AIRLINK 154.88 Increased By ▲ 4.63 (3.08%)
BOP 9.96 Decreased By ▼ -0.16 (-1.58%)
CNERGY 7.33 Decreased By ▼ -0.09 (-1.21%)
CPHL 78.24 Increased By ▲ 7.11 (10%)
FCCL 47.53 Increased By ▲ 1.82 (3.98%)
FFL 14.49 Increased By ▲ 0.15 (1.05%)
FLYNG 40.87 Increased By ▲ 3.72 (10.01%)
HUBC 138.71 Increased By ▲ 0.36 (0.26%)
HUMNL 12.93 Increased By ▲ 0.39 (3.11%)
KEL 4.34 Decreased By ▼ -0.22 (-4.82%)
KOSM 5.16 Increased By ▲ 0.17 (3.41%)
MLCF 75.92 Increased By ▲ 6.27 (9%)
OGDC 218.66 Increased By ▲ 15.65 (7.71%)
PACE 5.23 Decreased By ▼ -0.15 (-2.79%)
PAEL 45.30 Increased By ▲ 1.06 (2.4%)
PIAHCLA 14.80 Increased By ▲ 1.35 (10.04%)
PIBTL 8.64 Increased By ▲ 0.02 (0.23%)
POWER 15.13 Increased By ▲ 0.15 (1%)
PPL 168.03 Increased By ▲ 15.28 (10%)
PRL 29.55 Increased By ▲ 2.53 (9.36%)
PTC 20.13 Increased By ▲ 0.84 (4.35%)
SEARL 82.57 Increased By ▲ 7.51 (10.01%)
SSGC 32.79 Increased By ▲ 2.33 (7.65%)
SYM 14.23 Increased By ▲ 0.28 (2.01%)
TELE 6.99 Increased By ▲ 0.08 (1.16%)
TPLP 8.26 Increased By ▲ 0.26 (3.25%)
TRG 63.29 Increased By ▲ 1.39 (2.25%)
WAVESAPP 9.05 Increased By ▲ 0.11 (1.23%)
WTL 1.26 Decreased By ▼ -0.06 (-4.55%)
YOUW 3.61 Decreased By ▼ -0.12 (-3.22%)
AIRLINK 154.88 Increased By ▲ 4.63 (3.08%)
BOP 9.96 Decreased By ▼ -0.16 (-1.58%)
CNERGY 7.33 Decreased By ▼ -0.09 (-1.21%)
CPHL 78.24 Increased By ▲ 7.11 (10%)
FCCL 47.53 Increased By ▲ 1.82 (3.98%)
FFL 14.49 Increased By ▲ 0.15 (1.05%)
FLYNG 40.87 Increased By ▲ 3.72 (10.01%)
HUBC 138.71 Increased By ▲ 0.36 (0.26%)
HUMNL 12.93 Increased By ▲ 0.39 (3.11%)
KEL 4.34 Decreased By ▼ -0.22 (-4.82%)
KOSM 5.16 Increased By ▲ 0.17 (3.41%)
MLCF 75.92 Increased By ▲ 6.27 (9%)
OGDC 218.66 Increased By ▲ 15.65 (7.71%)
PACE 5.23 Decreased By ▼ -0.15 (-2.79%)
PAEL 45.30 Increased By ▲ 1.06 (2.4%)
PIAHCLA 14.80 Increased By ▲ 1.35 (10.04%)
PIBTL 8.64 Increased By ▲ 0.02 (0.23%)
POWER 15.13 Increased By ▲ 0.15 (1%)
PPL 168.03 Increased By ▲ 15.28 (10%)
PRL 29.55 Increased By ▲ 2.53 (9.36%)
PTC 20.13 Increased By ▲ 0.84 (4.35%)
SEARL 82.57 Increased By ▲ 7.51 (10.01%)
SSGC 32.79 Increased By ▲ 2.33 (7.65%)
SYM 14.23 Increased By ▲ 0.28 (2.01%)
TELE 6.99 Increased By ▲ 0.08 (1.16%)
TPLP 8.26 Increased By ▲ 0.26 (3.25%)
TRG 63.29 Increased By ▲ 1.39 (2.25%)
WAVESAPP 9.05 Increased By ▲ 0.11 (1.23%)
WTL 1.26 Decreased By ▼ -0.06 (-4.55%)
YOUW 3.61 Decreased By ▼ -0.12 (-3.22%)
BR100 12,644 Increased By 241 (1.94%)
BR30 37,293 Increased By 1733.2 (4.87%)
KSE100 118,576 Increased By 1278.2 (1.09%)
KSE30 36,302 Increased By 462.9 (1.29%)
May 14, 2025 اردو ► PRINT EDITION ► BR MARKETS ► Dollar to PKR ►
Print - 2013-06-16
EU reaches terms with France on US free trade talks

