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Print - 2013-06-16
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
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
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
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
US House votes to block Obama plan to close Guantanamo

US House votes to block Obama plan to close Guantanamo

The US House of Representatives passed a massive defence bill on Friday that includes measures to block President Barack Obama's plans to close the Guantanamo Bay prison, underscoring the tough fight ahead for the White House as it seeks to shutter the co
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
US House votes to block Obama plan to close Guantanamo

US House votes to block Obama plan to close Guantanamo

The US House of Representatives passed a massive defence bill on Friday that includes measures to block President Barack Obama's plans to close the Guantanamo Bay prison, underscoring the tough fight ahead for the White House as it seeks to shutter the co
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
It''s no ordinary budget: Ahsan

It''s no ordinary budget: Ahsan

Following severe criticism by the opposition that proposed tax measures would trigger a fresh wave of inflation in the country, Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal Saturday said the government had only five days after assuming the charge to
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
It's no ordinary budget: Ahsan

It's no ordinary budget: Ahsan

Following severe criticism by the opposition that proposed tax measures would trigger a fresh wave of inflation in the country, Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal Saturday said the government had only five days after assuming the charge to
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
It's no ordinary budget: Ahsan

It's no ordinary budget: Ahsan

Following severe criticism by the opposition that proposed tax measures would trigger a fresh wave of inflation in the country, Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal Saturday said the government had only five days after assuming the charge to
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Government employees'' salaries raised by 10 percent

Government employees'' salaries raised by 10 percent

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Saturday announced a 10 percent increase in civil servants'' salaries effective July 1, 2103. Finance Minister said that the government has to bear an additional burden of Rs 16.5 billion following its decision to allow 10 perce
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Government employees' salaries raised by 10 percent

Government employees' salaries raised by 10 percent

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Saturday announced a 10 percent increase in civil servants' salaries effective July 1, 2103. Finance Minister said that the government has to bear an additional burden of Rs 16.5 billion following its decision to allow 10 percen
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Government employees' salaries raised by 10 percent

Government employees' salaries raised by 10 percent

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Saturday announced a 10 percent increase in civil servants' salaries effective July 1, 2103. Finance Minister said that the government has to bear an additional burden of Rs 16.5 billion following its decision to allow 10 percen
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Cabinet decision violated: SROs issued to collect extra amount of ST!

Cabinet decision violated: SROs issued to collect extra amount of ST!

Some major taxation measures have been introduced through the Statutory Regulatory Orders (SROs) by the PML-N government effective June 12, 2013 to collect extra amount of sales tax prior to budget (2013-14), in violation of the reported 11 June Cabinet d
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Cabinet decision violated: SROs issued to collect extra amount of ST!

Cabinet decision violated: SROs issued to collect extra amount of ST!

Some major taxation measures have been introduced through the Statutory Regulatory Orders (SROs) by the PML-N government effective June 12, 2013 to collect extra amount of sales tax prior to budget (2013-14), in violation of the reported 11 June Cabinet d
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Cabinet decision violated: SROs issued to collect extra amount of ST!

Cabinet decision violated: SROs issued to collect extra amount of ST!

Some major taxation measures have been introduced through the Statutory Regulatory Orders (SROs) by the PML-N government effective June 12, 2013 to collect extra amount of sales tax prior to budget (2013-14), in violation of the reported 11 June Cabinet d
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Cabinet decision violated: SROs issued to collect extra amount of ST!

Cabinet decision violated: SROs issued to collect extra amount of ST!

Some major taxation measures have been introduced through the Statutory Regulatory Orders (SROs) by the PML-N government effective June 12, 2013 to collect extra amount of sales tax prior to budget (2013-14), in violation of the reported 11 June Cabinet d
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Plan afoot to raise sugar price by Rs 10 per kg

Plan afoot to raise sugar price by Rs 10 per kg

Some unscrupulous sugar wholesalers and dealers have reportedly tailored a plan to increase the commodity''s price by up to Rs 10 per kg under the guise of an increase in Federal Excise Duty(FED) from 8 to 17 percent in General Sales Tax (GST) mode , well
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Plan afoot to raise sugar price by Rs 10 per kg

Plan afoot to raise sugar price by Rs 10 per kg

Some unscrupulous sugar wholesalers and dealers have reportedly tailored a plan to increase the commodity's price by up to Rs 10 per kg under the guise of an increase in Federal Excise Duty(FED) from 8 to 17 percent in General Sales Tax (GST) mode , well
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Plan afoot to raise sugar price by Rs 10 per kg

Plan afoot to raise sugar price by Rs 10 per kg

Some unscrupulous sugar wholesalers and dealers have reportedly tailored a plan to increase the commodity's price by up to Rs 10 per kg under the guise of an increase in Federal Excise Duty(FED) from 8 to 17 percent in General Sales Tax (GST) mode , well
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Rashid rules out involvement of foreign elements

Rashid rules out involvement of foreign elements

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Pervez Rashid on Saturday ruled out the possibility of the involvement of foreign elements in multiple terrorist attacks in Balochistan, saying that complete support would be extended to the provincial gov
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Rashid rules out involvement of foreign elements

Rashid rules out involvement of foreign elements

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Pervez Rashid on Saturday ruled out the possibility of the involvement of foreign elements in multiple terrorist attacks in Balochistan, saying that complete support would be extended to the provincial gov
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Prime Minister phones Malik

Prime Minister phones Malik

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has telephoned Chief Minister Balochistan Dr Abdul Malik Baloch and assured him that the Federal Government stands by the people and government of Balochistan in this hour of trial. The PM made the phone call to Baloch
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Prime Minister phones Malik

Prime Minister phones Malik

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has telephoned Chief Minister Balochistan Dr Abdul Malik Baloch and assured him that the Federal Government stands by the people and government of Balochistan in this hour of trial. The PM made the phone call to Baloch
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
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
Moderate Rohani wins Iran's presidential election in landslide

Moderate Rohani wins Iran's presidential election in landslide

Moderate cleric Hassan Rohani won Iran's presidential election on Saturday, the interior ministry said, scoring a surprising landslide victory over conservative hardliners without the need for a second round run-off. The outcome will not soon transform Ir
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Moderate Rohani wins Iran's presidential election in landslide

Moderate Rohani wins Iran's presidential election in landslide

Moderate cleric Hassan Rohani won Iran's presidential election on Saturday, the interior ministry said, scoring a surprising landslide victory over conservative hardliners without the need for a second round run-off. The outcome will not soon transform Ir
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
British Prime Minister strikes ''tax havens'' deal ahead of G8

British Prime Minister strikes ''tax havens'' deal ahead of G8

Britain on Saturday struck a deal with its overseas territories clamping down on tax evasion, giving Prime Minister David Cameron a stronger hand as he prepares to host a G8 summit focusing on trade, tax and financial transparency. The two-day summit at a
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
British Prime Minister strikes 'tax havens' deal ahead of G8

British Prime Minister strikes 'tax havens' deal ahead of G8

Britain on Saturday struck a deal with its overseas territories clamping down on tax evasion, giving Prime Minister David Cameron a stronger hand as he prepares to host a G8 summit focusing on trade, tax and financial transparency. The two-day summit at a
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
British Prime Minister strikes 'tax havens' deal ahead of G8

British Prime Minister strikes 'tax havens' deal ahead of G8

Britain on Saturday struck a deal with its overseas territories clamping down on tax evasion, giving Prime Minister David Cameron a stronger hand as he prepares to host a G8 summit focusing on trade, tax and financial transparency. The two-day summit at a
Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

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

Published 16 Jun, 2013 12:00am
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