throughout the country, except where KESC has jurisdiction, in the light of the Supreme Court direc
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Urban areas: equitable loadshedding begins

Urban areas: equitable loadshedding begins

Power Distribution Companies (Discos) have begun implementing equal loadshedding on the privileged class in urban areas aimed at fair supply of electricity throughout the country, except where KESC has jurisdiction, in the light of the Supreme Court direc
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Urban areas: equitable loadshedding begins

Urban areas: equitable loadshedding begins

Power Distribution Companies (Discos) have begun implementing equal loadshedding on the privileged class in urban areas aimed at fair supply of electricity throughout the country, except where KESC has jurisdiction, in the light of the Supreme Court direc
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
New government capable enough to handle all issues: Khoso

New government capable enough to handle all issues: Khoso

Caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso Saturday said that incoming government had the ability to successfully handle all internal and external issues confronting the country, exploiting it previous experiences and understanding of the national syst
Published 02 Jun, 2013 12:00am
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