EU reaches terms with France on US free trade talks

EU trade ministers finally thrashed out a deal Friday on how to negotiate for a free trade deal with the United States, after meeting a French demand to exclude the key audio-visual sector. After some 13 hours of talks, ministers had reached what one EU s
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Indian bonds gain

Indian bonds gain

Indian government bonds gained on Friday, drawing comfort from easing inflation and a recovery in the rupee, but hopes of a rate cut still remain dim at the central bank's meeting on Monday. Headline inflation slowed for a fourth straight month in May to
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Colombia to issue $3 billion overseas bonds next year

Colombia to issue $3 billion overseas bonds next year

Colombia plans to issue total external debt next year of $5 billion with $3 billion of that in overseas bonds, Finance Minister Mauricio Cardenas said on Friday. The government maintained its plan to issue $2.6 billion overseas this year, with $1.6 billio
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Colombia to issue $3 billion overseas bonds next year

Colombia to issue $3 billion overseas bonds next year

Colombia plans to issue total external debt next year of $5 billion with $3 billion of that in overseas bonds, Finance Minister Mauricio Cardenas said on Friday. The government maintained its plan to issue $2.6 billion overseas this year, with $1.6 billio
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Bank of England's Tucker to leave after losing out to Carney

Bank of England's Tucker to leave after losing out to Carney

Bank of England Deputy Governor Paul Tucker, beaten to the central bank's top job by Mark Carney, will stand down later this year, giving the Canadian an early chance to start reshaping the BoE's upper echelons. Tucker, part of the majority of policymaker
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Venezuela instability a risk for Colombia growth

Venezuela instability a risk for Colombia growth

Colombia's economy faces its greatest risks this year from instability in neighbouring Venezuela and the slump in commodity prices, the country's finance minister said on Monday. Growth forecasts for the Andean country are likely to be downgraded, with 4.
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Czech economy over the worst, policy to stay easy

Czech economy over the worst, policy to stay easy

Czech monetary policy should remain expansionary for several quarters to facilitate the economy's rebound from the country's longest recession in modern history, a central banker said on Thursday. Kamil Janacek told Reuters in an interview that the econom
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Dive in Canada factory sales signals growth slowdown

Dive in Canada factory sales signals growth slowdown

Refinery slowdowns helped push Canadian factory sales to their biggest monthly drop in nearly four years in April, signalling a weak start to the second quarter after strong economic growth in the first three months of the year. Statistics Canada said on
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Boeing set to confirm plans for larger 787 Dreamliner

Boeing set to confirm plans for larger 787 Dreamliner

Boeing Co is poised to launch a larger member of its 787 Dreamliner jetliner family to meet demand for long-haul travel within Asia and other long-haul routes, sources told Reuters on Thursday. Long-discussed plans for a 323-seat version of the 787 are li
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Brazil's Rousseff fires back at critics, vows fiscal discipline

Brazil's Rousseff fires back at critics, vows fiscal discipline

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff on Friday angrily dismissed the growing chorus of media criticism of the country's lackluster economy as "terrorism," insisting that her government remains committed to fiscal discipline and fighting inflation.
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Indian soyaoil steady; soyabeans rise on thin supply

Indian soyaoil steady; soyabeans rise on thin supply

Indian soyaoil futures were steady on Friday as a surge in edible oil imports in May was offset by a rise in overseas prices and an expected increase in demand during the upcoming Ramadan festival. Soyabeans rose due to dwindling supplies and on an improv
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Indian corn seen down on rains, hopes of better sowing

Indian corn seen down on rains, hopes of better sowing

Corn futures in India are expected to trade lower next week due to the fast progress of the monsoon, expectations of better kharif sowing and higher moisture content in supplies, though dwindling stocks and thin supplies from Bihar are seen restricting th
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 140,903 tonnes of cargo comprising 93,089 tonnes of import cargo and 47,814 tonnes of export cargo including 6,344 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ended at 0700 hours on Saturday. The total import cargo of 93,
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Russia's South starts barley harvesting campaign

Russia's South starts barley harvesting campaign

Russia, one of the world's key wheat exporters, has started the winter barley harvesting campaign in its southern regions of Krasnodar and Stavropol, responsible for the country's largest grains production and cereal export via the Black Sea. Russia, hist
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Europe cash cocoa butter ratios firm on strong demand

Europe cash cocoa butter ratios firm on strong demand

Ratios for cocoa butter, the key ingredient in chocolate, firmed this week on strong demand that has triggered imports of more expensive Asian butter, traders said. Price ratios for cocoa butter for July delivery were 2.22 times nearby London cocoa bean f
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Corn export premiums steady to firm

Corn export premiums steady to firm

Corn export premiums at the US Gulf Coast held mostly steady to firm on Friday, despite stronger futures prices, as a higher CIF barge market amid tight old-crop stocks supported the market, traders said. Basis values for nearby corn barges delivered to t
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
US wheat futures rise on bargain buying

US wheat futures rise on bargain buying

US wheat futures rose on Thursday, supported by a round of bargain buying and short covering following early weakness, traders said. The front-month Chicago Board of Trade soft red winter wheat contract fell to a 3-1/2 week low, dropping below the low end
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Wheat prices in western Europe slightly lower

Wheat prices in western Europe slightly lower

Wheat prices in western Europe were slightly lower on Friday, extending this week's decline which has been driven by favourable crop weather and a strengthening euro. On the Paris futures market, benchmark November milling wheat was down 0.50 euros or 0.2
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
US Midwest corn, soya bids steady to mixed

US Midwest corn, soya bids steady to mixed

Spot basis bids for corn and soyabeans were steady to widely mixed around the US Midwest on Friday as a spike in nearby futures contracts weighed on bids at some locations while an overall slow pace of country selling bolstered the basis elsewhere, grain
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Upward trend amid thin business on grain market

Upward trend amid thin business on grain market

Small business was witnessed on the wholesale grain and oilseeds market on Saturday as most of the buyers were on the sidelines due to less buying interest, dealers said. On the cereals side, wheat old Bardan gained Rs 50 to Rs 3250 in the process of trad
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Modest trading on cotton market

Modest trading on cotton market

Modest trading activity was witnessed on the cotton market at the week-end as most of the mills and spinners preferred to be sidelines, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 6,450, they said. In the ready business, around 3000 bales of
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Oil cake market rates

Oil cake market rates

The July vaida was up and December contract was unchanged on the forward cottonseeds oilcake market on Saturday in the process of trading, dealers said. The July vaida closed at Rs 999.20 and it opened with a gain of 10 paisa Rs 999.30. The December contr
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
World currencies and dollar

World currencies and dollar

Value of the dollar in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Saturday (June 15, 2013).

Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (June 15, 2013).

Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firm trend

THE RUPEE: firm trend

Steadier trend was witnessed on the currency market on Saturday as the rupee retained overnight levels versus the dollar, dealers said. The rupee showed no change in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 99.60 and Rs 99.80, they said. The ru
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firm trend

THE RUPEE: firm trend

Steadier trend was witnessed on the currency market on Saturday as the rupee retained overnight levels versus the dollar, dealers said. The rupee showed no change in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 99.60 and Rs 99.80, they said. The ru
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (June 15, 2013).

Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (June 15, 2013).

Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (June 15, 2013).

Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (June 15, 2013).

Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (June 15, 2013).

Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (June 15, 2013).

Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (June 15, 2013).

Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (June 15, 2013).

Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (June 15, 2013).

Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (June 15, 2013).

Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (June 15, 2013).

Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (June 15, 2013).

Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (June 15, 2013).

Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Quaid's Ziarat residence blown up: BLA claims responsibility

Quaid's Ziarat residence blown up: BLA claims responsibility

Separatist militants blew up a historic building linked to Quaid-e-Azam in the country's violence-plagued Southwest after shooting dead a guard in a predawn attack on Saturday, officials said. The attackers, armed with automatic weapons entered the 19th c
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Quaid's Ziarat residence blown up: BLA claims responsibility

Quaid's Ziarat residence blown up: BLA claims responsibility

Separatist militants blew up a historic building linked to Quaid-e-Azam in the country's violence-plagued Southwest after shooting dead a guard in a predawn attack on Saturday, officials said. The attackers, armed with automatic weapons entered the 19th c
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Zardari condemns terrorist attacks

Zardari condemns terrorist attacks

President Asif Ali Zardari Saturday strongly condemned the rocket and grenade attack at the Quaid-e-Azam's Residency in Ziarat and the bomb blast in a university bus and a terrorist attack at the Bolan Medical Complex. The President deeply regretted the a
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Zardari condemns terrorist attacks

Zardari condemns terrorist attacks

President Asif Ali Zardari Saturday strongly condemned the rocket and grenade attack at the Quaid-e-Azam's Residency in Ziarat and the bomb blast in a university bus and a terrorist attack at the Bolan Medical Complex. The President deeply regretted the a
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Security at all national monuments beefed up

Security at all national monuments beefed up

Interior Minister Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan on Saturday ordered law enforcement agencies to further beef up security at all national monuments across the country in consultation with provincial governments. The orders were issued during a meeting following
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (June 15, 2013).

Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Security at all national monuments beefed up

Security at all national monuments beefed up

Interior Minister Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan on Saturday ordered law enforcement agencies to further beef up security at all national monuments across the country in consultation with provincial governments. The orders were issued during a meeting following
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (June 15, 2013).

Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Musharraf indicted in judges' detention case

Musharraf indicted in judges' detention case

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Saturday indicted former president and army chief General Pervez Musharraf (Retd) in judge's detention case. The judge of the ATC Islamabad, Syed Kausar Abbas Zaidi, resumed the hearing of the matter at Musharraf's residen
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (June 15, 2013) and the forecast for Sunday (June 16, 2013).

Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Musharraf indicted in judges' detention case

Musharraf indicted in judges' detention case

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Saturday indicted former president and army chief General Pervez Musharraf (Retd) in judge's detention case. The judge of the ATC Islamabad, Syed Kausar Abbas Zaidi, resumed the hearing of the matter at Musharraf's residen
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Cement prices raised by Rs 35 per bag

Cement prices raised by Rs 35 per bag

Following increase in sales tax and changes in tax structure, the cement manufacturers have announced increase in cement prices by Rs 30-35 per bag in the domestic market. Industry sources told Business Recorder on Saturday, the cement industry is
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Cement prices raised by Rs 35 per bag

Cement prices raised by Rs 35 per bag

Following increase in sales tax and changes in tax structure, the cement manufacturers have announced increase in cement prices by Rs 30-35 per bag in the domestic market. Industry sources told Business Recorder on Saturday, the cement industry is
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Cement prices raised by Rs 35 per bag

Cement prices raised by Rs 35 per bag

Following increase in sales tax and changes in tax structure, the cement manufacturers have announced increase in cement prices by Rs 30-35 per bag in the domestic market. Industry sources told Business Recorder on Saturday, the cement industry is
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Collecting Income Support Levy: new wealth statement form to be issued

Collecting Income Support Levy: new wealth statement form to be issued

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to issue a new Wealth Statement form for collection of 0.5 percent Income Support Levy on net moveable assets from all individual taxpayers. Sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday that the new
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
PCCC seeking to get enrolled in Food Ministry

PCCC seeking to get enrolled in Food Ministry

Pakistan Central Cotton Committee (PCCC) is striving to get enrolled in the Food Security and Research Ministry as it is deemed to be relevant ministry for the cotton committee, it is learnt. At present, PCCC is running under the ministry of commerce, wit
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
NAB's directives to AG, AGPR office

NAB's directives to AG, AGPR office

Director General, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Lieutenant Colonel Shahzad Anwar Bhatti (Retd) has directed the authorities of AG/AGPR Office Peshawar to redress the grievances of Government Departments and government servants a
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Flour prices increased up to 30 percent in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Flour prices increased up to 30 percent in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The prices of flour wheat have increased up to 30 percent in wholesale and local market, due to shortage of sufficient stock of wheat in local mills and surging prices of flour in the Punjab. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has totally depended to procure wheat fr
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Rs 7.5 billion earmarked for textile policy initiatives

Rs 7.5 billion earmarked for textile policy initiatives

The government has earmarked Rs 7.5 billion in the budget 2013-14 against the demand of Rs 30 billion for the implementation of textile policy. The Ministry of Textile Industry had demanded the money for taking up various initiatives under the textile pol
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Turkish riot police storm Istanbul park to end protests

Turkish riot police storm Istanbul park to end protests

Turkish riot police stormed a central Istanbul park on Saturday firing tear gas and water cannon to evict hundreds of anti-government protesters, hours after an ultimatum from Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. Lines of police backed by armoured vehicles seal
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Turkish riot police storm Istanbul park to end protests

Turkish riot police storm Istanbul park to end protests

Turkish riot police stormed a central Istanbul park on Saturday firing tear gas and water cannon to evict hundreds of anti-government protesters, hours after an ultimatum from Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. Lines of police backed by armoured vehicles seal
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Prices of almost all essential kitchen items rise sharply

Prices of almost all essential kitchen items rise sharply

Sharp increase was witnessed in the prices of most of the essential kitchen items including chicken, eggs, sugar, cooking oil and wheat flour last week as compared to the preceding week, reveals a survey carried out by Business Recorder on Saturday
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Prices of almost all essential kitchen items rise sharply

Prices of almost all essential kitchen items rise sharply

Sharp increase was witnessed in the prices of most of the essential kitchen items including chicken, eggs, sugar, cooking oil and wheat flour last week as compared to the preceding week, reveals a survey carried out by Business Recorder on Saturday
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Prices of almost all essential kitchen items rise sharply

Prices of almost all essential kitchen items rise sharply

Sharp increase was witnessed in the prices of most of the essential kitchen items including chicken, eggs, sugar, cooking oil and wheat flour last week as compared to the preceding week, reveals a survey carried out by Business Recorder on Saturday
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Group opens up offshore bank account database online

Group opens up offshore bank account database online

A massive database of private offshore banking entities that could be used for tax evasion was posted online for public use Friday by the muckraking group that first reported the files. The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists said anyone
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Group opens up offshore bank account database online

Group opens up offshore bank account database online

A massive database of private offshore banking entities that could be used for tax evasion was posted online for public use Friday by the muckraking group that first reported the files. The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists said anyone
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Group opens up offshore bank account database online

Group opens up offshore bank account database online

A massive database of private offshore banking entities that could be used for tax evasion was posted online for public use Friday by the muckraking group that first reported the files. The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists said anyone
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Group opens up offshore bank account database online

Group opens up offshore bank account database online

A massive database of private offshore banking entities that could be used for tax evasion was posted online for public use Friday by the muckraking group that first reported the files. The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists said anyone
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Lost medieval city found in Cambodia

Lost medieval city found in Cambodia

A lost medieval city that thrived on a mist-shrouded Cambodian mountain 1,200 years ago has been discovered by archaeologists using revolutionary airborne laser technology, a report said Saturday. In what it called a world exclusive, the Sydney Morning He
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Lost medieval city found in Cambodia

Lost medieval city found in Cambodia

A lost medieval city that thrived on a mist-shrouded Cambodian mountain 1,200 years ago has been discovered by archaeologists using revolutionary airborne laser technology, a report said Saturday. In what it called a world exclusive, the Sydney Morning He
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Director IOCO converted into Directorate General

Director IOCO converted into Directorate General

The Federal Board of Revenue has converted Director Input Output Co-efficient Organisation Karachi into Directorate General of Input Output Co-efficient Organisation (IOCO) to expand the functioning/work scope of the organisation across the country. Sourc
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Director IOCO converted into Directorate General

Director IOCO converted into Directorate General

The Federal Board of Revenue has converted Director Input Output Co-efficient Organisation Karachi into Directorate General of Input Output Co-efficient Organisation (IOCO) to expand the functioning/work scope of the organisation across the country. Sourc
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Director IOCO converted into Directorate General

Director IOCO converted into Directorate General

The Federal Board of Revenue has converted Director Input Output Co-efficient Organisation Karachi into Directorate General of Input Output Co-efficient Organisation (IOCO) to expand the functioning/work scope of the organisation across the country. Sourc
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
China makes fresh promises on air pollution

China makes fresh promises on air pollution

China's cabinet approved new measures to combat air pollution on Friday, in the latest step by China's new leadership to address the country's enormous environmental problems, with pollution a key source of rising social discontent in China. The governmen
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
China makes fresh promises on air pollution

China makes fresh promises on air pollution

China's cabinet approved new measures to combat air pollution on Friday, in the latest step by China's new leadership to address the country's enormous environmental problems, with pollution a key source of rising social discontent in China. The governmen
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Afghan forces to take over nationwide security

Afghan forces to take over nationwide security

Afghan security forces will soon take over responsibility for the whole of the country, officials said Saturday, a major milestone as the Nato-led war effort winds down after 12 years of fighting. The handover of the last 95 districts from Nato to Afghan
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Afghan forces to take over nationwide security

Afghan forces to take over nationwide security

Afghan security forces will soon take over responsibility for the whole of the country, officials said Saturday, a major milestone as the Nato-led war effort winds down after 12 years of fighting. The handover of the last 95 districts from Nato to Afghan
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Google to beam Internet from balloons

Google to beam Internet from balloons

Google revealed top-secret plans Saturday to send ballons to the edge of space with the lofty aim of bringing Internet to the two-thirds of the global population currently without web access. Scientists from the technology giant released up to 30 helium-f
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Google to beam Internet from balloons

Google to beam Internet from balloons

Google revealed top-secret plans Saturday to send ballons to the edge of space with the lofty aim of bringing Internet to the two-thirds of the global population currently without web access. Scientists from the technology giant released up to 30 helium-f
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Google to beam Internet from balloons

Google to beam Internet from balloons

Google revealed top-secret plans Saturday to send ballons to the edge of space with the lofty aim of bringing Internet to the two-thirds of the global population currently without web access. Scientists from the technology giant released up to 30 helium-f
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
US to keep missiles, jets in Jordan amid Syria crisis

US to keep missiles, jets in Jordan amid Syria crisis

The United States will keep Patriot missile batteries and F-16 fighter jets in Jordan after the completion of joint military exercises this month amid the crisis in neighbouring Syria, the Pentagon said on Saturday. US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel "has a
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
US to keep missiles, jets in Jordan amid Syria crisis

US to keep missiles, jets in Jordan amid Syria crisis

The United States will keep Patriot missile batteries and F-16 fighter jets in Jordan after the completion of joint military exercises this month amid the crisis in neighbouring Syria, the Pentagon said on Saturday. US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel "has a
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Qatar emir 'set to transfer power to son'

Qatar emir 'set to transfer power to son'

The emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, is preparing to hand control of the gas-rich Gulf state to his son, Qatari diplomats and officials said. A cabinet reshuffle is also expected in which powerful Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem al
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Qatar emir 'set to transfer power to son'

Qatar emir 'set to transfer power to son'

The emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, is preparing to hand control of the gas-rich Gulf state to his son, Qatari diplomats and officials said. A cabinet reshuffle is also expected in which powerful Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem al
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
No dialogue until militants accept government's writ: Nisar

No dialogue until militants accept government's writ: Nisar

Minister for Interior, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Saturday said the government would hold dialogue only with those who would surrender and accept government's writ. Talking to media persons outside the Parliament House, he said operation has been completed a
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Previous Day
⇧